The 15 Best Australia Stargazing Tours

1.Pinnacles Desert: Sunset BBQ & Stargazing Tour +Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,555 reviews · 9h 30m · from $176Our pick

Travel from Perth to Lancelin for sandboarding, coastal views and beach stops, then watch sunset among the Pinnacles before a BBQ and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Sam, Adrian, Emma and Hadrian provide commentary, astronomy help and smartphone photography tips. The 570-minute tour includes hotel pickup, dinner, wine, equipment and return transport.

“Even though we couldn't set up in the park. The guys made the beach a great location to view the stars and dinner was great. Thanks”

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2.Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $178Top rated

Travel from Perth to Lancelin’s white dunes, a coastal stop and the Pinnacles Desert on a 9.5-hour afternoon and evening tour. Sandboard, watch the sunset, eat an Aussie barbecue with wine, and use telescopes and astro-binoculars under the night sky. Guides such as Neil, Sam, Leighton and Gavin add local stories and phone-photography tips.

“Leighton took excellent care of us from pickup through drop off. He managed it all, from commentary to special diets to even the best bathrooms. Everything is taken care of for you so you can relax and enjoy.The passionate astronomer was interesting and informative and showed me Saturn's rings and Alpha Centauri through his telescope. The complementary lesson on astral photography with your phone was much needed and much appreciated.”

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3.Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 803 reviews · 9 hours · from $130

Travel north from Perth with guides such as Erin, Casper, Adam, or Fred, stopping at Moore River, Nilgen or Hangover Bay, then walk among the Pinnacles at sunset. Finish with a picnic dinner, sparkling wine, Aboriginal sky stories, and telescope stargazing in Nambung National Park.

“Was a very nice tour Fred our tour guide was very good Always nice , always informative ( and his knowledge on rocks and starts and plants was priceless ) . He drove safely and responsively all the time and this is very important . He put nice music in the bus . He was always kind and helpful. The place with the river and the sea with the beach in between was amazing. The pinnacles was very worth going to. The star gazing was very interesting and beautiful The meal was surprisingly very good ( I have been in many tours all over Australia , this one was a…”

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4.Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 396 reviews · from $132

Travel from Perth by air-conditioned midi-coach to Guilderton, Nilgen, Hangover Bay, and Nambung National Park. Walk among the Pinnacles at sunset, eat a picnic dinner with wine, and use a telescope for stargazing. Guides such as Casper, Adam, Erin, and Gus add commentary on local nature, culture, and astronomy.

“That was my 3rd Autopia tour so I knew I was betting on a winning horse and this tour didn't fail to meet my expectations. A visit to the Pinnacles is a must for traveller photographers, Instagram addicted or just nature and landscape lovers. The tour was nothing short of perfect, we stopped in few beautiful locations on the way before a breathtaking full immersion in the beauty of the iconic desert. A special mention for our guides Ellie and Casper especially the latter who provided us an interesting astronomy lecture and comprehensive informations about the natural aspect of the locations. Definitely a tour to recommend!”

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5.National Park Astronomy Tour with Telescope and Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 357 reviews · 2h 30m · from $91

Travel by Atrip bus from your Uluru accommodation to a dark-sky site in the national park. Guides such as Lucy, Neil, and Zack explain southern constellations, Indigenous sky stories, planets, and nebulae. You will use telescopes, get help with phone photography, and receive a digital portrait with Uluru beneath the stars.

“Definitely worth paying more and getting further from the resort as the light pollution is much less and really enhances the experience. Guides were so knowledgeable and helpful. The offering blankets was a very nice touch and much appreciated as I certainly didn't realise how cold it would be! I would have maybe liked a little more scientific information as well as the indigenous stories. Photos are a great keepsake but it can take a while to get through everyone due to the long exposure and various groups were taking a while to plan who would be in which as you get one photo per individual.”

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6.Stargazing with an Astronomer in the Blue Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $60Best value

Spend 90 minutes under the Blue Mountains sky with an astrophysicist, using a professional telescope, binoculars, and laser-guided storytelling to find the Southern Cross, planets, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. English and French are available, and hot chocolate is provided when weather allows.

“What an excellent way to spend an evening! A fascinating and well-run event! Tom and Alka were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, they helped answer all our questions and really engaged with the group! Would highly recommend and would definitely return!”

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7.Pinnacles Desert Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 215 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Travel north from Perth with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Yanchep for koalas and kangaroos before sunset at Nambung National Park. After dinner at a Cervantes tavern, return to the Pinnacles for stargazing. Guides such as Luke, Chris, and Johnathan have added strong local and astronomy commentary, though weather controls the sky show.

“Really worth doing if you are staying in Fremantle - well organised, interesting guides. There is lots to do on the island and adventure boat is a great way to see it.”

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8.Pinnacle Desert Sunset and Night-time Stargazing Tour from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · from $161

Leave Perth at 2pm for Yanchep National Park, the Pinnacles, dinner in Cervantes, and a return to the desert after dark. Guides such as Chris, Jonathan, Grant, and Zaki have provided engaging commentary on Western Australia and the stars. Hotel pickup, afternoon tea, dinner, and coach transport are included.

“A very good experience - enjoyed nature in many ways. Thanks to the team: Jonathan was a very knowledgeable guide, balancing information and fun facts. Scott was a careful driver.”

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9.Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $214

Meet Kelly in Mannum for a six-hour evening around the Murray River. You’ll enjoy a scenic river outing, dinner at the Swan Reach Hotel, Aboriginal cultural insight, and guided stargazing at Walker Flat. Astronomer How may point out planets, constellations, clusters, and galaxies through the provided telescope.

“The tour exceeded all expectations, leaving me at a loss for words. With a full bus of 12 people, we met in Mannum where Kelly efficiently assisted in hanging our coats in the trailer brought for the chilly night - a must-bring thick coat, givRead more”

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10.Brisbane: Glow Worms, Sunset, Star Gazing & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · from $131

Travel from Brisbane to Tamborine Mountain with guide Michael or another English-speaking local guide. Walk through the Glow Worm Caves, pause at scenic lookouts, enjoy a BBQ dinner, then watch the sunset and study the Moon, planets, and Milky Way through a professional telescope. A phone adapter lets you capture a Milky Way photo.

“We really enjoyed this trip our guide was fantastic and very polite and thoughtful, the stargazing was brilliant just our look it was a windy chilly night but overall great evening, I think maybe lengthening the time of the tour would benefit from rushing while in the lookout and shopping areas thanks micheal for a great time”

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11.Kalbarri Skywalk: Sundowner and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Join D’Guy Journeys for a four-hour Kalbarri Skywalk outing with pickup, sunset views, a light picnic dinner, bubbles, and stargazing. Christina and her team explain southern-sky constellations, planets, and the Milky Way, then help you use your smartphone for basic night photography. A telescope adds closer views of the moon and other celestial sights.

“Tour bellissimo in compagnia di due guide fantastiche e super simpatiche che ci hanno spiegato molte cose sulle costellazioni e abbiamo avuto modo di vedere e fotografare le stelle e la luna in un contesto stupendo del kalbarri national park che al tramonto è stupendo! Grazie della bellissima esperienza comprensiva anche di picnic e bollicine..!”

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12.Kalbarri Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $106

Join Christina and Guy for a three-hour Kalbarri night tour with pickup, a drive into the national park, and stargazing at Kalbarri Skywalk. You’ll learn to identify constellations and planets, view the sky through an astronomy telescope, and get practical advice for photographing the Milky Way with your phone. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Wow!! What a phenomenal trip we had with Cristina. From the minute she picked us up. We combined this tour with the Gorges tour. This is an experience we will all never forget. From the stunning scenery to the expertise we had. Cristina mRead more”

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13.Kalbarri Skywalk Sundowner and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $118

Join Christina and the D’Guy Journeys team for a four-hour evening at Kalbarri Skywalk. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, watch sunset above the Murchison River Gorge, enjoy a picnic dinner and a glass of sparkling wine, then identify stars, planets, constellations, and possible meteors with a telescope.

“I had an amazig sundowner, skywalk and stargazign tour. Christina has a lot of knowledge and is super enthusiastic about the stars. She can explain everything vert clearly. Definitely a ‘must do’ tour when you’re in Kalbarri.”

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14.Pinnacles Stargazing, Sandboarding & Beach Kangaroos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel north from Perth in a small group of up to 10 with an English-speaking guide. Sandboard Lancelin’s white dunes, look for wild kangaroos by the coast, then walk among the Pinnacles at sunset. A fresh BBQ dinner and telescope-led stargazing round out this long but varied 8-hour outing.

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15.Kalbarri Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Join Guy and his wife for a three-hour evening from Kalbarri to the Skywalk. With return pickup, a National Park pass, and an astronomy telescope included, you’ll view the Milky Way, planets, galaxies, and perhaps local wildlife on the way home.

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