Dark Sky Eco Retreat
Darkest nights are around the New Moon but we rate skywatching from 3 days after the full moon to 3 days after the new moon.
Here are some dates as a guide:
March 17th - 1st April Milky Way Jupiter Mars Orion Nebula and Magellanic Clouds
April 16th - 1st March Milky Way Uranus Jupiter Mars Orion Nebula and Magellanic Clouds
May 16th - 30th May Milky Way Deep sky objects and Magellanic Clouds
JUNE 2025 DARK SKY & MILKY WAY: 14th – 28th JUN
JULY 2025 DARK SKY & MILKY WAY: 14th – 28th JUL
AUGUST 2025 DARK SKY & MILKY WAY: 12TH AUG- 26TH AUG
SEPTEMBER 2025 DARK SKY & MILKY WAY: 11TH SEPT – 25TH SEPT
OCTOBER 2025 DARK SKY & MILKY WAY: 10TH OCT – 24TH OCT
------------------------ We have 2 lodges to select from --------------------------------
Dark Sky Eco Retreat luxurious yurt-style lodges nestled in woodlands with views of the Emu paddocks. The Banksia has 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6 people in 3 queen beds and The Grevillea sleeps 4 people in 2 queen beds.
The retreat is totally "off grid". The private lodges boast all the creature comforts you need including queen sized comfortable beds, a spacious living area, well-appointed kitchen and separate dining room. You can book an Emu Safari or a Sky watching experience from our onsite private observatory.
To book the SKYWATCHING experience or the EMU SAFARI select ADDON and nominate the number of guests over 16 to be included. Guests under 16 are free.
Both lodges have outdoor spas overlooking the park and the Emus.
Guests can stay connected with free STARLINK very fast internet. Smart TVs deliver many apps for you to sign in on. Foxtel is available at the Banksia Lodge and Foxtel Go at the Grevillea Lodge.
Check In : After 2pm
Check Out : Before 10am
Reception Hours : 9am to 5pm
After Hours : For more details please contact us on +61450511580
Car Parking : Free parking on premises
Getting There : We are located 9kms out of Coonabarabran NSW.
On booking confirmation we provide a welcome package with detailed instructions on how to find us and information you will need on what to expect.