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Gingin Observatory

Tourist attractions

1098 Military Rd, Yeal, WA 6503
(08) 9575 7740

Description

The Observatory boasts a fully retractable roof, state of the art telescopes and amazing WA dark sky offering visitors a world class astronomy experience.

The GDC Observatory is part of the Gravity Precinct and shares this special piece of pristine bushland with the Gravity Discovery Centre, AIGO research centre and the famous Zadko telescope enabling visitors to experience science in an extraordinary number of ways.

The Observatory, is situated at Yeal, between Yanchep National Park and the township of Gingin. Twelve kilometres off Indian Ocean Drive (Wanneroo Road) and twenty five kilometres from Brand Highway (near the Gingin turnoff), we are within an hour to an hour and a half from Perth and surrounds providing close access to have this truly unique experience.

 

Details

Open days/Times: Night Visits from 7 - 9pm Fri & Sat

Attractions: Discovery centres, Observatories

Open Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Suited For: Family-friendly, Kids

Location

1098 Military Rd, Yeal, WA 6503

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