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Gondwana Stars Observatory

A guided astronomy experience at The Jump-Up Dark Sky Sanctuary, about 24 kilometres from Winton and dependent on a dated operator booking.

Promising skies. Check access first.

Forecast availableSky conditions onlyRecommendation paused

Sunset 18:21Astronomical dark 19:36Sunrise 06:21

100Sky conditions only

Moon for the selected night

Waxing crescent

39% · Below horizon

39%

Excellent

Cloud

Wind 15.6 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 66 km

Good

Humidity

42% · 22°C

Visibility 66 km

Thu, 17 Sept

Booking not verified

Checks before departure

Winton Shire describes guided tours as booking essential. DarkSky certification does not confirm the selected night's tour, transfer, or road access.

The Winton Shire visitor guide states that Gondwana Stars Observatory tours are guided and bookings are essential.

Booking not verifiedLawful arrival point not verifiedStatus source expiredLicensed BOM warning status not verifiedRoad-owner status not verified

Opening window: Only the dated session confirmed by Australian Age of Dinosaurs.
Reservation: Guided tour booking is essential and must be verified with the operator.
Transport: Use the operator's current arrival or transfer instructions from Winton.
Road and arrival: Current fire, weather, and route-owner status is required for Dinosaur Drive.
Facilities: Guided observatory experience · Telescope viewing during the booked programme
Protected-area rules: The sanctuary designation does not authorise independent after-hours entry outside the booked programme.
Language support: Official visitor information is available in English.
Time basis: Australia/Brisbane
Forecast and viewing coordinates: -22.48117, 143.17110
Altitude: Altitude not shown until sourced

· Give your eyes about 10 minutes to adapt to the dark after arrival.
· Keep flashlights and vehicle lights low for other stargazers.
· Recheck BOM, the relevant state or territory warning service, fire conditions, cloud, wind, and heat immediately before departure.
· Verify the booking, lawful arrival point, actual road owner, fuel, communications, and return separately from the sky score.