Feature Event: Ballardong Aboriginal Astronomy – Under The Stars

Ballardong Dances. Photo credit: Rebecca Parkhouse

Enjoy a magical evening under the stars in Wongan Hills with the Ballardong Stargazing Experience!

Discover two worlds in the night sky above with Ballardong Artist and Storyteller, Catrina Smith, and Astrotourism WA Astronomy guide, Riley Johnston.

Journey across the stars with a green laser pointer tour as you marvel at Saturn, Jupiter and the amazing Emu In The Sky hidden within the Milky Way. Be amazed at what you see through the telescopes provided.

Over the weekend, there’s a bushtucker talk and tour, wildflower talk and walk, plus food stalls and even a Ballardong Dance performance.

Astrotourism WA, Ballardong Dreams and the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu invite one and all to a weekend of exciting activities to enjoy and explore the beauty of Wongan Hills’ spectacular natural areas and superb star-filled night skies.

Check out this exciting program of events and book here.

This event is supported by the WA Parks Foundation as part of Spring into Parks.

Tickets $30 – covers both days of the event

Kids under 12 are FREE

Enjoy these unique flavours from the Ballardong Dreaming Bush Tucker Tasting Plate