#1
Darryl Darben
2009-02-16
Very interesting and entertaining for the whole family and it's located in a great little towm.
Cosmos Centre and Observatory
Ever wondered what the Moon, Mars, Venus and the Milky Way actually look like, or secretly want to look into the eyes of the sun? Well, at the Cosmos centre at Charleville you can. Equipped with powerful telescopes, knowledgeable astronomers, and all the gear you’ll ever need, the dark setting and outback unpolluted skies create the perfect conditions for star gazing.
Check out the craters of the moon and view star systems that are 2,000 to 16,000 light years away. There are interactive displays, theatre presentations and day and night observatory experiences that journey you through the cosmos. You’ll see the sky like you have never seen it before.
Guaranteed you’ll walk away with stars in your eyes.
Getting there:
Charleville is 750km west of Brisbane. The Cosmos centre is located on Qantas Dr.
By train:
Catch The Westlander to Charleville. To book your rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.
Further information:
Charleville visitor Information 07 4654 3057
Cosmos Centre Ph 07 4654 7771
Opening times and tour times change depending on the season.
Voters Comments
Darryl Darben
#2
Glenn Kuring
2009-02-02
Both the indoor presentations and the outdoor night-viewing are fantastic with the educational souvenir shop the best we've seen. Don't forget your warm jacket though!
#3
bernadette soutter
2009-02-02
This is a fantastic experience. The view of the stars and the moon was spectacular. The interactive displays inside were lots of fun and very informative for adults and the kids. Highly recommended. You just keep wanting to go back for more.
#4
Paul Hughes
2009-02-02
The night observatory is fantastic. Make sure you go on a night where moon rises late or is not bright- you see more stars.
#5
Louise Lefel
2009-02-03
This is an excellent experience for all ages! The friendly staff and awesome exhibits make it a MUST do. We travelled to Charleville for the bilbies and found this world class attraction.
#6
Dan Sullivan
2009-02-02
I highly recommend visiting Charleville to see the cosmos centre
#7
Nicole Halford
2009-01-30
The Cosmos Centre is a mind boggling experience and makes you feel strangely very small and insignificant in our massive universe. Charleville is the most friendly and beautiful places to visit and live and the perfect place to view the clear night sky.
#8
Allan Bruce
2009-01-30
The view is out of this world!
#9
Aaron Hall
2009-01-28
This is uniquely Australian and is a must see when visiting Qld, I highly recommend it.
#10
Frances Wu
2009-01-28
I'd love to check out their "soveneir shop". Surely it will be a follow-up exploration and cosmos journey for the families. Cheers.