Skywatch Observatory Domestays

Room in Coonabarabran, Australia

  1. 2 bedrooms
  2. 4 beds
  3. Dedicated bathroom
Stay with Gary
  1. Superhost
  2. 14 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Room in a bed and breakfast

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
Skywatch Observatory and Fulldome theatre- A place for couples, families or small groups to relax and enjoy our majestic dark skies.

Included in your booking
* Private suite of rooms in our large mud brick residence and
* A full cooked breakfast, available after 7:30 am.
* Exclusive 16” telescope tour of the night sky from our Sky Deck
* 6 metre fulldome theatre for educational astronomy experience - extended sessions for cloudy nights.
* Use of Garden and Fire Pit (weather permitting)

The space
Skywatch Observatory is a large mud brick building with local timber features and has been set up for you to have privacy and comfort while you view the stars or visit the other attractions of Coonabarabran and the Warrumbungle Shire.

Each evening you are invited to discover the majesty of our night sky on our Sky Deck using our 16 inch Dobsonian telescope for visual observation of the moon, planets and various deep sky objects. If conditions permit we will also image nebulae, clusters and galaxies with our astrophotography telescope.  In the event of cloudy weather and for in depth astronomical education we have a 6 metre planetarium dome and a selection of astronomy and science themed movies to both educate and delight the senses

If you decide to spend a couple nights in our private suite accommodation, your stay will include:

* Exclusive Night Sky Tour including astrophotography (when clear) and planetarium shows.
* Full country breakfast, with fresh tea/coffee and fruit.

Your suite of rooms can sleep up to 6 people and has the following facilities:

* Spacious King room
* Queen room with a Double/Single Bunk
* Dedicated bathroom
* Lounge/Dining room, with fridge, TV and tea/coffee making facilities
* Courtyard with outdoor dining setting and Weber barbecue
* Use of gourmet kitchen, dining and bar areas in main building
* Fire Pit (when fire conditions are favourable)
* Full access to our 3 acre garden where you can sit and watch the birds and animals, especially enjoyable in the morning/evening times
* Free wifi internet
* Off street parking

Guest access
Guest Suite - 2 bedrooms, lounge/dining and bathroom
Shared Main Kitchen and Entertaining/Dining Room
Planetarium/Projection Dome and Sky Deck - Telescope viewing platform
Garden with a variety of locations for peaceful retreats an enjoying the wildlife
Fire Pit

During your stay
We are usually here so guest are able to interact with us as required.

Other things to note
Guests interested in astrophotography can hire our equipment and time to assist in taking amazing photos of the night sky with their DSLR cameras or other equipment.

Registration Details
Exempt

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Lock on bedroom door

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 559 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 91% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 8% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Coonabarabran, New South Wales, Australia
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Neighborhood highlights

Skywatch is located on 3 acres of rural NSW with dark skies and a peaceful environment with the sound of the birds in the morning.

Meet your host

Superhost
559 reviews
4.9 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Bankstown
Lives in Coonabarabran, Australia
I’m happy to spend time with my guests or give them space

Gary is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Some spaces are shared