Maleny and Kenilworth · Altitude not shown until sourced

Howells Knob Lookout

A council-listed Sunshine Coast hinterland stargazing lookout near Reesville, evaluated only against the same-trip Little Yabba option.

Promising skies. Check access first.

Forecast availableSky conditions onlyRecommendation paused

Sunset 17:42Astronomical dark 18:59Sunrise 05:43

93Sky conditions only

Fair↗

Moon for the selected night

Waxing crescent

38% · Above horizon

38%

Excellent

Cloud

Wind 12.5 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 34 km

Poor

Humidity

87% · 11°C

Visibility 34 km

Hourly sky conditions

Thu, 17 Sept

Lawful arrival point not verified

Checks before departure

The council lists this lookout for stargazing, but this preview does not assert a current road, fire, or same-night access clearance.

Current access notices

Council warns that hinterland stargazing locations can be dark, unlit, and outside reliable mobile coverage.

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

Opening window: No dated opening window is asserted by StarsWithMe; check current council and road information.
Reservation: No booking is represented by this page.
Transport: Plan a private vehicle and return route from Maleny before dark.
Road and arrival: Current local-road and Queensland Traffic status is required before departure.
Facilities: Shelter at the lookout · Minimal to no lighting
Protected-area rules: Use the named lookout only and keep lighting low for other visitors and wildlife.
Language support: Official visitor information is available in English.
Time basis: Australia/Brisbane
Forecast and viewing coordinates: -26.76031, 152.80982
Altitude: Altitude not shown until sourced

Before you stargaze

· 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.

Sources and checked dates

Sunshine Coast Council - stargazing in our hinterland

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 9 Aug 2026, 18:00

OpenStreetMap - Howells Knob Lookout coordinate

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 6 Jan 2027, 18:00

Queensland Fire Department - official warning system

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 9 Aug 2026, 18:00

Queensland Traffic

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 9 Aug 2026, 18:00

IANA Time Zone Database

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 6 Jan 2027, 18:00

Reserve Bank of Australia - Daylight Saving 2026

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 6 Jan 2027, 18:00

Bureau of Meteorology warning products and data-service terms

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 9 Aug 2026, 18:00

Checks before departure

The council lists this lookout for stargazing, but this preview does not assert a current road, fire, or same-night access clearance.

Current access notices

Council warns that hinterland stargazing locations can be dark, unlit, and outside reliable mobile coverage.

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

Opening window

No dated opening window is asserted by StarsWithMe; check current council and road information.

Reservation

No booking is represented by this page.

Transport

Plan a private vehicle and return route from Maleny before dark.

Road and arrival

Current local-road and Queensland Traffic status is required before departure.

Facilities

Shelter at the lookout · Minimal to no lighting

Protected-area rules

Use the named lookout only and keep lighting low for other visitors and wildlife.

Language support

Official visitor information is available in English.

Time basis

Australia/Brisbane

Forecast and viewing coordinates

-26.76031, 152.80982

Altitude

Altitude not shown until sourced

Before you stargaze

· 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.