Jervis Bay Stargazing Experience

Immerse yourself in a breathtaking sea-breeze experience under the stars and learn about the vastness of the universe from our passionate astrophysicist. Stargazing in Jervis Bay includes:

• Laser-guided naked-eye Astronomy on the pristine beach with the sounds of the waves,
• Tips and hacks on navigation using the stars.
• We may see (depending on the time of the year) our fabulous Milky Way, satellites, The International Space Station, shooting stars
• Fascinating constellation storytelling---star signs, Orion (depending on the time of year), antique constellations, history of constellations, constellations in other cultures

State-of-the-art telescope viewing (depending on the time of the year)---the moon, its craters and seas, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter and its moons, Mars, Venus, the Orion Nebula, star clusters, double and triple stars, deep space objects such as galaxies

• Astronomy binocular viewing
• Q&A with an astrophysicist
• Complimentary night photography souvenir to keep forever (digital)
• Camping chairs, blankets and picnic rugs

While we stargaze on the beach, it's always an opportunity to check if we can see the bioluminescence (glowing waters or sea sparkles)!Location: The exact address in Vincentia remains secret until the day prior to your tour, we will email you the location with guidance on reaching the site 24 hours before your tour. Vincentia is only 4-min drive from Huskisson and 10-min drive from the iconic Hyams beach, known for its whitest sand.All of our sites are easy to find and have ample free parking. We take into account factors like wind direction and peak season with high traffic. Please note the beaches are not dog-friendly or wheelchair accessible and do not have toilets. Walking time: 1 minute.Weather conditions: In the event of overcast skies, we will email a cancellation notification at 3 pm on the day of the tour and will offer the opportunity to reschedule with a credit valid for 3 years in Jervis Bay and the Blue Mountains. The validity can be extended and it is transferable to other people as a gift card, or to receive a refund (5% non-refundable merchant and service fees). No refund will be available if you have transferred your booking from the Blue Mountains, another voucher will be issued. If you don’t receive a cancellation email at 3 pm, it means the stars are aligned and we can go ahead! Please Note:We require a minimum of 6 participants to run the tour. You can still book for less than 6, we will fully refund you if we don’t reach 6 participants.Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.Alcohol consumption is not allowed during our tours. Private tours: Minimum 8 participants on weeknights and minimum of 15 on weekends.Join us for a spectacular 90-minute space odyssey with our expert and explore the wonders of the Southern Sky from the beach.

Beginner-friendly
 

• Use of Astronomy binoculars and state-of-the-art telescope for stargazing
• Guided stargazing with astrophysicist