Stargazing has always been a fundamental aspect of human existence.
Our ancestors were able to observe the night sky without interference from light pollution for endless years.
As they observed the Milky Way and other nocturnal sky glories, they came to a better grasp of their places in the cosmos.
When we gaze at the night sky in all its clarity, it tends to deflate our egos and humble us about our place in the greater scheme of things.
If you look up at the night sky in Australia at the right time of year, you might be able to see Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, or Venus. The Southern Cross and a few other nearby or extremely brilliant stars may also be visible.
Australia is lots of gloomy places where you can actually experience shock at the number of glittering gas balls in the sky because, let’s face it, that’s what they are. The natural beauty of the Milky Way, the nearby galaxies, planetary clouds, and bright star clusters.
Check out our list of the best places to see stars in Queensland!
Burketown – Yaagurli Tours
This tour focuses on Indigenous storytelling under the stars and includes stargazing with exclusive access to Australia’s largest salt pans. The word “Yaliya” means “sky” in the local Gangalidda language. Your native Gangalidda guide will relate Dreamtime tales and their cultural interpretation of the universe in accordance with the phases of the moon while you explore the night sky via cutting-edge telescopes.
Sunshine Coast – Double Island Point
Due to its distant beach location just three hours north of Brisbane, Double Island Point is especially special for nighttime astronomy. You’ll drift off to sleep listening to the waves and awaken to a fairly unique vista.
Moreton Bay – Moreton Island
Moreton Island is renowned for having nighttime sky that are completely black, which, as we all know, makes for ideal astronomy conditions. If you ever camp out here or go for some after-dark hiking (bring your binoculars), it is very spectacular because there is no light pollution.
Check out the places above and make your way to some of the best places to see the stars in Queensland.
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