Bookings are required for group visits to the Parkes Observatory.
Running late?
Please contact us on 02 6861 1777 if your group is running late.
Activity details
Note that teachers and coach drivers are free of charge.
Visitors centre
Cost: Free
Total visit time: 1-2 hours
Includes:
- Viewing the telescope from the publicly accessible areas
- Exploring the astronomy exhibition, hands-on activities and playground
Scavenger hunt
Cost: $4 per person
Total visit time: 1-2 hours
Suitable for students aged 7-14.
Includes:
- Activity booklet (map and clues, puzzles and quizzes, astronomy fun facts and tasks to do at school or at home)
- Souvenir pencil
Note: The scavenger hunt is designed to run unassisted.
3D theatre
Cost: $8 per person; Companion cards accepted
Total running time: 30 minutes
Includes:
- Three short 3D films
Scavenger hunt and 3D theatre
Cost: $11 per person
Total visit time: 1.5-2.5 hours
Includes:
- Activity booklet
- Souvenir pencil
- Three short 3D films
Bookings are required for group visits to the Parkes Observatory.
Running late?
Please contact us on 02 6861 1777 if your group is running late.
Activity details
Note that teachers and coach drivers are free of charge.
Visitors centre
Cost: Free
Total visit time: 1-2 hours
Includes:
- Viewing the telescope from the publicly accessible areas
- Exploring the astronomy exhibition, hands-on activities and playground
Scavenger hunt
Cost: $4 per person
Total visit time: 1-2 hours
Suitable for students aged 7-14.
Includes:
- Activity booklet (map and clues, puzzles and quizzes, astronomy fun facts and tasks to do at school or at home)
- Souvenir pencil
Note: The scavenger hunt is designed to run unassisted.
3D theatre
Cost: $8 per person; Companion cards accepted
Total running time: 30 minutes
Includes:
- Three short 3D films
Scavenger hunt and 3D theatre
Cost: $11 per person
Total visit time: 1.5-2.5 hours
Includes:
- Activity booklet
- Souvenir pencil
- Three short 3D films