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Australia’s Largest Telescope: A Self-Guided Tour of Siding Spring Observatory

New South Wales, New South Wales

Explore Siding Spring Observatory at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Traces the history of the observatory and peek inside Australia’s largest telescope while receiving personal insights from special guests
• Hear from producer Marnie Ogg, the Founder and CEO of the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance, as she brings tourism, science and people together
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

New South Wales, New South Wales

Arts & Design, Hiking and Walks

A$7.5

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Pass By: Siding Spring Observatory, Observatory Road, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357 Australia

The tour takes place at Siding Springs Observatory. You’ll walk around the observatory and learn about what goes on there.

Pass By: Siding Spring Exploratory & Visitor Centre, Observatory Road, Coonabarabran NSW 2357, Australia

The tour starts outside the visitor centre. You’ll be introduced to the tour, the observatory and to how VoiceMap works.

Pass By: Anglo-Australian Telescope, Observatory Road, Coonabarabran NSW 2357, Australia

The tour goes into the Anglo-Australian Telescope where you’ll learn about the telescrope.

Pass By: The Sun, Virtual Solar System Drive, Coonabarabran NSW 2357, Australia

The tour ends at the virtual sun.

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New South Wales, New South Wales

Arts & Design, Hiking and Walks

A$7.5

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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Short note to thank you for a terrific itinerary and choice of accommodations. We got back from Australia having had the best 'real' holiday in years. Loved it! The order of the trip was perfect and all the hotel bookings worked seamlessly.

Joan & Mike

We had a wonderful time! We so appreciate your arranging everything for us. It all went very smoothly. We just had to show up where and when you told us to. It took away any stress to this leg of our journey.

Bruce & Maureen

At long last & very overdue, we wish to thank you very much for all the bookings you made on our behalf for our adventure. We were pleased with all the accommodation bookings you made, we particularly noted we got what we asked for, walk in showers, twin beds & all clean & tidy. Thanks Madi, well done!!

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Just wanted to say a big thank you!!! We have now returned from our holiday & it was fantastic. We would really like to thank you for how well everything was organised. Accommodation & tours were fabulous. We really loved how well organised our trip was and this is a credit to you!!! Thanks again, will be recommending you to friends and family.

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