Mannum Trip Overview
Discover the wonders of the cosmos on this enlightening dark sky tour! Departing Mannum, you’ll enjoy a pub meal at Swan Reach Hotel before exploring an ancient rock shelter. Then, travel to a stargazer’s delight perched on top of the tallest Murray River cliff and get lost in the starry night sky.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Mannum, Australia
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Mannum, South Australia, Australia
Discover the wonders of the cosmos on this enlightening dark sky tour! Departing Mannum, you’ll enjoy a pub meal at Swan Reach Hotel before exploring an ancient rock shelter. Then, travel to a stargazer’s delight perched on top of the tallest Murray River cliff and get lost in the starry night sky.
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Stop At: Angaston – Swan Reach Road, Angaston – Swan Reach Rd, Swan Reach SA 5354, Australia
Departing from the picturesque town of Mannum, enjoy a scenic drive that hugs the Murray River before arriving at the Swan Reach Hotel for a hearty pub meal. Perched atop golden cliffs, take delight in spectacular views of the River as you tuck into your meal.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ngaut Ngaut, Nildottie SA 5238, Australia
You’ll then head to an ancient rock shelter believed to be 5000 years old and one of South Australia’s most significant Aboriginal cultural sites, to learn more about the Aboriginal Dreaming from your guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Big Bend Lookout, Hunter Road, Swan Reach, South Australia Australia
Head to the top of Big Bend Cliffs for an awe-inspiring stargazing experience. Renowned as one of the darkest places on earth, viewers can see up to an estimated 5000 stars at this site. Settle in with a glass of bubbly and a cheese platter and feel utter bliss as you get lost in the twinkling canopy above. You’ll get to peak through an amazing Orion telescope to view stars, constellations, planets, clusters, and galaxies. Feel free to bring your own digital camera and tripod to receive tips on how to connect to the starry night sky.
Duration: 1 hour
