Explore the Southern Stars
Explore the Southern Stars
Explore the Southern Stars from kunanyi / Mt Wellington
Join us at the Springs on kunanyi / Mt Wellington and revel at the stars above. This tour is brought to you in collaboration with Astronomical Society of Tasmania. You will be guided around the night sky, starting with the Moon and our solar system. We should be able to look at other planets through a telescope. Then we’ll look further out to the milky way and into deep space.
We will spend an extended period outside in the cold and advise you pack all your warmest clothing.
The Details
tour duration
1.5 hours
walk duration
NA
distance
<100m
elevation gain
0m
difficulty
Easy
effort
Easy
offered
Selected Friday / Saturday Evenings
price
$30
transport
By request, meet at the springs in front of Lost Freight Cafe
catered meals and snacks
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and snacks
choose this walk if
You want to learn about the southern night sky
fitness level required
Basic / Low
family friendly?
Yes
essential personal gear
Raincoat, drink bottle, warm layers, torch, personal medication.
requirement for doctor's letter
If you are aged over 72, have a heart condition, recent chest pain when exercising, or bone/joint illness which affects your ability to exercise, you must provide a doctor's letter to confirm that you are able to complete this walk.
appropriate footwear
Supportive walking shoes with firm treaded soles are recommended. Dress shoes, high heels, and casual sandals or similar footwear are not appropriate footwear.
