Discover the Dark Skies of Victoria Plains

For a dose of astro-tourism, these dark sky destinations in Victoria Plains are the perfect places for stargazing!

There’s no denying that Western Australia is home to some of the best places to stargaze in the world.

From Aristotle to Galileo, the night sky has fascinated humans for thousands of years. Every night, nature puts on a breathtaking, twinkling show for us with stars, nebulae and planets gleaming across the night sky.

As you would guess, the best places to see the stars are away from the light pollution caused by cities, on clear, dry nights. Victoria Plains is just as stone’s throw from Perth, is vast and sparsely populated, so you’ll find plenty of perfect spots to view the night sky.

European Space Agency (ESA)

Watch this space! 2025 promises to be an exciting year for ESA with big plans in place to open for public viewing. The New Norcia station is located about 8 kilometres south of New Norcia, which is about 150 kilometres north of Perth and is the perfect location for a touch of star gazing amidst the spectacular satellites. Look out for confirmed opening times from October 2025. 

New Norcia

Experience the majestic beauty of New Norcia at night. Australia's only monastic town is a historical and spiritual treasure in the West Australian bush. The town takes on another kind of special as the sun goes down and the stars come out. Camp out under the stars or take a walk through the historical buildings before settling into one of a number of accommodations on offer. 

Boshack Outback

At Boshack, enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of a moonlit silhouette across the lake and a sky full of beautiful stars while you relax by the seasonal campfire. The silence of the bush helps you to sleep soundly, and the chirping and singing birds help you to wake up to a beautiful outback sunrise.

For uninterrupted viewing of the Milky Way, try camping out at one of the Shire's well-equipped campgrounds:

Gillingarra

Piawaning

Yerecoin Wayside Rest Area

Mogumber