City: New South Wales
Top Things to do in New South Wales
Top Hotels in New South Wales
- 1. Little National Hotel Sydney
- 2. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
- 3. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
- 4. Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport
- 5. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
- 6. Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney
- 7. Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
- 8. Meriton Suites Sussex Street, Sydney
- 9. PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
- 10. The Grace Hotel Sydney
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Top 10 Observatories & Planetariums in New South Wales, Australia
New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In March 2017, the population of New South Wales was over 7.8 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 4.67 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
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1. Mudgee Observatory
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
2. Milroy Observatory with Donna the Astronomer
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5.0 based on 131 reviews
We provide outdoor stargazing through telescopes at Milroy Observatory. Milroy Observatory is a dark sky site bordering on the Warrumbungle Dark Sky Park 10kms from Coonabarabran. Here you can enjoy amazing views of the Southern night sky. We operate night sky tours on all clear nights. Bookings are essential. The show starts with a tour of the evening sky with Donna the Astronomer and then a number of bright and deep sky objects are observed with our outdoor telescopes. See planets, galaxies, nebulas and star clusters amongst other amazing night sky wonders. Her friendly, easy-going style ensures the group has fun, as well as learning about the wonders of the night sky. There are only 2 rules - have fun and ask questions! We are family-friendly and work to ensure everyone has a good time. The show is hands-on and you look at lots of interesting objects through the telescope. We are just now beginning to be able to see the glory of the Milky Way each night.
Reviewed By 860melindaa
Donna and team were fantastic. Was an interesting night and loads of fun for the whole family. It was amazing to see so much in the night sky.
3. Donna the Astronomer Starry Night
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
We provide nighttime stargazing shows near Coonabarabran and the wonderful Warrumbungle dark sky park. Have the opportunity to look through a telescope and see the stars planets clusters and nebulae. Donna Astronomers will entertain you and give you information about a wild range of what we can see in the night sky
Reviewed By 755evew
My husband and I went last night for a session. Donna was wealth of knowledge and was so passionate to teach and share her knowledge. Her only two rules are: have fun and ask questions!! Which we did!! The sky was amazing!!! Would highly recommend!!!!
4. Sydney Observatory
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4.5 based on 1,775 reviews
Built in 1858 Sydney Observatory is a fascinating heritage site and public observatory. The quintessential visit is a night tour of 90 minute duration which includes telescope viewing and a Space Theatre experience with a planetarium experience in cloudy weather. Night tours ($18/22 adult) must be booked and prepaid. Day tours are designed for tourists and include a Planetarium 'virtual sky' experience, solar viewing (weather permitting) and a Space Theatre in 30-40 minute tours. Entry to the Observatory is free during the day, tours are a small extra charge ($10 adult or you can use the iventure Sydney card) but well worth it to experience astronomy and solar viewing with an astronomer.
Reviewed By IgnatiusJBath
Intimate and enthralling. Mitch, our guide was Mr Personality, we learned so much and enjoyed every minute in his company. To handle 19th century telescopes was like feeling history and he even calibrated the night sky to Tassie time for our subsequent trip to Hobart - and thanks to him we saw the Southern Cross and the Space Shuttle the next week. One of the best free things we've done, but spend a little on the tour; you won't regret it.
5. Observatory Hill
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4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By nick164 - Sydney, Australia
The views from Observatory Hill are lovely, with Harbour Bridge, North Sydney, and Harbour west of the bridge particularly prominant. Around sunset is a great time to visit.
6. Siding Spring Observatory
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4.5 based on 262 reviews
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Reviewed By FreespiritSydney - North Sydney, Australia
James was delightfully frank and very informative on the machinations of the telescopes, the enterprise and the current threats to its existence as an international window to our solar system. Coal seam gas mining and its effective light pollution and landscape scarring in the Piliga would surely be a huge mistake.
7. CSIRO Parkes Observatory
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4.5 based on 825 reviews
Reviewed By Drums4Lunch - Wollongong, Australia
Always wanted to come to “The Dish” after I watched the movie many years ago, finally bought the family and it was a great day. The radio telescope is MASSIVE!!... There is a 30min 3D movie experience for minimal $$ available in the merchandise shop, the museum portion is also great. A cafe is also available onsite and the food is very good. Great for taking photos of this historic Australian scientific icon (Apollo 11 Moon Landing folks)... Overall a great visit for those out west looking for something to do.
8. The Australia Telescope Compact Array
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4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By 555ronf
Take the time to explore this place. Very informative displays with some interesting interactive experiences. Have a go at the small dishes in which you can hear one another from a great distance. Used it as a stop off point on the way to the Pilliga Bore Bath.
9. Dubbo Observatory
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
Night Sky & Telescope Viewing Bring your SLR camera to take astrophotographs through the telescope. Daytime viewing of Solar flares and sunspots, planet Venus and some daytime stars Astrominigolf
Reviewed By PaulofSydney - Sydney, Australia
We (2 adults with a 6 year old boy) did the night sky & telescope tour on a Thursday night. We were surprised to see the number of people turning up for the tour, which was well over 20 people. Despite the crowd and waiting our turns to use the telescopes, it was well worth it. Peter gave us a good, albeit brief, introduction to what we are seeing. His use of the laser pointer was also very useful in pointing out the various stars, constellations, etc. At the end of the tour, we passed him a SD card to capture a photo of the nebula using his camera. You could also use your own DSLR camera, should you wish to. My son didn't find it boring and enjoyed looking at Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and others. I think for the next trip, we will book the premium tour.
10. Parkes Radio Telescope
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Karen70P
I have always had the Dish on my bucket list and it didn’t disappoint! We drove from Orange which took about 1.5hrs roughly, through lovely countryside. The Dish was very active while we were there and turned it all different directions which was fantastic. It was stinking hot, 38 degrees, but it’s a dry heat so more bearable than Sydney humidity, and the visitors centre and cafe were air conditioned. The whole place followed Covid-safe guidelines. The cafe has lots of food (healthy and unhealthy!) and drink options (including alcohol). I had scones, and jam and cream and it was 10/10. My partner had a beautiful moist almond orange cake. It is fascinating to learn about the role the Dish played in Australian and world history and continues to be a valuable tool today
