Welcome to Kingaroy Observatory
LOCATION: We are located 250m on right up from the airport terminal along Geoff Raph Drive.
1.On the Calendar shown on this page, book on any date that has a BOLD dot. These dates indicate Moonless nights which is the best times to see billions of stars. 2. Greyed-out dates can not be booked as they are over a bright Moon period, which makes viewing of Nebulae, Galaxies etc, more difficult due to moonlight.The brighter the Moon is, the less stars you see. 3. NOTE on Bookings:When you book, it is imperative, you call the Observatory 1 hour out from start time, for a check of things.
4. Stargazing shows begin at 7.30pm and conclude at 9pm.
5. MOBILE PHONES TO BE TURNED OFF when entering the Observatory premises as they will interfere with the GPS and computer assisted telescopes
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1. Please call the Observatory on 0427 961 391 to inquire if we are doing a night show on a date you have in mind before you book online.
2. Our night shows begin at 7.30 pm and conclude at 9pm-ish
3. Bookings close at 2pm on the day of your nominated stargazing night.
4. Bookings of 5 or more Adults use the Group Booking tab and any bookings made for 2 months or more in advance, require FULL payment up front. We'll give you our bank details in a replied email.
Show prices
Adult/Senior $40
Pensioner with card $30
Schoolage 5-17yrs $20
Group bookings (not Schools) attract a 50% deposit.


Night shows not suitable for children under 5 years..
Bookings close at 2pm on the day of your chosen stargazing date.
Bookings of 6 or more Adults, require a 50% deposit via EFT. Details of this in our reply email.
Night Show prices
Please phone the Observatory 1 hour out from start time for a weather check.
Groups
Kingaroy Observatory welcomes group bookings. Our stargazing nights are ideally suited for those 5-years and older.
Schools planning a visit, should pick a Friday nigh as there is no school the next day. Our shows are also suited for Community groups, Bus and Coach tours.
Bookings Are Essential
General Information
Show Prices
1.Adult and Senior$40
6.Booking Notes
Our stargazing shows begin at 7.30pm and conclude at 9pm
1. Stargazing shows are weather dependent, so please phone 1 hour ahead of start time.
7. Night Shows not suitable for children under 5 yr old
8. All prices shown are cash only.
9.If your booking is only for a couple on a night that we do not have the sufficient numbers, you can elect to pay double, so that night show can proceed.
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