The Siding Spring Observatory and Café will be open over the School holidays from 9.30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am to 4pm on Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Walking Tours of the Mountain:
Take a closer look around Siding Spring Observatory. Join our Guide and explore this special astronomy site and learn about the importance of this area to astronomy research and the natural environment. Enjoy a walk with breathtaking views of the Warrumbungle volcano.
Tours usually take about 1½ hours. Prices include entry to the Exhibition area. Please allow additional time to fully enjoy this experience. If the weather is inclement, you will still have a guided look at the Visitor Exhibition area and Anglo Australian Telescope viewing gallery.
Costs are:
$10.00 for adults, $7.50 for children and Seniors, and $30.00 for a family (2A,2C)
The dates and times for the School Holiday Period tours are as follows:
September 11.00 am on Tuesday 21st. Thursday 23rd, Saturday 25th, Tuesday 28th, Thursday 30th
October 11.00am on Tuesday 5th, Thursday 7th,Saturday 9th,
If you have a group of more than 15 people coming on another day and wish a tour – please contact the Visitors Centre to see if it can be arranged.
Please note it the weather here is quite variable, it can be quite warm or at the other extreme quite cool. Sunscreen, a hat, water and a warm coat/jacket are advisable. The walk takes place on some hilly and uneven ground so sensible and closed in foot wear is essential. Bookings are recommended as numbers are limited per tour and can be made on 6842 6211 or 6842 6399
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