Flinders Ranges, SA
A 5-hour drive from Adelaide and you will reach the Flinders Ranges national park. With little to no air pollution in the area, the Ranges are covered in a bright blanket of stars all year round.
Where to stay: Wilpena Pound Resort, situated in the serene Flinders Ranges, Wilpena takes glamping to the next level. You will be in the perfect position to explore the National Park and sleep under the bright, starry night sky.
2. Mount Wellington, TAS
One of the best places to see the Aurora Australis come to life is on Hobarts highest mountain, Mount Wellington.
Where to stay: Pipeline Chalet Mt Wellington, located 8km from Hobart in Ferntree amongst Mount Wellington. The Chalet provides spacious, open plan living accommodation. The outdoor living spaces centers around a beautiful fireplace to keep you warm whilst stargazing under the moonlight.
3. Dampier Peninsula, WA
The beautiful Kimberly region in Western Australia must not be missed for an unforgettable off-the-grid experience.
Where to stay: Kooljaman at Cape Leveque, is a low impact accommodation choice run on solar power and local bore water. With minimal impact on the environment, Kooljaman is the perfect stargazing playground, on the shores of the Dampier Peninsula.
4. Mudgee, NSW
Located just outside of Mudgee is the Mudgee Observatory which boasts dark skies away from the town lights, making this the perfect location to view the starry night sky as it was intended.
Where to stay: Evenslea Luxury Boutique Accomodation, located in Mudgee a short drive from the Mudgee Observatory. Relax in the lush surroundings of Evenslea after an enlightening visit to the Observatory.
5. Charleville, QLD
A 2.5-hour flight west of Brisbane will take you to Charleville in outback Queensland. Charleville is home to the Cosmos Centre, where you will be transported through indigenous astronomy, to discover elements such as a giant emu in the sky!
Where to stay: The Rocks Motel, located 2 km from the Charleville Cosmos Centre. The Rocks Motel has city style with all the country charm and hospitality expected of the largest town in Southwest Queensland.
6. Uluru, NT
One of the top recommended destinations for stargazing by Booking.com travelers and Australia’s most famous natural landmark is Uluru. This iconic rock formation not only makes you feel like you are not on earth, but when the night hits, the sky filled with stars is what will take your breath away. Travelers can learn all about the stars and explore the vast night landscape with the use of telescopes and binoculars during one of the offered stargazing tours, and who knows you may even spot the milky way!
Where to stay: Emu Walk Apartments are just a short walk from Uluru Resort centre and offer a perfect accommodation for travelers to enjoy incredible stargazing that will totally make you feel like you are in outer space. The property offers luxury modern, fully serviced apartments with all the practicalities of home. Guests can enjoy comfort and relaxation after a long day exploring the Uluru area.
*Research commissioned by Booking.com and independently conducted among a sample of adults who have taken a trip in the last 12 months/plan to take a trip in the next 12 months. In total 22,000 respondents were polled (including 1,000 each from Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Japan, China, Brazil, India, US, UK, Russia, Indonesia, Colombia and South Korea; and 500 each from New Zealand, Thailand, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong, Croatia, Taiwan, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, Singapore and Israel). Respondents completed an online survey between 9th August to 28th August 2019.
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