Norfolk Island Stargazing Spectacular
26 August 2022 - 03 September 2022
PriceFrom $2469pp twin share
DetailsJoin astronomer Dave Reneke on an amazing astronomy tour of our beautiful night skies!
Holiday Package Inclusions
Event Details
Join astronomer Dave Reneke on an amazing astronomy tour of our beautiful night skies - Norfolk Island is a Gold Level Dark Sky registered site.
David Reneke ('Astro Dave') is one of Australia's most well known and respected astronomers and lecturers with links to some of the world's leading astronomical institutions. David presents information in an easy to understand, up to date and informative manner - he is an experienced guide with decades of experience leading star-gazing discovery tours.
Norfolk Island is now a Gold Level Dark Sky Town recognised for its “excellent dark sky – suitable for deep sky observing and astrophotography”.
This follows Norfolk Island Tourism’s successful application to the Australian Dark Sky Register (ADSR) in which this popular holiday destination for Australians and New Zealanders joins a select group of locations that provide great views of the night sky which are accessible to everyone.
Norfolk Island proudly has little or no light pollution and boasts one of the darkest skies on Earth.
Sessions through the week start with a warm Welcome Event to meet Dave and other travellers for the event. Our indoor Audio-Visual presentations include 'Secrets of the Universe' explaining the Universe using the latest NASA images and Apollo 11 The Untold Story, 50 moon landing facts you were never told about and never knew!,
View the Moon up close, planets, stars, nebula, take a laser guided sky tour enjoy Dave’s indigenous Sky Stories, hold a real meteorite, take your own Moon photo and enjoy a Farewell Dinner on the last night!
Optional tours are available at extra cost for participants wishing to learn more about Norfolk Island's unique culture, environment and industries.
Holiday Package Prices
Program Details
Saturday
Evening Meet Astro Dave & fellow Stargazers
Sunday
Morning Morning free to visit the Sunday Markets
Afternoon Half Day Orientation Tour
Evening Indoor Presentation: "Secrets of the Universe"
Telescope Viewing ‘The Moon’ & Laser Guided Sky Tour
Monday
Morning Optional Tour - Fletcher' Mutiny Cyclorama
Afternoon Optional Tour - Norfolk Island Culture & Heritage
Evening Telescope Viewing ‘Planets’ & Laser Guided Sky Tour
Tuesday
Morning Optional Tour - Island Adventures 4WD
Afternoon Safe Solar Viewing
Evening Optional Tour - Cliff-Top Island Fish Fry (5pm)
Wednesday
Morning Optional Tour - Breakfast Bushwalk
Afternoon Optional Tour - Pitcairn Settlers Village
Evening Indoor Presentation: Apollo 11 The Untold Story
Telescope Viewing ‘Starlight Star bright’ & Laser Guided Sky Tour
Thursday
Morning Optional Tour - Mootineers Cheese Tour
Afternoon Optional Tour - Farm & Industry Tour
Evening Farewell Dinner with Astro Dave
Please note that some tours are weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
Optional Tours are an additional cost to the holiday package registration.
Fantastic!! What a Great Night. Dave's commentary & the telescope views were out of this world and he is so easy to listen to.
I also saw MARS for the first time! Magic, will rebook.
Ray Burgess, King Creek
Terms and Conditions
Please note prices are current today and subject to change without notice up until time of final payment and ticketing.
Conditions/Cancellation penalties
Deposit and final payment
Package prices advertised are subject to availability at time of booking. A non-refundable deposit per person is due upon booking: $250 if booking prior to 24 May 2022; or $1000 if booking after 24 May 2022. Final payment is due prior to 1 June 2022. In some cases air tickets will be issued within 24 hours of making the reservation. Airfare is subject to availability and non-refundable after issue. Tickets are non-transferable. Accommodation cancellation penalties apply within 90 days prior to travel. Within 60 days of travel, up to 100% cancellation fees may apply. We therefore strongly recommend travel insurance to protect you against some unforeseen cancellations.
Non-refundable deposits are taken on behalf of suppliers as assurance of payment for services we book for you as well as for the service we have undertaken on your behalf. There are many reasons why people decide to cancel traveling and in all cases deposits remain non-refundable.
Cancellation after final payment and ticketing as a result of Covid19
Bulk Purchase seats: After final payment, and in the event of a lockdown of the Island or border closure from your destination QANTAS policy for bulk purchase class seats affected by Covid19 travel bans is to hold your tickets over as a credit for a replacement date for the group as a whole. Please note QANTAS will not provide a refund and accommodation partners will also only hold your bookings as a credit to be used at a later date and will not offer a refund. Credits are only available after final payment when a travel ban is in place, please note usual cancellation policies apply if cancellation occurs when no travel ban is actually in place from either your area or Norfolk Island.
Instant Purchase seats: After final payment and in the event of a lockdown or border closure affecting your ability to travel, Qantas policy will allow you to either cancel your ticket, and a cancellation fee may be charged in accordance with your fare rules; or a flight credit will be issued to hold your tickets over for a replacement date subject to availability. Please note that accommodation partners will only hold your bookings as a credit to be used at a later date and will not offer a refund. Credits are only available after final payment when a travel ban is in place, please note usual cancellation policies apply if cancellation occurs when no travel ban is actually in place from either your area or Norfolk Island.
Payment Options
Prices shown are in Australian dollars and are payable by personal or bank cheques or by direct deposit into our Commonwealth Bank account (please see bank details below). If you would prefer to pay by Visa or Mastercard, please add 1.5% to the total cost of your holiday package.
A word from your dedicated travel agent - Sophie
Here at Norfolk Island Travel Centre, we are experts in arranging group travel!
Please let me know if there are 10+ in your group who would like to travel as there may be discounts I can secure for you.
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