CHILLAGOE OBSERVATORY
Chillagoe is located in dry savannah country, making it the perfect location for stargazing. With its expansive clear, dark skies, you’ll wonder at the spectacle of the Milky Way with its multitudes of stars.
We have a fully equipped dome and you can take a closer look at planets, nebulas, & star clusters.
We will take you on a guided tour of the heavens & captivate your minds & imaginations with many interesting stories & facts.
This is a fun & educational evening for all.
KEEP POSTED – we are currently building another observatory to house a second telescope. We are expanding our facility & making other improvements.
Astronomy sessions begin at 7.30pm and last for approx 1.5 hours. Pricing is as follows:-
ADULTS – $40.00
CHILDREN (10*-14yrs) – $30.00
PLEASE NOTE *Children under 10yrs are unable to attend sessions* (see below)
We require a minimum of 6 persons per session & can take a maximum of 20 persons per session.
Bookings are absolutely essential.
Closed during periods of full moon & other selected dates. Please check below for dates of closure.
thetASTRONOMY SESSIONS & KIDS UNDER 10yrs
Sessions start at 7.30pm & conclude between 9.00 – 9.30pm. Young children tend to become disruptive because they are tired & do not comprehend much of what is being discussed.
Therefore we ask that they not atttend the session.
We sincerely apologize if this disadvantages any families, but we must respect the people in the group who have paid to take part & wish to do so without interruption.
Please note – sessions are weather-dependent. As we are an actual observatory – not just a planetarium – if there is cloud cover, we cannot see through the telescopes. With this in mind, we make the decision regarding cloud cover at 7.00 pm as conditions can change dramatically around the time of sunset. If there are clear skies at 7.00 pm – the session can proceed. So – if you have made a booking – please check with us only after that time. We then ask participants to arrive at the reception area by 7.20 pm so the group can depart promptly at 7.30 pm for the short walk to the observatory.
Sessions will not be held during periods of a full moon as this will “wash out” the Milky Way & the many other faint, deep space objects that we observe. The observatory is closed on other selected dates. If you are visiting us particularly to experience an astronomy session – please check the dates below so as to avoid disappointment.
OBSERVATORY CLOSED ON THESE DATES IN 2026:–
MARCH 1st – 5th / 27th – 31st
APRIL 1st- 4th / 26th – 30th
MAY 1st- 4th / 25th – 31st
JUNE 1st – 2nd / 24th – 30th
JULY 1st – 2nd / 23rd – 31st
AUGUST 22nd – 30th
SEPTEMBER 21st – 29th
OCTOBER 6th – March 2027
**MAY ALSO CLOSE ON OTHER SELECTED DATES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR DUE TO TOUR GROUP BOOKINGS, ETC.