Warrumbungle Observatory 

Friday 4 Dec  9pm

Forecast - Clear Skies

 COVID-19 UPDATE

This tour has changed from what we normally offer due to Government restrictions with the coronavirus pandemic. These will change once a bright spark discovers a vaccine and restrictions are lifted.

We have restricted the group size that can attend so sessions book out quickly.

To cover costs we have to charge a flat rate for all people regardless of age.

At least 4 people are required for the show to go ahead.

Every person regardless of age must have a ticket with your name on it.     

We are required to keep names & contact details for 28 days

These may change as different restrictions change.

Once the coronavirus crisis passes we will revert back to our normal tours and pricing listed below.

Please do not come if you are

              have tested positive with covid-19

              supposed to be in quarantine

              feeling unwell or have covid-19 symptoms

              waiting for a covid-19 test result

             If you are please cancel your ticket immediately.

              dont have at ticket for the correct session with your name on it

                  not going to follow the following safety rules

While you are on site you must follow the safety instructions given.

               Sanitise your hands on arrival with sanitiser provided

                Social distancing of 1.5 metres to be exercised at all times

                If you have children, keep them with you, do not have them running around.

                Cough and sneeze into your elbow 

                      Do not touch the telescopes or eyepieces with your hands. You can look through them

              Not essential but would really appreciate if you wear a mask

                                                             Night Sky & Telescope Tour.

View Coonabarabran's pristine night sky through our range of up to 5 telescopes.

Start off with a tour of the night sky pointing out the stars, planets, Milky Way, and constellations.

View the Moon, Planets, Stars, Comets, Nebulae, and Galaxies shown in great clarity through our telescopes giving explanations.

Have a photo taken of a colourful nebula with your Canon or Nikon DSLR camera body (no lens)

Answer all of your astronomy and night sky questions.

Night Show lasts for 1 hour + 15 mins dedicated after to take a photo with your Canon or Nikon DSLR.

Show is weather permitting.

Coonabarabran can be very cold at night. The telescope viewing is outside in the open air so it is important to bring very warm clothes.

The minimum group size is 4 people to go ahead for the show to cover costs. 

Scroll down and take note of the directions detailed as our address is not found with a car gps

Entry   Cost                      $28 per person regardless of age (Tues to Sat)

                                                         Sundays  & Mondays      $30

                                           Public Holidays               $40

A booking / card fee will apply when purchasing a ticket from 123tix

All tickets are the same price regardless of age due to the small group restrictions.

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DATE AND TIMES WE RUN THE SHOWS

Dec 2 - 23            9pm

Dec 24 - 26          Closed

Dec 27 - 30          9pm  (Note that the 28th is a designated public holiday so public holiday rates apply)

Dec 31 - Jan 1     Closed

Jan 2 - Jan 10      9pm

Dates after Jan 10 not released as yet

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HOW TO MAKE A BOOKING

Bookings and prepayment are essential. We are only permitted to accept prepaid ticket holders.

There is no entry without a prepaid ticket for every person regardless of age.

If you bring an extra regardless of age without a ticket we have to decline your entry with no refund.

Your ticket must have your name on it and cant be transferred to any other person.

You must also provide your address and mobile phone number for contact tracing processes by NSW Helath if required

To Purchase a Ticket 

Book online at www.123tix.com.au/events/tenbyobservatory

There are no payment facilities on site so there is no entry without prepayment and a ticket. 

When you book you agree to the information below about cancellations and refunds.

Once you receive your ticket please check it straight away that you have purchased the correct date and session. You are only permitted entry on the date and time on the ticket.

Show the ticket on your phone on arrival to the tour guide. There is no need to print it out.

Directions to find us are on the ticket. Make sure you read this before you come out as we can be hard to find in the dark. If unsure make a trip in the daylight hours to ensure you know where to come.

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 Minimum group size

There is a minimum group size of the equivalent of 4 paying adults for the show to go ahead.

If the number is not achieved we will contact you at least an hour before by text to the mobile phone number you provided and also send you an email to the email address provided.

Overcast Skies and Cancellation of the Show

The show is weather permitting.

We cancel the show and issue a refund if it is raining or overcast or if it is too windy.

If you are driving from a great distance keep an eye on weather forecast or call us on 0488 425 112 before you leave.

We make a judgement about an hour before the show starts.

If we decide to cancel we will email you and send you a text to the Australian mobile phone number you provided in the booking process about an hour before the show starts.

You will need to be in phone range to be able to receive this.

If you are staying out of range you will need to provide a method of contacting you. There will be on one at the gate to advise if it has been cancelled.

If its cloudy and you havent got a message, please contact us, it could be I have texted the wrong phone  number or sometimes Telstra sends them too late, or you are out of range. 

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Cancellations and Refunds

If you decide to cancel, a refund will be issued if you give at least 72 hours notice given to Warrumbungle Observatory. Contact Peter Starr by calling 0488 425 112 or email [email protected]. Dont rely on a text as sometimes telstra take their time sending it.

No refund is given if less than 72 hours notice. The ticketing fee is not refunded if you cancel.

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If we cancel due to bad weather, tour guide away sick, or changes to covid-19 restrictions, or insufficent numbers

A refund is given

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Transferring your ticket to another session.

We cannot transfer your ticket to another session. You would need to cancel your booking and purchase a new ticket. The ticketing fee is not refunded.

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Changing Numbers

You cannot change numbers.

You would need to cancel your whole booking and repurchase tickets. The ticketing fee is not refunded.

Enquiries and Information

Email Peter Starr            [email protected]

Follow these directions as Timor Rd will not be on your GPS

Your GPS may call Timor Rd Tooraweenah Rd or John Renshaw Parkway. Please dont use your car GPS to find us.

We can be hard to find in the dark so best to do a drive by in the daylight hours.

Directions from Coonabarabran:

We are exactly 9.0km from the only roundabout in Coonabarabran.

Turn into Dalgarno St heading west at the roundabout.

Take the 2nd right into Namoi St.

Take the 3rd left into Eden St and follow this road out of town for 8.4km. The road changes name to Timor Rd. We are on the left hand side.

You know when you have gone too far when you see the Warrumbungle Mountain Motel on the right which is 400m past us.

Directions from the Warrumbungle National Park:

Exit the Park heading towards Coonabarabran. When you pass the Siding Spring Observatory intersection, keep going 14 km. We are on the right 400m past the Warrumbungle Mountain Motel.

Watch for WildLife when driving around Coonabarabran

You will see kangaroo signs on the way to the observatory. Please take note of these, they are not joking. Best to drive slow and take your time.

Parking at the Observatory

When you enter the driveway from Timor Rd, turn right and drive for 40 metres. You will see a gate half way along the fence.

Please reverse park so your headlights do not shine at the observatory.

Enter the gate and walk up to the viewing platform before the main observatory.

Present your physical ticket or show on your smart phone.