Explore the Astronomy Capital of Australia on a driving tour from Coonabarabran's Visitor Centre to Siding Spring Observatory.
• See 6 of the 9 three-dimensional planet models displayed on huge billboards along the world’s largest Virtual Solar System Drive • Hear from producer Marnie Ogg, the director of Dark Sky Traveller and special guest Fred Watson, Astronomer-in-Charge of Australia's biggest telescope for 20 years • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a uniq...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Coonabarabran Visitors Centre
Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Siding Spring Observatory
The tour ends at Siding Spring Observatory. There is another audio tour that you can purchase which takes you around the Observatory.
The Virtual Solar System Highlights: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
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Explore the Astronomy Capital of Australia on a driving tour from Coonabarabran's Visitor Centre to Siding Spring Observatory.
• See 6 of the 9 three-dimensional planet models displayed on huge billboards along the world’s largest Virtual Solar System Drive • Hear from producer Marnie Ogg, the director of Dark Sky Traveller and special guest Fred Watson, Astronomer-in-Charge of Australia's biggest telescope for 20 years • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a uniq...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Coonabarabran Visitors Centre
Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Siding Spring Observatory
The tour ends at Siding Spring Observatory. There is another audio tour that you can purchase which takes you around the Observatory.
Itinerary
1
Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre
The tour starts outside the Coonabarabran Visitors Centre. You'll hear about the tour, how it works using the VoiceMap app and about the virtual solar system drive.
2
Mercury, Virtual Solar System
The tour takes place in Australia along the world's largest virtual solar system drive. The tour passes by several virtual planets.
