Schools,  cubs, scouts etc,

We take primary and secondary schools.

Best times to bring Year 2 - 6 children is on the Moon Nights. See dates at left on Menu.

Best times for Year 7-12 children is on the Starry Nights. See dates at leftin Menu.

Worst times to do any stargazing is around a Full Moon.

We can seat 40on the Observation Deck, 70 in the Star Theatre. Night sky session last for  60-90 minutes per class.

• We show you the Moon, Planets and Stars up close in big powerful telescopes and answer questions with simple clarity.
  
• Whatever the teacher/Scout/Cub Leaders want the kids to learn more about we have a program to suit all ages!
  
• A registered green laser guided tour of the night skies. We point out constellations, stars, planets and how to find south using the stars.
• If a school has more than one class we do a two x 1 hour sessions with the younger ones on first. The other class get to see a video in the Star Theatre.
• The group can camp out near the Observatory or sleep over in the hall nearby and have brekky supplied by the shop next door.
• On site we have a hot shower block, kitchen/BBQ and a hall.
• Cost is $2.20 per child and $5.50 adult for a shower, $27.50 to hire the kitchen and $49.50 for the hall (sleepover)
• Bookings for camping, amenities and hall through the Observatory. Hall hire and showers through the shop on 4164  6166.
• All of these fees (council charges) paid at the new Trading Post opp. pub.

Night sky session costs:

• Student:and adult supv.....$12.50;  
  
• Teacher/Scout/Cub Leader and bus drivers are free of charge.
  

Combined Day and Night session:

• Student and adult supv......  $20;
  
• Teacher/Scout/Cub Leader/Bus/Coach driver/Tour Guide are free of charge.
  

Camp out under the stars (no camping fees)

• School class visit can pitch their tents close to the Observatory. Click HERE to get Council permission form.
  
• Sleepovers in hall nearby.. $49.50.
• On-site kitchen for hire for $27.50.
• Showers and toilets on site.. $2.20 for kids, $5.50 adults.
• All above cost are Council charges payable at local shop opp. the local hotel.
• Local cafe next to hall can do he kid's breakfast and or dinner. Call them on 4164  6166.

• In case of an emergency all exits go directly onto the sports field.
  
• Emergency Exit off main landing next to Obs. Deck, leads directly into the car park.

• No running or skylarking. Those caught will not be allowed into the show. 
  
• We have an emergency exit off the main deck at rear of observatory to the car park.
• First Aid Kit and CO2 fire extinguishers throughout the complex.
• All main entrances and exits have ramps, allowing for wheelchair and those with walker frames to come and go with ease.
  
• All those on the Obs. Deck for a night sky viewing session MUST be seated before, during and after the roof opening.