Australia

Sunshine Coast

Reserves

Australia

Australia’s Sunshine Coast local government area is internationally recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, reflecting a strong and enduring…

June 8, 2026

Sunshine Coast becomes Australia’s second International Dark Sky Reserve

Press release

The Sunshine Coast hinterland is now officially home to Queensland’s first internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve, uniting the community, …

June 8, 2026

Winton becomes Queensland’s first International Dark Sky Community

Press release

Queensland, Australia DarkSky International is pleased to announce that the Outback town of Winton has officially been designated Queensland’s …

March 5, 2026

Winton Dark Sky Community

Communities

Australia

Located in the heart of Queensland’s Channel Country, Winton is an Outback town of vast horizons, rugged mesas, and …

March 5, 2026

Kestrel Nest EcoHut

DarkSky Approved Lodging

Australia

Kestrel Nest EcoHut is an off-grid, off-line private stay located on Highfield Farm and Woodland…

April 22, 2025

Kestrel Nest EcoHut becomes first International DarkSky Approved Lodge in Australia

Press release

DarkSky International is proud to announce the official certification of Kestrel Nest EcoHut, located at Highfield Farm and Woodland …

April 22, 2025

Palm Beach Headland

Urban Places

Australia

Palm Beach Headland is located on the outer edge of the Sydney region and the northernmost tip of Palm …

June 25, 2024

Palm Beach Headland becomes Australia’s first Urban Night Sky Place

News

Palm Beach Headland, Australia In an Australian first Palm Beach Headland, located in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, has …

June 25, 2024

Carrickalinga becomes Australia’s first International Dark Sky Community

News

South Australia, Australia Carrickalinga, a small coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, has been certified as …

May 30, 2024

Carrickalinga

Communities

Australia

Carrickalinga is a coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. Known for its outstanding white sandy beaches, …

May 30, 2024

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Sanctuaries

Australia

Arkaroola is renowned as one of Australia’s remarkable geological “hotspots” and boasts a diverse range of plant and animal …

July 16, 2023

River Murray

Reserves

Australia

The River Murray Dark Sky Reserve is an area of more than 3,200 square kilometers that sits entirely within …

November 7, 2019