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New South Wales Observatories and Planetariums by Area
New South Wales Attractions Directory : Observatories and Planetariums
Astro Mini Golf Plus
Set in the grounds of the Dubbo Observatory this cosmic experience awaits you. It's a journey of both education and fun. The course comprises 18 holes set over 1500 square metres. Start at the sun, a huge colourful mosaic display. Travel the solar system, comets, star birth clouds, parallel universes, a worm hole and finish by plunging into a black hole. Take away a six page guide to the universe.Astro Mini Golf Plus
Dubbo, Dubbo Area
Australian Opal Centre
Did you know that Lightning Ridge is the only dinosaur fossil site in New South Wales? Or that the fossils from Lightning Ridge are made of opal?! At the Australian Opal Centre, meet a life-like dinosaur face to face and see rare opalised fossils from long ago, when dinosaurs and other creatures lived in streams, billabongs and mighty pine forests at the place we now call Lightning Ridge. Learn about precious Australian opal, how it is mined and the unique cultural heritage of Australia's opa...Australian Opal Centre
Lightning Ridge, Walgett Area
CSIRO Australia Telescope Narrabri
The Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA), at the Narrabri Observatory, is an array of six 22 metre dish antennas used for radio astronomy. It is located about 25 kilometres west of the town of Narrabri(on sealed road) in rural New South Wales (about 500 kilometres north-west of Sydney), and operated by the Australia Telescope National Facility, a division of CSIRO. Visits by the general public are always welcome! There is a Visitors Centre where you can view the telescope which is a self g...CSIRO Australia Telescope Narrabri
Narrabri, Narrabri Area
CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope
Located 20 kilometres north of Parkes off the Newell Highway the CSIRO's Parkes observatory is home to the world famous 'Dish'. At 64 meters in diameter it was the first fully-steerable large antenna in the Southern Hemisphere. This impressive structure is still a world-leading scientific instrument and is operated 24 hours a day. Since commissioning in 1961, Parkes Observatory has been responsible for many world firsts in radio astronomy. The visitors centre in the shadow of the telescope h...CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope
Parkes, Parkes Area
Dubbo Observatory
At the Dubbo Observatory you can zoom into the moon and solar system, discover the Milky Way and beyond with the most high-tech telescopes in the West. Be informed and entertained with the 90 minute program that commences with an audio-visual, then venture out into the night sky and view the stars through the telescopes. Dubbo Observatory is located adjacent to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Guided astronomy sessions are conducted at night and during the day and there is an 18 hole astronomy ...Dubbo Observatory
Dubbo, Dubbo Area
Futureworld Eco Technology Centre
Futureworld is a unique eco-technology exhibition centre. Discover exciting greenhouse friendly 'world firsts', for example: the Greenhouse Gasometer Bike, Solar Sailor, Wave Power to Energy, the Mini Eco-House and more! Explore solar and wind energy, rainwater harvesting, green building and transport. The centre holds inspiring and interactive displays that showcase solutions to environmental challenges. Everyone with a curious mind is welcome. Their vision is to be the national leader in d...Futureworld Eco Technology Centre
Warrawong, Wollongong Area
Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS Aviation Museum)
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the life of Australia's aviation history and view some of the most amazing historic aircraft. The HARS staff are always keen to share their passion for historical aircraft and are on hand to answer any questions. They are sure to provide you with an insight into the glory days when these aircraft ruled the skies. On display at the hangar is the world famous 'Connie' Lockhead Super Constellation, the airliner of the 1950s that conquered the world. Get c...Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS Aviation Museum)
Albion Park Rail, Shellharbour Area
Kurrajong Radio Museum
Kurrajong Radio Museum takes visitors on a nostalgic trip through The Golden Years of Radio. There are hundreds of radios on display covering the domestic, armed services, professional, commercial and hobby fields. There are interactive displays and demonstrations, along with their own radio station and broadcast studio. You can even have a go at sending a Morse Code messages or check out the radio station control room. Be prepared to be entertained! The display is the fruits of many year...Kurrajong Radio Museum
Kurrajong Hills, Hawkesbury Valley
Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
In 1906 the Australian Government decided that Australia could no longer rely upon Britain for her defence needs, and decided to build a factory for the manufacture of arms. The museum, situated in the grounds of the Small Arms Factory, celebrates the rich history of Australia's first high precision mass production facility and its people. Over its years of operation Lithgow SAF accumulated military small arms for technical appraisal. As a result the museum contains a most comprehensive firea...Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
Lithgow, Lithgow Area
Murray 1 Power Station
Murray 1 Power Station is the second largest power station in the Snowy Mountains Scheme. There are 10 turbines at Murray 1, each capable of producing enough electricity to supply over 95,000 houses. The Murray 1 Power Station is 10 kilometres out of Khancoban on the Alpine Way. Next to the power station is the Murray 1 Visitors Centre. This centre offers an exciting interactive experience with a wide range of displays, hands on models and exhibits. There are barbecue and picnic areas by the ...Murray 1 Power Station
Khancoban, Tumbarumba Area
Museum Of Fire
Explore the drama and danger of fire and fire fighting at the largest Museum of Fire in Australia. Explore the history of fighting fires from the earliest times right up to the challenges of present day fires. The Museum is also the leading fire safety education facility in the country, so you will have fun exploring the history of fire fighting and also learn what to do if there is a fire or you catch fire. Themes covered by the museum are bushfires, dialling 000, burn prevention and treatm...Museum Of Fire
Penrith, Penrith Area
Narooma Lighthouse Museum
Come and discover the history of Narooma at the Narooma Lighthouse Museum, located at the Narooma Visitor Centre. The key piece of the Narooma Lighthouse Museum is the original light and optical apparatus from the Montague Island Light station. This Light station was the last manned in NSW and is still the only remaining occupied light station on the NSW coast. The light and optical apparatus were constructed by Chance Brothers of Birmingham, suppliers of most lighthouse equipment for colonial...Narooma Lighthouse Museum
Narooma, Eurobodalla
Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory
The Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory is situated in Rotary Park behind Town Beach - a short distance from the centre of Port Macquarie. The Astronomical Observatory was built in 1961/62 through the efforts of Albert York, a retired master builder and architect. A five inch telescope was installed in the building and the Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory was born. An entertaining presentation takes you for a tour of the night sky with spectacular images of astronomical objects. ...Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory
Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie Area
Powerhouse Discovery Centre
The Powerhouse Discovery Centre is the Powerhouse Museum's publicly-accessible, museum storage and collection care facility located in Castle Hill, 40 minutes drive northwest of the central business district. The Discovery Centre provides a very different behind-the-scenes museum experience as well as access to thousands of objects, including historic steam engines, cars, trams and planes and lots of smaller objects such as textiles, dolls, and ceramics displayed in themed artefact drawers. Th...Powerhouse Discovery Centre
Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills Area
Powerhouse Museum
Located next door to Darling Harbour, the Powerhouse Museum is one of Australia's largest and most diverse museums. It features an extraordinary array of treasures across decorative arts and design, science, technology, space, transport and social history. An ever-changing program of temporary exhibitions complements a range of inspiring permanent displays. More than 250 interactive exhibits bring the Museum to life, with holographic images, touch screen computers, science experiments and a vi...Powerhouse Museum
Sydney, Sydney
Selwood Science and Puzzles
Hands-on fun for all the family. There are many interactive displays that will entertain the whole family. The unforgettable 12 minute High Voltage Lightning Show in the theatrette features the amazing Tesla Coil that generates lightning sparks over one metre long. You are so close you hear feel and smell the power. The show runs regularly throughout the day. No booking necessary. There are science kits, puzzles, books and toys available to purchase in the gift shop. This is all in Selwood Ho...Selwood Science and Puzzles
Hazelbrook, Blue Mountains Area
Siding Spring Observatory
Siding Spring Observatory is Australia's largest optical astronomy research facility. It is located 27 kilometres west of Coonabarabran on the edge of the Warrumbungle National Park. Visitors are encouraged to explore the Exploratory Centre (charges apply) with hands on activities and information about the universe, the solar system and the kinds of activities undertaken by the astronomers at the site. Take advantage of the annual Siding Spring Open Day in October. It's your chance to explor...Siding Spring Observatory
Coonabarabran, Warrumbungle Area
Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre
The Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme is one of the engineering wonders of the modern world. With seven power stations, two of which are underground, 16 major dams and over 140 kilometres of trans-mountain tunnels it is a symbol of Australian endeavour at its best. The Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre is a state of the art visitor facility showcasing the amazing story of the Snowy Mountains Scheme from the early construction days to the role the Scheme plays today in the development of Austral...Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre
Cooma, Cooma Area
Sydney Observatory
Offering breathtaking views across Sydney Harbour, Sydney Observatory in The Rocks is Australia's oldest observatory and one of the most significant sites in the nation's scientific history. Beginning with Indigenous astronomy, take a close look at amazing historic and interactive exhibitions before climbing up into our famous telescope domes and exploring the sky with experienced guides. At night, you could see the moon, planets and even beyond our solar system to stars and nebulae that ar...Sydney Observatory
Sydney, Sydney
Sydney Tower Eye
Sydney Tower Eye takes you to the highest point above Sydney for breathtaking 360 degree views of the beautiful harbour city. From the golden beaches to the distant Blue Mountains, you'll be amazed by the views. Your ticket includes the 4D cinema experience - the first produced in Australia - where you can uncover a new dimension to Sydney through a whole new perspective. The engaging film experience is taken to the fourth dimension with evocative in-theatre effects including wind, bubbles and...Sydney Tower Eye
Sydney, Sydney
Tailor Made Fish Farms
Tailor Made Fish Farms is a unique Aquaculture and Hydroponics operation providing live Barramundi to Sydney restaurants. Established 13 years ago, using internationally recognised recirculation technology, TMFF can offer visitors a combined package of Production Tour, Produce sales and a fine dining experience at our new Cookabarra Restaurant. TMFF welcome individual and family visits daily. Tour group and School education packages have been designed to make time spent here a highlight of any v...Tailor Made Fish Farms
Bobs Farm, Port Stephens Area
UWS Penrith Observatory
UWS Penrith Observatory is located on the Werrington North Campus off the Great Western Highway and runs programs which include undergraduate teaching (image processing and analysis), family astronomy nights, HSC programs for schools, teachers' workshops and Astronomy for Indigenous students. A visit to UWS Penrith Observatory can include listening to fascinating lectures on various aspects of astronomy and viewing through fully computerised telescopes. You can also come and listen to special l...UWS Penrith Observatory
Werrington, Penrith Area
Warrumbungle Observatory
The 90 minute show at the Warrumbungle Observatory includes an astronomy presentation while sitting under the stars and live video images of the Moon and planets. Learn how to navigate around the night sky, observe through up to six telescopes, including the new 20-inch telescope, and have the opportunity to take photos of astronomical objects with your SLR camera. Daytime observing is available on weekends of the sun, planets, and some stars. There is a mobile telescope service with up to f...Warrumbungle Observatory
Coonabarabran, Warrumbungle Area
Worlds Largest Virtual Solar System Drive
Launch into Coonabarabran, the Astronomy Capital of Australia, and experience New South Wales newest self drive touring route - 'The World's Largest Virtual Solar System Drive! Start at the regional towns of Tamworth, Dubbo, Gulgong, Moree and Merriwa and hurtle your way through space from Pluto towards the huge eight storey high Anglo-Australian Telescope dome at Siding Spring Observatory which represents the sun and central point of the solar system model. The colourful three-dimensional pla...Worlds Largest Virtual Solar System Drive
Coonabarabran, Warrumbungle Area