Wine Tasting and Stargazing Tour

Experience our one-of-a-kind stargazing tour while enjoying wine!


Blue Mountains Stargazing
Blue Mountains Stargazing
5.0 (5)
2k

2 hours Experience size 1 to 20 guests

$135 (Afterpay available)


Embark on this luxurious star gazing and wine tasting tour at the Dryridge Estate, a magnificent vineyard nestled in the serene Megalong Valley!
Here, you'll get to indulge yourself and taste seven different types of wines under the stars led by an astronomer and exploration of the Southern Sky.
Learn all about and see planets, galaxies, stars, constellations and galaxies through the telescope, with scrumptious nibbles by the firepit, did we mention the cheese?
This experience is perfect for those looking for a unique activity in the Blue Mountains. You'll leave with a newfound appreciation for the night sky and the delicious wines of Dryridge Estate.
Note: We require a minimum of 10 participants in order to run the tour, to hire our astronomer, the sommelier and privatise the winery. You will be able to reschedule or we will offer a refund (2.5% non-refundable merchant fees) if we don’t reach 10 participants, 7 days before the start of the tour.
Cancellation policy:
  • Please contact us at least 24 hours before the event to cancel or postpone your booking. Our tours are non-refundable.
  • In the event of cancellation due to bad weather, we will notify you by email at 2pm on the day of the tour and we will issue credits valid for 3 years so you can re-book another Wine Tasting Stargazing tour held once a month.
  • Kindly be aware that in accordance with our Terms and Conditions, our tours are not eligible for refunds in the event of cancellation due to overcast skies. We strongly encourage you to book last minute to check the latest weather forecast or contact us prior to booking so we can check the weather together, if you do not want to receive a credit.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get
What is included (per head)
  • Two hours of wine tasting and stargazing tour with an astronomer
  • Sunset with breathtaking escarpment views across the Megalong Valley
  • Substantial tasting of seven current vintage wines served by passionate and knowledgeable staff
  • Ploughman’s platter, including cheeses, cold meats, delicious accompaniments like pickles, olives and sundried tomatoe, all served with fresh locally made bread, grissini and flat bread. GF, vegan and vegetarian options available on request, please add in 'Special requirements'.
  • Naked-eye astronomy, tips and hacks
  • Constellation storytelling by the campfire
  • Professional telescope viewing
  • Binocular viewing
  • Q&A with an astronomer
  • Falling stars if you are lucky!
  • Bottles available for purchase at the cellar door, please ask the Dryridge’s staff.
What to bring
If you’re looking for transport to Dryridge Estate, so you can indulge in a few wines, we highly recommend our friends at Blue Mountains Maxi Taxi 0423 890 670 or Blue Mountains Vintage Cadillacs 0400 500 542.
 
Location

Dryridge Estate - 226 Aspinall Road, Megalong Valley NSW

The drive takes approximately 20 mins from Blackheath through the beautiful rainforest in the Glen and down to the valley floor. Follow the signs along the road and turn right off the Megalong Valley Road at the Six Foot Track onto Aspinall Road.

Wine Tasting and Stargazing Tour location
Your host

Blue Mountains Stargazing
Blue Mountains Stargazing

5.0 (5)
2k

At age 8, Dr Dimitri Douchin declared “I want to be an astrophysicist”. He studied Physics and Fundamental Physics in Paris then left his French hometown to start his PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics which he received in 2014 in Sydney, Australia.
He boasts 10 years of guide experience at prestigious astro-tourism organisations, University of Canterbury Mount John Observatory in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand; Macquarie University; Sydney Observatory; at the ultra-luxury Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley, Blue Mountains.
Dimitri is currently Adjunct Fellow at Western Sydney University researching how various people around the world study the sky—a new and trendy science known at Cultural Astronomy. He is investigating the potential significance of the Sky for the local Indigenous communities in the Blue Mountains area in collaboration with the communities, as well as exploring the potential of satellite imagery for local archaeoastronomy.
With his fiancée Caroline, he is running stargazing tours under the UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains’s dark skies, 1h30 from Sydney in Australia, with dramatic escarpment and valley views as a backdrop. The couple also runs bespoke events such as Wine Tasting Stargazing and Dinners Under The Stars.

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