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Australia’s Golden Outback is sparse; there are sprawling stations and vast, open fields as far as the eye can see. Townships — when you come across them — are quaint, sometimes barely even more than a general store and the local watering hole. This thinly spread population and lack of big-city infrastructure make the region one of the best in the world for stargazing.
Travel just a few minutes from one of the Golden Outback’s regional centres, and light pollution is little to none, creating optimal conditions for spotting constellations and galaxies. In fact, the Golden Outback is home to numerous Astrotourism Towns, which are dedicated to preserving Western Australia's night sky, offering observing sites and astrophotography hot spots for you to enjoy.
Check out the Astrotourism Towns listed below and start planning your ultimate stargazing adventure in the Golden Outback
DARKAN
Observing Site: Hillman Siding
Astrophotography Hot Spot: Six Mile Cottage
GASCOYNE JUNCTION
Observing Site: The Waterhole
Astrophotography Hot Spot: The Plane VH-DMT
KONDININ/ HYDEN
Observing Site: Kondinin Sports Pavillion Park
Astrophotography Hot Spot: Wave Rock
Lake Grace
Observing Site: Car Park at Lake Grace Cemetery
Astrophotography Hot Spot: The Jam Patch
Menzies
Observing Site: Mount Owen
Astrophotography Hot Spot: Lake Ballard
MORAWA
Observing Site: Koolanooka Springs
Astrophotography Hot Spot: Bilya Rock
NAREMBEEN
Observing Site: Apex Park
Astrophotography Hot Spot: Avoca Farm
NARROGIN
Observing Site: Narrogin Golf Club
Astrophotography Hot Spot: Yilliminning Rock
Perenjori
Observing Site: Perenjori Golf Course
Astrophotography Hot Spot: The Salmons
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