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:
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
NOVEMBER 2025 DARK SKY MILKY WAY: DARK SKY & MILKY WAY: 9th – 23rd NOV
DECEMBER 2025 DARK SKY ORION NEBULA: DARK SKY & MILKY WAY: 8th – 23rd DEC
JANUARY 2026 DARK SKY ORION NEBULA: DARK SKY & MILKY WAY: 6th – 22nd JAN
FEB 2026 DARK SKY ORION NEBULA: DARK SKY & MILKY WAY: 5th – 20th FEB
MARCH 2026 DARK SKY ORION AND MILKY WAY: DARK SKY & MILKY WAY: 6th MAR – 23rd MAR
APRIL 2026 DARK SKY MILKY WAY: DARK SKY & MILKY WAY: 5th APR- 21ST APR
MAY 2026 DARK SKY MILKY WAY: DARK SKY & MILKY WAY: 5th – 20th MAY
------------------------ We have 2 lodges to select from --------------------------------
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.