AGO Holiday Planner 2026

Mount Augustus at night.

ROAD TO THE STARS

ALL GOLDEN OUTBACK ROADS LEAD TO THE MESMERISING MILKY WAY. IT’S A TRILLION-STAR EXPERIENCE UNDER A WORLD-CLASS DARK NIGHT SKY THAT YOU’LL WANT TO COME BACK FOR TIME AND AGAIN. An open landscape with low light pollution and ideal weather conditions gives visitors the ultimate way to experience darkness and the glittering night sky in its true and original form. The night sky is so pristine, with dedicated Astrotourism Towns creating dark sky destinations and working to minimise light pollution to protect the view of the stars above.

VISIT AN ASTROTOURISM TOWN Lake Ninan near Wongan Hills is a hidden gem. Self-contained camping gives you the whole night to explore the stars and it’s only a two-hour drive from Perth. A perfect overnight astro adventure. Travel across the wonderful Wheatbelt , where you can choose iconic Wave Rock near Hyden or Yeerakine Rock’s Light Horseman Statue at Kondinin for stunning nightscape astrophotography. After a glorious Wheatbelt sunset in Lake Grace , settle back to witness the Milky Way or a full moon rise above the vast salt lakes. Or take your camera to Avoca Farm near Narembeen for a glimpse into farming life of old.

In Narrogin you might come across a mosaic depicting the Dreamtime story of the Charrnock Woman, her long white hair and the connection to the night sky. If you happen to be camping in the Dryandra Woodland National Park , there are stars and wildlife on offer with Barna Mia Nocturnal Wildlife Experience. Heritage under the stars is sublime in and around Darkan and Arthur River . It’s a true astrophotographer’s paradise and you’ll never forget your first view of Lake Towerrinning . Take an image of Morawa’s big Southern Cross windmill under the Southern Cross constellation.

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HOLIDAY PLANNER 2026