Stargazing and Night Cruise in Dark Sky Reserve

Visit one of the darkest place on earth for stargazing and enjoy a night cruise along the Murray River


Juggle House
Juggle House
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6 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests

  $185 - $220 (Afterpay available)
(price varies across dates)

Immerse yourself in one of the darkest places on earth. Travel with a local through Australia’s first Dark Sky Reserve, culminating in a guided tour of the night sky at a private astronomy site. The views will take your breath away!
Visit Australia's very first International Dark Sky Reserve. Recordings of the Reserve regularly measure an average of 21.9 on a scale of 0 to 22. About 300 stars can typically be seen in Southern Hemisphere urban areas, where an estimated 5000 can be seen here, including a better view of the centre of the galaxy (the Milky Way)!
Travel along the Murray River on a ferry. Marvel at ancient cliffs, and take in the sights from incredible vantage points. You'll see popular nesting grounds for cockatoos, and plentiful wildlife. We'll introduce you to the human stars of the region, explain the fabric of the society, and why it's so dark here.
Finally, visit 'Ted's Walker Flat', positioned in the heart of the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve. We'll have private use of this area. Our astronomer will guide you through the night sky of stars, constellations, planets, clusters and galaxies with amazing viewing through our provided powerful telescope and green laser pointer. The views are sure take your breath away.
Please note:
The tour Wednesday 15 October meets at Discovery Parks Hahndorf Reception at 6pm and includes dinner. The tour Friday 17 October meets at Discovery Parks Hahndorf Reception at 7pm and does not include dinner. Any other specific accommodation pickups may be available, by contacting us prior to 7/10/25.


What you'll get
  • Return bus transfers from accommodation Hahndorf at 7pm
  • Main course Dinner and Dark Sky History Presentation at Pretoria Hotel Mannum (Wednesday October 15th only)
  • Insightful commentary enroute about the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve
  • Dark Sky Presentation including laser pointer tour of the night sky by an astronomer
  • Use of provided telescope under red light to view the night sky
  • Access to a private location - Ted's at Walker Flat
  • Pull up stools
  • Yoga mats
What to bring
It can get cold at night, please wear appropriate clothing and shoes
 
Location

Discovery Parks - Hahndorf, Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf SA

Stargazing and Night Cruise in Dark Sky Reserve location
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Juggle House
Juggle House

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Juggle House Experiences are proud tour hosts, telling stories about the best of regional South Australia. With a foot in the door at the latest happening places in SA, we help create memories that last a lifetime.
No old school bus driver jokes here folks, just fun-loving but professional hosts. Our handpicked tour hosts are highly trained and experienced specialists, proud to showcase the area we call home. Whatever you want, we understand and can adapt. We have been reading our customers for a long time and we know each group varies in their expectations of the experience. If you want us to be quiet and just drive, we will. If you want us to be a talking head all day answering your in-depth questions, we will. We get you. Above all we know, whatever happens on tour, stays on tour.

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