The Backyard Universe
Multicultural stargazing & astronomy experiences in South Australia
Heysen Trail & Fleurieu Peninsula shuttle bus services
Nature, scenery, geology, winery & day tours
We offer multicultural night sky tours with laser pointer & large telescope on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia. Enjoy an evening of traditional stargazing and modern astronomy with an experienced local guide.
We also run door-to-door shuttle bus services for the southern Heysen Trail and Fleurieu Peninsula; including transfers to & from Adelaide airport and the Kangaroo Island ferries.
Announcements
Use your $100 Great State Experiences Voucher to book a tour with us (Sep to Nov 2021).
Wirrina Cove night sky tours
Experience a night sky that's practically as dark as the Outback but much closer to Adelaide.
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Other night sky tour locations
Private tours at your venue, or for special events, school camps or conferences.
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Gift Vouchers for night sky tours
Give someone the gift of the universe.
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Wirrina Coastline Walk
We don't just have starry night skies; there's a stunning coastline here too!
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Watch a time lapse of a Wirrina night sky tour.
A lucky bonus during a recent Wirrina night sky tour. The first outburst since 2006 of the bright recurring nova RS Ophiuchi.
Downloads:
- Heysen Trail service brochure with maps & GPS coordinates.
- School camps brochure.
