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Things to do in Queensland, Australia: The Best Observatories & Planetariums
Queensland (abbreviated as Qld) is the second-largest and third-most-populous state in the Commonwealth of Australia. Situated in the north-east of the country, it is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean. The state is the world's sixth largest sub-national entity, with an area of 1,852,642 km.
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1. Springbrook Research Observatory
2. Rubyvale Observatory
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By adventureswithemj - Brisbane, Australia
We were lucky enough to get a private astronomy tour while we were staying at the motel and it was just fantastic. The host was knowledgable and friendly and pointed out some really interesting stuff. If you are looking for something to do at night in Rubyvale this has to be the winner.
3. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is closed for renovations and will reopen on Saturday, 20 February. The Planetarium presents a wide range of entertaining public astronomy shows for all ages, as well as school programs. The Planetarium is currently operating under a COVID-19 Safety Plan with a limit of 60 patrons in the facility for public shows. Bookings are required and there is no late admittance. PUBLIC SHOWS: Admission charges apply for shows in the Cosmic Skydome, as follows: Adult - $10, Child (age 3-14) - $6.00. Saturday Afternoon Live show: Adult - $12, Children - $8. SCHOOL SHOWS: A visit to the Planetarium is an interesting way for students to learn about the universe. Each school show is tailored to the curriculum requirements for the group attending, or as per the group’s specific needs. An admission fee of $9.20 per student applies. One supervisor for each ten students will be admitted free. Prices subject to change.
Reviewed By RKTALREJA - Queensland, Australia
Amazing information of our solar system, its full dark in the auditorium, u feel, u r in space.its around 30mint program.i recommend must attend once.
4. Charleville Cosmos Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 439 reviews
Ooh, ahh, wow, spectacular; are the words you hear in the Observatory at Charleville's Cosmos Centre, when on a clear night sky viewing the incredible beauty of the Milky Way Galaxy, through the powerful Meade telescopes and unaffected by the lights and pollution which cover the stars in city areas, is the focus of the Charleville Cosmos Centre. Charleville's Cosmos Centre and Observatory is dedicated to ensuring visitors enjoy the wonder of the outback night sky. The guides at the Cosmos Centre share their knowledge and you will observe binary stars, star clusters, planets and the Moon. The Cosmos Centre operates day and night experiences; both activities will build on your knowledge of astronomy and bring you up to date with discoveries. Please note the Cosmos Centre and Observatory will be closed over the Christmas period from 23rd December to 3rd 2020 January 2021
Reviewed By auzzietraveller_11 - Gladstone, Australia
I still gave our whole experience at the Cosmos Centre an excellent score as our first night experience on the Big Sky Observatory Tour (highly recommend) more than made up for the next nights experience doing Universal Dreaming Tour (not good on the night we did it). Their telescopes give you a rare opportunity to see what you have only seen in books with the added benefit of direction and explanation by an expert that talks at a tourist level giving you an appreciation for a very complex and thought provoking field of knowledge.
5. Wappa Falls Astronomical Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By RinskeGeerlings - Sydney, Australia
Owen and his team are super knowledgeable and welcoming... what a great experience, first we cooked up a bbq meal whilst having a casual look at the moon and Venus, after which we enjoyed Owen's full tour and stargazing explanations. Absolutely unique experience that should be sponsored at a larger scale. Thank you Own for being the highligyt of our QLD stay.
