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River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Dinner Tour
River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Dinner Tour
Highlights
- Witness the night sky flaunt its magic at the River Murray Dark Sky Reserve
- Enjoy a sunset pub-style meal at the Swan Reach Hotel
- Visit an ancient rock shelter and learn more about the Aboriginal Dreaming
Discover the wonders of the cosmos on this enlightening dark sky tour! Departing Mannum, you'll enjoy a pub meal at Swan Reach Hotel before exploring an ancient rock shelter. Then, travel to a stargazer's delight perched on top of the tallest Murray River cliff and get lost in the starry night sky.
What's Included?
- Return transfers from Mannum
- Main meal at Swan Reach Hotel
- Use of provided telescope
- Insightful commentary
The magical starlit canopy above us tells a wonderful story. This stargazing experience will leave you starry-eyed as you learn more about the night sky from expert astronomers at the iconic River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve. Departing from the picturesque town of Mannum, enjoy a scenic drive that hugs the Murray River before arriving at the Swan Reach Hotel for a hearty pub meal. Perched atop golden cliffs, take delight in spectacular views of the River as you tuck into your meal. You'll then head to an ancient rock shelter believed to be 5000 years old and one of South Australia's most significant Aboriginal cultural sites, to learn more about the Aboriginal Dreaming from your guide.
And then for the main event, you'll head to the top of the Murray River Cliffs for an awe-inspiring stargazing experience. Renowned as one of the darkest places on earth, viewers can see up to an estimated 5000 stars at this site. Feel utter bliss as you get lost in the twinkling canopy above. You'll get to peak through an amazing telescope to view stars, constellations, planets, clusters and galaxies. Feel free to bring your own digital camera and tripod to receive tips on how to connect to the starry night sky.
Session Length
- Please allow 6-7 hours for the duration of this experience
- Available seven days a week
- Departs Mannum at 4:30pm weeknights & Fridays and 5.30pm on Saturday's. This may vary depending on sunset times
Guidelines
- Basic fitness level required for walking
- Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Fully enclosed trailer for transporting equipment and luggage available on request
- Bowhill Store may be visited instead of Swan Reach Hotel
Cancellation
- Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Numbers on the Day
Minimum of six passengers for the tour to depart.
Spectators
This experience is not appropriate for spectators.
Weather
Cloud forecasts are unreliable until the day of tour departure. In the event of weather prohibiting your Dark Sky tour from proceeding, you will be contacted as soon as possible and offered to reschedule.
Dress Code
Flat, enclosed shoes are recommended. Dress warm as it can get cold at night time, even in summer.
This experience departs from Mannum, SA.
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