Immerse yourself in one of the darkest places on earth. Travel with a local through Australia’s first Dark Sky Reserve, culminating in a guided tour of the night sky at a private astronomy site. The views will take your breath away!

Tour includes:

·      Return bus transfers from accommodation Hahndorf 15/10 @6pm and 17/10 @7pm

·      Main course Dinner & Dark Sky History Presentation at Pretoria Hotel Mannum Wed 15/10 only 

 ·     Insightful commentary enroute about the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve

 ·     Dark Sky Presentation including laser pointer tour of the night sky by an astronomer  

·      Use of provided telescope under red light to view the night sky

·      Access to a private location - Ted's at Walker Flat

·      Pull up stools

·      Yoga mats

Discover an enchanting journey in the heart of Australia's very first International Dark Sky Reserve. 

Our custom built Australian Regional Tourism Conference Tour introduces you to one of the darkest places on earth within a close range of a capital city. Recordings of the Reserve regularly measure an average of 21.9 on a scale of 0 to 22.  About 300 stars can typically be seen in Southern Hemisphere urban areas, where an estimated 5000 can be seen here, including a better view of the centre of the galaxy (the Milky Way) !

Cross the 3rd longest navigable River in the world on a ferry.  Marvel at ancient cliffs, and take in the sights from incredible vantage points.  This region has the tallest cliffs and the longest single bend along the entire length of the Murray River.  Your tour meanders along the roadside path parallel to the River, amongst rolling hills and flat plains of a farming district with it's own story to tell.  You'll see popular nesting grounds for cockatoos, and plentiful wildlife.  We'll introduce you to the human stars of the region, explain the fabric of the society, and why it's so dark here. 

Stargazing at Ted's - positioned in the heart of the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve, you will have use of a private location 'Ted's Walker Flat' under red light, without interuption from passing traffic.  Our astronomer will guide you through the night sky of stars, constellations, planets, clusters and galaxies with amazing viewing through our provided powerful telescope and green laser pointer. The views are sure take your breath away.

*IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE BOOKING:  

MEETING:  The tour Wednesday 15 October meets at Discovery Parks Hahndorf  Reception at 6pm and includes dinner.  The tour Friday 17 October meets at Discovery Parks Hahndorf Reception at 7pm and does not include dinner.  Any other specific accommodation pickups may be available, by contacting hello@jugglehouse.com.au prior to 7/10/25

BOOKING CLOSING DATE:  Bookings close Tuesday 7 October 2025 unless sold out prior.  No exceptions.

BOOKING LINK:  For our reference, please use booking link ART2025 at checkout

MOON PHASE CALENDAR: for information, this experience does not operate everyday of the year.  We avoid holding viewing nights when the moon is very bright because you cannot look through a telescope during this time, and we want you to see a Dark Sky. Selected dates are generally based on dark dates of the moon phase calendar (click to view).  

PENDING: once you book, if your order is returned as Pending, this means the tour has not reached minimum numbers. Once others book, our system will automatically send you an email with confirmation.

MIN: 6 pax

MAX: 24 pax

Photo credits: Ben Goode (Cover Photo & Big Bend Cliffs Photo) & Dave Hartley Photography, Mannum)

While this is a custom built tour for ART2025, you may be interested to read further details for general public in these headings below:

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We look forward to hosting you in this stunning part of South Australia!