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Summary
104 acre dark sky property at Coonabarabran in Australia’s first International Dark Sky Park. Includes off-grid home private observatory and established skywatching heritage and cultural tours.
Location Details
68 Carmichael Lane
About the Business
The Phone Code for this property is: 59240. Please quote this number when phoning or texting.
Own a rare piece of the universe at Dark Sky Hill 68 Carmichael Lane Coonabarabran NSW 2357. This 104 acre (42.29 ha) property sits on a private plateau at the edge of the Warrumbungle landscape in the heart of Australia’s first International Dark Sky Park. The location delivers some of the darkest and clearest skies in the country with breathtaking views across the Castlereagh River valley and dramatic rocky outcrops. The observatory sits at 675 metres elevation.
The property includes a modern off-grid home designed to take full advantage of the views and a fully operational private observatory equipped with premium telescopes including a Celestron Origin RASA and 11-inch computer-driven tracking telescope paired with a Pegasus Smart Eye digital eyepiece. Infrastructure is complete and debt-free with solar power battery storage diesel backup bore water large tanks and all-weather access already in place.
Included in the sale is the established skywatching and heritage cultural tour business component. Guests enjoy immersive night-sky experiences under pristine dark skies with guided viewing of planets nebulae the Milky Way and southern celestial objects. Heritage cave tours and cultural storytelling add depth connecting guests with the geological and Gamilaraay cultural significance of the area. Wildlife encounters including resident brush-tailed rock wallabies are a regular highlight. The operation has built a strong reputation with excellent reviews forward bookings and coverage in leading publications.
This is a genuine turnkey astro-tourism opportunity focused on the property and the skywatching heritage tour component. The separate accommodation business operating from the sister property is not included. Significant expansion potential exists with multiple plateau areas already serviced by power water and access roads ideal for glamping pods or additional guest facilities. The groundwork and planning are in place to grow the offering substantially while preserving the low-profile high-quality character of the experience.
The property benefits from its position near Siding Spring Observatory and Warrumbungle National Park placing it at the centre of a growing astro-tourism region. Whether you are an operator seeking a ready-made lifestyle business or an investor looking for a unique high-potential asset in one of Australia’s most special locations this opportunity stands out.
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