Stargazing is something that has always been a part of the human experience.
For countless years, our forefathers were able to see the night sky unobstructed by light pollution.
They gained an understanding of their positions in the universe as they gazed at the Milky Way and the other nighttime sky wonders.
It tends to deflate our egos and humble us about our place in the grand scheme of things when we stare at the night sky in all its clarity.
In Australia, you might be able to view Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, or Venus if you look up at the night sky at the proper time of year. It’s also possible to see the Southern Cross and a few other close or extremely bright stars like Sirius, Antares, or Alpha Centauri.
Because, let’s face it, that’s what they are, Australia is full with dark locations where you can feel actual astonishment at the number of glittering gas balls in the sky. the Milky Way’s natural splendor, planetary clouds, colorful star clusters, and the galaxies that are close by.
View our list of the greatest spots to see stars in Western Australia!
Shark Bay – Wula Gura Nyinda Cultural Tours
This amazing Didgeridoo Dreaming Tour can be found in Monkey Mia, and it is unquestionably one of the healthiest stargazing excursions in all of Australia. The didgeridoo’s age-old sounds will be enjoyed while you learn about the local Aboriginal culture, Dreamtime tales, and the amazing history of the Gutharraguda (the Aboriginal name for Shark Bay, which means “to waters”).
Lancelin – Sand Dune
One of the best spots to go stargazing has to be Lancelin’s Sand Dunes, which are only an hour and a half outside of town and have nothing but white sand to reflect the night skies. Grab a board and ride down the enormous sand dunes during the day, then relax and take in the stars at night. A perfect way the spend the evening.
Hyden – Wave Rock
It’s one of Western Australia’s most famous landmarks, and Wave Rock also happens to be one of the best places to watch the sky literally explode with twinkling stars. It’s about 4-hours out of Perth, and the horizon is uninterrupted in all directions, meaning you’re in for one hell of a sky show.
Henson Cove – Ngurrangga Tours
If you’re serious about learning about prehistoric astronomy, the Ngurrangga Tours, which are run by Clinton, a descendent of the Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi people, the Traditional Owners of the coastline and interior regions of the West Pilbara, offer a special “Staircase To The Moon Tour.” You’ll get the opportunity to go foraging at low tide as the sun sets and enjoy a fantastic viewing spot for “the staircase to the moon,” a natural phenomena that occurs when a full moon rises over exposed mudflats at a very low tide and gives the appearance of stairs leading up to the moon.
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