Dinner with the Stars
Your evening is sorted at this combination graze and gaze event at Outback Astronomy. Dine outdoors under the big outback sky. After dinner, your sky guide explains the sparkling sky view. Bookings are essential at least three days in advance. The event is limited to small groups.
Guests must select the main course in advance. A light dessert and a hot beverage also included in the ticket price.
All guests are supplied with an audio unit to hear the sky guide’s live narration. Buy ear phones from us or bring your own to plug into the audio system. All guests will have access to optical equipment. The equipment used on any evening is subject to conditions, time of year and discretion of staff.
In winter, bring a blanket for each person. In summer, cover skin and plan to coats. In between, plan to be cold and rug up. See FAQs for more information about what to wear.
$195.00
Description
Enjoy dinner with the stars – casual dining outdoors, followed by an Outback Astronomy sky show. It’s a relaxing, informative and safe outdoor activity. We start with dinner. You will be required to preselect the main meal from tasty options when booking online.
- Classic chicken curry
- Chickpea, haloumi, spinach curry (V, GF)
- Homestyle Irish beef stew
- The Betelgeuse (big beef burger)
- The Sirius (big chicken burger)
- The Vindemiatrix (big veggie burger) (V)
- The Algedi (big salad with goat’s cheese) (V, GF)
A hot beverage is included. Table water supplied. Beverage packages can be purchased online. Bar service is available. EFTPOS facilities. Heating during dinner if needed.
This outdoors dining experience is simple but exclusive – attendance is limited to small groups.
After dinner, we stargaze. Dinner guests will enjoy stargazing from a reclined chair. Side table provided. Bar open during dinner service.
In winter we will supply guests with a sleeping bag for additional warmth.
No astronomy knowledge is required.
Special terms and conditions
Our terms and conditions are published online and apply, otherwise where there is a difference, the following terms and conditions take precedence.
Full payment in advance for all guests is required.
No refunds if any moving clouds due to inclusion of dinner service. Once we have committed to proceed, if there is cloud, the sky show may involve telescope viewing only. Please note that weather forecasts are supplied by external service providers. We try to make the best decisions possible based on forecasts supplied.
If rain is forecast or threatens, we will endeavour to make a decision on whether to proceed 48 hours before the start of the event. If we need to fully cancel this means your payment will be refunded in full. It is not possible to refund less than 48 hours before the start of the event.
If we see reason to do so we attempt to liaise with guests about the weather three days prior to the event. It is very important that all guests supply an accurate mobile phone number for contact during this time. Failure to do so may result in disappointment or financial penalties, including loss of right to receive a full refund due to poor weather.
Additional information
| EARPHONES | You require earphones – bring your own or purchase when you book online. Ear phones must be cabled with 3.5mm round connections. Apple Lightning connectors, USB, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi ear phones are not suitable. |
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| STAY WARM | This advice applies to all persons. |
| ARRIVAL TIME | • On the day of your sky show we text arrival time. Make sure your mobile phone details are correct. |
| PET DOG FRIENDLY | • If your pet is tame, quiet and socialised, no problems. Ensure all pets are leashed at all times at our venue. Text us in advance if you will bring a pet so we can ensure you have a pet-friendly gazing area (0427 055 225). |
| STAY SAFE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC | • We continue to encourage social distancing during stargazing. |
| YOUNG CHILDREN | • This sky show is not suitable for children aged 0 to 5 years. |
