Things to do in Western Australia, Australia: The Best Observatories & Planetariums

Western Australia's oldest observatory is in Perth Hills located in Bickley. The Observatory has served the state of WA for over 120 years and remains actively involved in the service of public education. The Observatory is open for group day tours and night sky tours throughout the year. Visit our website for information about our night sky viewing and group day tours. We have also partnered with Landsdale Bus Charters to provide fully air-conditioned return bus transfers between the Perth CBD, Crown Casino and the Observatory every second Friday of the month which you can also book through out website

From the Gravity Discovery Centre Observatory, we can take you light years beyond our home world to observe some of the most awe inspiring celestial objects with out leaving the safety of our planet. With our four, state of the art telescopes and the biggest optical telescope in WA for public use, your journey into the universe stars here.

See the universe like never before through our powerful 2.3m tall mobile observatory! Explore beautiful star clusters and our neighbouring planets in exquisite detail, or the light from distant galaxies that travelled through space for millions of years before reaching your eyes. Imagine looking through the telescope at a bright star and discovering it is Saturn with its fascinating rings, or Jupiter, in such incredible detail that its coloured bands of storm clouds are clearly seen. Even the moon becomes an object of wonder, with its deep craters appearing close enough to touch! We offer regular Astronomy Experiences along Exmouth and the Margaret River region in Western Australia and unique All Night Dusk To Dawn Astronomy sessions and Astro-Glamping packages. We are passionate about sharing the beauty and wonder of our universe. You can find us selected locations in Western Australia, close to holiday destinations yet away from main city lights.

We're an observatory that is totally "dome free" outside under the natural canopy of the night sky , situated in the scenic town of Julimar in Toodyay, Western Australia. We provide a specialized night sky observing , Astronomy Experience for all visitors. We like to think and look "outside of the dome" and we are here to teach, inspire & help people grow in their knowledge of space and the canopy of the natural night sky is our classroom. Visitors get to experience the wonders of space, outdoors under the clear dark night skies of Julimar where you will see the highlights of the Universe and be guided by our knowledgeable Astronomers and night sky enthusiasts. Viewing the depths of space through our telescopes, we will reveal and unlock at least some of the secrets of our Universe! Our astronomers and night sky enthusiasts, who are on hand to answer your questions will reveal fascinating facts and explain what you are seeing through our telescopes! Just one hours drive from Perth.