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Led by veteran astronomer James ‘Starman’ Barclay (with more than 68 years of stargazing under his belt), you’re in for a night that’s equal parts fascinating and fun.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1009678884":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBrisbane Planetarium\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDuration: \u003C/b\u003EVaries\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ECost:\u003C/b\u003E From $12 per person\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor stargazing in the heart of the city, \u003Ca title=\"Brisbane\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBrisbane’s\u003C/a\u003E got its very own ticket to the cosmos. Nestled in the \u003Ca title=\"Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4a2880253d74c449be-brisbane-botanic-gardens-mount-coottha\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens\u003C/a\u003E, the \u003Ca title=\"Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f75aeeeaaf773cf1fc9-sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium\u003C/a\u003E is a long-time favourite for space-curious locals and visitors alike. Inside, you’ll find the impressive Cosmic Skydome (a 12.5-metre projection dome), an observatory, a Galaxy Gift Shop, and even a Sundial Courtyard. Whether you're catching a space show or browsing the stars, it’s a celestial escape just minutes from the CBD.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStargazing sorted, now tick off more \u003Ca title=\"Free things to do in Brisbane\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/free-things-to-do\" target=\"_self\"\u003Efree things to do in Brisbane\u003C/a\u003E, riverside wanders, sunset lookouts and market mornings included.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERubyvale Observatory, Central Highlands\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDuration: \u003C/b\u003E2 hour tour\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ECost: \u003C/b\u003EFrom $30 per person\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESet your sights on the stars, and maybe a few sapphires while you're at it. Tucked \u003Ca id=\"dark\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003Einto Queensland’s Sapphire Gemfields, the \u003Ca title=\"Rubyvale\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e72aeeeaaf773cf0af7-rubyvale\" target=\"_self\"\u003ERubyvale\u003C/a\u003E Observatory offers an experience that’s equal parts earthy and otherworldly. Their ‘Gems by Day, Jewels by Night’ tour takes you from fossicking fields to the night sky, with a powerful 14” Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope ready to zoom in on constellations and planets. It’s stargazing with a sparkle.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDark Sky Sanctuary, Winton\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2018_OUT_Winton_Outback_PhilWarren_137954.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2018_OUT_Winton_Outback_PhilWarren_137954.jpg","alt":"Milky Way, Dark Sky Sanctuary Winton | Where is best stargazing Queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-stargazing-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1646076195089/2018-out-winton-outback-philwarren-137954.jpeg","uuid":"e39fd5e7-ab10-4441-b04a-433805a7c6a3","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_20953816":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDuration:\u003C/b\u003E Self-guided\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ECost: \u003C/b\u003EFree\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWelcome to one of the darkest places in Australia, in the best way possible. \u003Ca title=\"Australian Age of Dinosaurs\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2612e7b935fbe730e0c50-australian-age-of-dinosaurs.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003EThe Australian Age of Dinosaurs\u003C/a\u003E, just outside \u003Ca title=\"Winton\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e502880253d74c45e26-winton\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWinton\u003C/a\u003E, holds the title of Australia’s first official Dark Sky Sanctuary. Translation? The night skies out here are next-level clear, with zero light pollution and 100 per cent wow factor. It’s one of only ten certified sanctuaries of its kind on Earth, making it a top spot for stargazing in Queensland (and beyond). Join a guided tour or go DIY with a blanket and a sense of wonder.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStretch your stay with this \u003Ca title=\"Winton guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/guide-to-winton\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWinton guide\u003C/a\u003E, from dinosaur discoveries to classic Outback pubs.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWappa Falls Astronomical Observatory, Sunshine Coast\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDuration:\u003C/b\u003E Varies\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ECost:\u003C/b\u003E From $15 per person\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHidden in the bushland of \u003Ca title=\"Yandina\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25db3d5f1565045da01c6-yandina\" target=\"_self\"\u003EYandina\u003C/a\u003E, Wappa Falls is one of Queensland’s most impressive private observatories, and it’s been keeping eyes on the skies for more than 25 years. With 16 telescopes (yes, 16!) of all shapes and sizes, it’s a playground for astronomy lovers. Can’t make it to the observatory? Their mobile stargazing shows bring the magic of the universe to local schools and events around the Sunshine Coast.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESpringbrook Research Observatory, Gold Coast Hinterland\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDuration:\u003C/b\u003E Varies (Only Friday and Saturday nights)\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ECost:\u003C/b\u003E From $25 per person\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EReady to explore the galaxy, \u003Ca title=\"Gold Coast\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E style? Tucked in the lush hinterland, the \u003Ca id=\"beach\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Springbrook\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/springbrook-national-park.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESpringbrook\u003C/a\u003E Research Observatory opens its dome to curious minds on Friday and Saturday nights. A passionate team of stargazers will guide you through the sky’s greatest hits, from crater-covered moons to glowing nebulae. Just a heads-up: this experience is totally weather-dependent, so it’s best to call ahead before you make the trip.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECarlo Sand Blow, Rainbow Beach\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/134842-Carlo Sandblow -56.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/134842-Carlo Sandblow -56.jpg","alt":"Stars at night on the Sunshine Coast","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-stargazing-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1753761424010/134842-carlo-sandblow--56.jpeg","uuid":"f5b6eca6-4b99-4035-843f-8f016b68e69d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Carlo Sandblow, Sunshine Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1992747091":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDuration: \u003C/b\u003EAt your own pace\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ECost: \u003C/b\u003EFree\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you're chasing stars with a side of sea breeze, \u003Ca title=\"Carlo Sand Blow\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-574793ba1a7a85bb5be02bc9-carlo-sandblow\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECarlo Sand Blow\u003C/a\u003E delivers. Perched above the colourful cliffs of \u003Ca title=\"Rainbow Beach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d53aeeeaaf773cef3e5-rainbow-beach\" target=\"_self\"\u003ERainbow Beach\u003C/a\u003E, this 15-hectare sand dune is a natural lookout made for sunset views and stargazing. Sure, the area’s famous for beach drives and Double Island Point, but after dark, it’s all about that wide-open sky. Pack a blanket, a torch, and a thermos, and settle in for the show.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETwinstar Guesthouse and Observatory, Southern Downs\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDuration: \u003C/b\u003EOvernight stay\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ECost: \u003C/b\u003EFrom $30 per person (accommodation extra)\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is stargazing with a pillow waiting for you after. Tucked near \u003Ca title=\"Girraween National Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25ec02880253d74c46732-girraween-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGirraween National Park\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca title=\"Twinstar Guesthouse and Observatory\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56d7afa2316bb62b3fd43c91-twinstar-guesthouse-and-observatory\" target=\"_self\"\u003ETwinstar Guesthouse and Observatory\u003C/a\u003E is a cosy B&B with its very own 4.5-metre astronomical observatory. The nightly stargazing tours are kept small, just six guests at a time, so you’ll get an intimate look at the universe, hosted by someone who seriously knows their stars.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBonus:\u003C/b\u003E You’ll wake up to granite landscapes and country air.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBig Sky National Parks, Toowoomba\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDuration: \u003C/b\u003EOvernight stay\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n Cost: \u003C/b\u003ECampsites from $7 per person\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey don’t call it Big Sky Country for nothing. South-east Queensland’s national parks, especially around the Toowoomba region, offer some of the clearest, starriest skies in the state. One standout? \u003Ca title=\"Bunya Mountains National Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e6b7b935fbe730dd5b3-bunya-mountains-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBunya Mountains National Park\u003C/a\u003E. After a nightcap at \u003Ca title=\"Shackleton's Whisky Bar\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5f99095ba2b16c8c5c2fa4e5-shackletons-whisky-bar\" target=\"_self\"\u003EShackleton’s\u003C/a\u003E (Australia’s highest whisky bar, no less), pitch your tent at one of three campsites and watch the Milky Way put on a show. Stargazing, sorted. Just don’t forget your camera or your marshmallows.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThink Toowoomba’s all about big skies? Let it surprise you with \u003Ca title=\"Toowoomba things to do\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-queensland-country/toowoomba/16-things-to-do-in-toowoomba\" target=\"_self\"\u003Egardens, bars and seriously good eats.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ENight Sky Journey, Sunshine Coast Hinterland\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDuration: \u003C/b\u003EApprox 5 hours\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ECost: \u003C/b\u003E$120 per person\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJust beyond the city lights, the night sky of the \u003Ca title=\"Sunshine Coast\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E Hinterland transforms into an uninterrupted canvas of cosmic wonder. And with a proposed 900-square-kilometre Dark Sky Reserve in the works, this is one of the most exciting new stargazing frontiers in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis exclusive evening tour with \u003Ca title=\"Mystic Mountain Tours\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5d02def3dfdd7e466c223756-mystic-mountain-tours\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMystic Mountain\u003C/a\u003E begins with sunset views over the Glass House Mountains from King Ludwig’s Bavarian Restaurant. Using state-of-the-art telescopes in an intimate small-group setting, you’ll be guided through constellations, planets and deep-sky wonders, all under some of the clearest skies in the region. Mountains, stars and local storytelling? It’s a night to remember.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ENight Sky Secrets, Cairns\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDuration:\u003C/b\u003E Approx 3 hours\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ECost:\u003C/b\u003E Adult $157, Child $97\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDinner with a side of galaxies? Yes, please. At \u003Ca title=\"Night Sky Secrets\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-6045b07956d30c7f5437d26a-night-sky-secrets\" target=\"_self\"\u003ENight Sky Secrets\u003C/a\u003E, you’ll share a sunset meal by the lake before zooming in on star clusters, planets and nebulae \u003Ca id=\"notable\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003Ethrough giant telescopes. Fireside chats with billy tea bring science and Aboriginal stories together, making this stargazing experience as soulful as it is spectacular.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1372992188":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENotable stargazing spots \u003C/u\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot every stargazing spot needs a telescope or tour guide. Sometimes, all you need is a clear night, a quiet place and a sky full of stars. These lesser-known locations might not offer structured experiences, but they more than deliver when it comes to after-dark magic.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhitsunday Island National Park, The Whitsundays\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_1728227438":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/152781-2022_WYS_GBR_WhitsundayIslandsNationalPark_WhitehavenBeach_Camping_MarkFitz_030-8.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/152781-2022_WYS_GBR_WhitsundayIslandsNationalPark_WhitehavenBeach_Camping_MarkFitz_030-8.jpg","alt":"Beachfront camping on Whitsunday Island","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-stargazing-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_1728227438.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1776128628967/152781-2022-wys-gbr-whitsundayislandsnationalpark-whitehavenbeach-camping-markfitz-030-8.jpeg","uuid":"58337f1e-2dee-485d-ba83-35c13e656880","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Whitehaven Beach, The Whitsundays",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_301180932":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EBy day, it’s all white sand and turquoise water. By night, it’s a front-row seat to the stars. Camp out or stay nearby and watch the sky light up far from the mainland glow.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EByfield National Park, Capricorn Coast\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJust north of \u003Ca title=\"Yeppoon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/yeppoon\" target=\"_self\"\u003EYeppoon\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca title=\"Byfield National Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b260282880253d74c4870a-byfield-national-park-conservation-park-and-state-forest\" target=\"_self\"\u003EByfield’s\u003C/a\u003E mix of rainforest, dunes and coastline makes it a seriously underrated stargazing spot. Minimal light pollution, maximum wow.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUndara Volcanic National Park, Gulf Savannah\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_172822743_709488889":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/143581-2020_TNQ_Undara_Stargazing_MilkyWay_SeanScott_A91I9275-8.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/143581-2020_TNQ_Undara_Stargazing_MilkyWay_SeanScott_A91I9275-8.jpg","alt":"Stargazing amongst the ruggered landscape","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-stargazing-queensland/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_172822743_709488889.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1776128497352/143581-2020-tnq-undara-stargazing-milkyway-seanscott-a91i9275-8.jpeg","uuid":"f53700ba-e12a-4093-a87b-379ce297ef18","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Undara, Tropical North Queensland",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_528373285":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EOut here, it’s big skies in every direction. Known for its \u003Ca title=\"Undara Lava Tubes\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/undara-lava-tubes\" target=\"_self\"\u003Elava tubes\u003C/a\u003E, Undara also delivers clear, uninterrupted views of the Milky Way once the sun goes down.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EReefsleep, Hardy Reef, Great Barrier Reef\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESwap your ceiling for a sky full of stars. \u003Ca title=\"Sleep on the reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/ways-to-sleep-on-the-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESleeping overnight on the reef\u003C/a\u003E means zero light pollution and a completely different perspective on the Great Barrier Reef, long after the day-trippers leave.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EClairview, Mackay Region\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBlink and you might miss it, but this \u003Ca title=\"Clairview\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25ec82cbcbe7073ad85bf-clairview\" target=\"_self\"\u003Etiny coastal town\u003C/a\u003E is a stargazer’s dream. 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