As Australia’s stargazing boom lights up a new era of travel, Discovery Resorts is inviting guests to turn their eyes skyward, from the red desert to the rugged Tasmanian wilderness.
Across some of the country’s most remote and pristine landscapes, travellers are embracing the simple act of looking up. With minimal light pollution and incredible natural backdrops, these locations offer the ultimate ‘starbathing’ experience.
The Red Centre is an ideal spot for appreciating the natural landscape and open skies and, in the heart, the Light-Towers installation transforms the desert night into a field of stars.
While on the property, you can also do a unique dining experience called Under a Desert Moon. This five-course dinner under the stars is a celebration of local food and native flavours, allowing travellers to appreciate the gleaming sky above.
Lake Argyle, residing in the Kimberley Region, is renowned for its breathtaking night sky full of stars. Looking out to the second largest man-made lake in Australia, there is no shortage of stargazing experiences here. Hop aboard the ‘Kimberley Durack’ for a Sunset Explorer Cruise, where you’ll catch stars as they appear in the violet sky.
New for next season, travellers can appreciate the environment at the Full Moon Dinner Series. This intimate cliffside barbeque dinner is the perfect opportunity to watch the stars and moon reflect off the remarkable lake.
Located in the heart of Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area, Cradle Mountain is blanketed by sparkling open skies at night. There is swift accessibility to the breathtaking wilderness. Visit the barbecue areas or camp kitchen to cook under the stars or stargaze walk along the local trails as you turn off your torch and enjoy the starry sky in all its glory.
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