Astronomy holidays in NSW
Your guide to star gazing in Sydney and NSW
New South Wales is an ideal place to explore astronomy, with a number of destinations perfect for amateur and professional astronomers, or those just curious about the night sky and our place in the Universe.
Ninety percent of Australia's astronomy infrastructure is currently housed in NSW, with major installations including the Siding Spring Observatory just outside Coonabarabran and the CSIRO Radio Telescope in Parkes-aka "The Dish".
Discover these major attractions, and other locations perfect for star gazing.
The best places for star gazing in NSW
Central West
Visit the famous Siding Spring Observatory and The Dish in Parkes...
Blue Mountains
Clear skies close to Sydney...
Other NSW attractions
Goulburn, Armidale, Narrabri, Wollongong, Hunter...
Family astronomy holidays
Where to take your junior astronomers...
This month's night sky guide
from Sydney Observatory