There's something truly magical about the night sky at Stargazers Forest Hideaway.

Once the sun sets behind the towering karri trees and the forest falls silent, the stars take centre stage. Nestled between Pemberton and Nannup, our secluded location offers dark rural skies with very little light pollution, making it one of the best places in Western Australia's Southern Forests to experience the beauty of the night sky.

 

On clear nights, you can enjoy the Milky Way stretching across the sky, Bright constellations and planets, The Southern Cross in stunning clarity and meteor showers and the occasonal shooting star.
Relax on your private deck, beside your campfire, or outside your cottage or glamping suite and simply look up.

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Best Time for Stargazing
While the stars shine all year round, the best viewing conditions are: Autumn & Winter, longer nights and crisp, clear skies.  New Moon - darker skies and maximum visibility.  After rain - when the air is fresh and exceptionally clear. ​​​

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Helpful Stargazing Tips.
Allow your eyes 15-20 minutes to adjust to the darkenss.
Turn off torches and lights where possible.

Download a free stargazing app to identify constellations and planets.​​​

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Helpful Websites
Before heading outside, you may like to check the Current Moon Phase at https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/, the Pemberton Weather Forecast at https://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/pemberton.shtml, Cloud Cover at https://www.windy.com/, the Meteor Shower Calendar at https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/, and International Space Station Flyover Times at https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/.

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Free Stargazing Apps
Download one of these free apps before your stay and simply point your phone towards the sky to identify stars, planets and constellations
 

SkyView Lite (iPhone & Android) is perfect for beginners and families, allowing you to identify celestial objects simply by pointing your phone at the sky.
Stellarium Mobile is one of the world's most popular astronomy apps, featuring detailed interactive maps of the night sky.
Sky Tonight provides an easy-to-use guide to stars, planets and upcoming astronomical events.

Star Walk 2 is a beautifully designed interactive sky guide featuring constellations, planets and satellites.

Sky Guide (iPhone) offers a simple, intuitive interface and is an excellent choice for Apple users.