See the outback night sky in all its glory via a high-powered telescope and an expert guide. The 90-minute sessions start at 7.30pm, soon after sunset in summer. There's also a solar telescope here for daytime sun viewing. Both are dependent on cloudless skies, which are frequent out here. There are a range of prices and packages depending on your level of interest. Bring warm clothes if you're here for the evening session.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby attractions

1. RFDS Charleville Visitor Centre

0.28 MILES

Out near the airport, this centre for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, one of several scattered across Australia's outback, has displays on the iconic…

2. Charleville Bilby Experience

0.98 MILES

This interpretive centre offers a rare opportunity to learn about the native marsupial bilby and the long-running captive breeding and conservation…

3. Environmental Protection Agency

1 MILES

This is the site for a breeding program for the threatened yellow-footed rock wallaby, for which this region of Outback Queensland is something of a last…

4. Historic House Museum

1.42 MILES

Built in 1887, this handsome period timber home with picket fence and wide verandah houses all manner of local historical artefacts typical of Australia…