Earth Sanctuary Central Australia
With the best views of our galaxy there's a billion reasons to visit Earth Sanctuary
With over 20 years experience , we have created an Astro tour for everyone. It's simple, select the type of tour your want, find a date and book today to reserve your seat. If there isn't a date that aligns with your itinerary contact our SPACE Team and we may be able to offer some other options.
What's UP in the Outback Night Sky!
Still not sure what to book? Let's find the best match for you!
Starting with S2S, this is our premium overnight tour that invites you to sleepover and see the universe majestically roll over your head ( This tour is the only one of its kind in the world and offers more planets, more zodiacs, more shooting stars and much more SPACE! ). Our public 1.5 hr tours are for up to 5o people with an informative Night Sky Narration and Deep sky telescope viewing and our private tours are just more intimate with your own astronomer and extended time on the telescopes ( This can be booked by individuals, families and private groups). Finally, our Dark Sky Nights ( Canapés included ) operate only during dark skies allowing for greater celestial observations. See below for more info but if you have any queries please contact our Space Team. Happy Surfing!
S2S | Sunset2Sunrise Astronomy Tours
Star gaze from Sunset 2 Sunrise - All night long!
Experience Earth Sanctuary's premium Sunset to Sunrise program with an astronomical camping experience. This overnight program combines Earth Sanctuary’s Astronomy tour with overnight camping and meals, extended astronomy experience and sustainability tour.
Go to 2023 Calendar For Bookings: May 19, July 14, August 18, October 13
Description Title
• Canape dinner and dessert treat followed by campfire nibbles.
• Your choice of beverage (bottle of wine, or two beers/ciders per person)
• Wake up to a hot pancake breakfast
View the moving cosmos from the comfort of your star bed
• Overnight stay in star bed, with stretcher and swag (BYO pillow and sleeping bag)
• Access to private tent for luggage and changing
• Hang out in the star hammocks or star gaze from a reclining camp lounge
• Fireside chat covering more advanced astronomy topics, including blackholes, nebulas, and other theories of the universe
• Overnight celestial menu setting out key events for the evening which the astronomer host will wake guests to witness, including zodiac constellations, meteor showers and other cool astro events as they happen
Learn to Navigate with the Stars
Learn celestial navigation, also known as astronavigation. This is an ancient and modern practice of finding direction using the stars. On this tour you will learn how to Navigate using the Southern Hemisphere Stars
Finding the Ecliptic
As viewed from Earth, the ecliptic is a great circle around our sky, formed by the intersection of Earth's orbital plane with the imaginary celestial sphere surrounding us. The sun travels around our sky on the great circle of the ecliptic. The moon and planets also follow this path and our team will help you locate this in the night sky.
Locating the Zodiacs
In Western astrology, and formerly astronomy, the zodiac is divided into twelve signs, each occupying 30° of celestial longitude and roughly corresponding to the constellations: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. At any one time we can see 6 Zodiacs and we will help you find them.
Look through a Telescope
For our Private program, we get extended time looking through our large Deep Sky Telescope and we will get to see a variety of celestial objects up close and personal.
Public Astronomy Tours
Welcome Star Gazers
Welcome to Earth's Sanctuary's award winning astronomy programs. Sharing our celestial knowledge of the incredible and majestic night sky is our pursuit and we know you'll be saying "Wow" before the night is over. We are located in one of the darkest regions on the planet so our celestial objects are naturally brighter and clearer to the naked eye. Arrive a touch early, grab a beverage and get ready to say"Wow"!
Navigate with the Stars
Learn celestial navigation, also known as astronavigation. This is an ancient and modern practice of finding direction using the stars.
Finding the Ecliptic
As viewed from Earth, the ecliptic is a great circle around our sky, formed by the intersection of Earth's orbital plane with the imaginary celestial sphere surrounding us. The sun travels around our sky on the great circle of the ecliptic. The moon and planets also follow this path and our team will help you locate this in the night sky.
Finding the Zodiacs
In Western astrology, and formerly astronomy, the zodiac is divided into twelve signs, each occupying 30° of celestial longitude and roughly corresponding to the constellations: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. At any one time we can see 6 Zodiacs and we will help you find them.
Look through a Telescope
We have a number of Deep Sky telescopes operating at the Earth Sanctuary Observatory and we will get to see a variety of celestial objects.
Private Astronomy Tours
A Private Big Scope Adventure
Enjoy time to speak with your own guide, ask questions and seek answers the biggest questions in the Universe, who are we, where are we from, how big is the universe? This private tour is available for upto 4 adults and kids come free. With extended time also on the Big Telescope this tour is a must for all Space enthusiasts.
Learn to Navigate with the Stars
Learn celestial navigation, also known as astronavigation. This is an ancient and modern practice of finding direction using the stars. On this tour you will learn how to Navigate using the Southern Hemisphere Stars
Finding the Ecliptic
As viewed from Earth, the ecliptic is a great circle around our sky, formed by the intersection of Earth's orbital plane with the imaginary celestial sphere surrounding us. The sun travels around our sky on the great circle of the ecliptic. The moon and planets also follow this path and our team will help you locate this in the night sky.
Locating the Zodiacs
In Western astrology, and formerly astronomy, the zodiac is divided into twelve signs, each occupying 30° of celestial longitude and roughly corresponding to the constellations: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. At any one time we can see 6 Zodiacs and we will help you find them.
Look through a Telescope
For our Private program, we get extended time looking through our large Deep Sky Telescope and we will get to see a variety of celestial objects up close and personal.
The Darkest Skies Brightest Stars
Central Australia has some of the clearest nights skies on Earth. Our team crafted astronomical programs and tours to coincide with cosmic events throughout the year and we are more than happy to align your visit. Please call or send an email.
Common Questions
See some common questions and answers below, or call us at (08) 89 53 6161
Dreams do come true...
“I've dreamed of seeing the stars in the Outback for so long and finally I did it . This is the best astro tour I've ever done. At first I couldn't believe these boys slept under the stars for 10 years, then I just listened to their stories and knowledge. WOW ! Thank you Earth Sanctuary .”
Jennifer Lawrence / Sydney, NSW, Australia
