The Night Sky over Yilliminning Rock. Image credit: Reddit user u/IAmYoda
NARROGIN ASTROTOURISM
Take advantage of some of the darkest skies in the world to view the majesty of our southern hemisphere stars.
From the Southern Hemisphere you can see the Southern Cross, the Magellanic Clouds and the beautiful Aboriginal constellation of the “Emu in the Sky”.
On a moonless night, the stunning Milky Way Galaxy stretches across the night sky in all its glory. It feels like you could almost touch it! It’s something that everyone on Earth should experience more often.
Take advantage of some of the darkest skies in the world to view the majesty of our southern hemisphere stars.
From the Southern Hemisphere you can see the Southern Cross, the Magellanic Clouds and the beautiful Aboriginal constellation of the “Emu in the Sky”.
On a moonless night, the stunning Milky Way Galaxy stretches across the night sky in all its glory. It feels like you could almost touch it! It’s something that everyone on Earth should experience more often.
Where to Go!
Narrogin Golf Club - Close and easy to reach
It’s only 6 km from town and the Golf Club has kindly allowed visitors to set up in its car park area. No camping is allowed, however you’re welcome to bring telescopes and binoculars for a stargazing evening.
Yilliminning Rock- A great spot for the moderately fit.
Located 19 km east of Narrogin, Yilliminning Rock offers superb wildflower displays in the spring months and great views from the rock. This historic spot also has a memorial tree for George Brockway, a little known but amazing forester and conservationist.
Stargaze from the base or climb to the top of the rock for an unparalleled vista. Please take care when climbing at night and do not stray from the summit.
Camping is not permitted in the reserve and there are no toilets. Please take your rubbish when you leave.
Monthly Stargazing Highlights
Open this great web page for monthly views of stars, comets, planets and asteroids in the southern night sky.
Image: Stars through the canopy of the George Brockway Tree at Yilliminning Rock. Courtesy Carol Redford
Open this great web page for monthly views of stars, comets, planets and asteroids in the southern night sky.
Image: Stars through the canopy of the George Brockway Tree at Yilliminning Rock. Courtesy Carol Redford
