Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory

Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory is situated above Town Beach in Rotary Park. It’s a great place to visit for anyone interested in astronomy and science.

The observatory is open Friday and Sunday nights all year, and Wednesday nights during peak holiday times. Entertaining presentations cover various astronomical topics or take you for a tour of the night sky and our place in the universe with spectacular images of astronomical objects.

Weather permitting, the evening includes a look at an astronomical object through the observatory’s 14″ Schmidt Cassegrain reflector telescope. The presentation goes for about one hour and is held regardless of the weather.

A gift shop has many inexpensive, educational and fun items for purchase.

Please note that on each Open Night, a maximum 20 people can be accommodated inside the Observatory (for COVID safety reasons). Entry is by booking only. Tickets are not available at the door.