Murray River Lakes and Coorong
DarkSkies at Swan Reach - Get Lost In Our Space
Murray River Lakes and Coorong
What's On:
๐ Telescopes: Professional equipment and green-laser sky tours with Stargazing SA.
๐ Photography: Beginner-friendly smartphone astrophotography tips with the Nightscape Odyssey team.
๐ Smartscope Imaging: Live, automated deep-sky imaging of galaxies via Innovation Hub technology.
๐ Dark Sky Dining: Support local! Grab a 'Dark Sky' meal from the Swan Reach Hotel or Takeaway for a sunset picnic.
๐ Win a Scope: Support RMIDSR Skycare by entering our major raffle. Prizes include a DWARF II Smart Telescope Kit ($849) or a Sky-Watcher 150P Classic Dobsonian ($599), generously sponsored by Sky-Watcher and Adelaide Optical
Details:
๐ When: Saturday 18 April 2026, 5:30 PM โ 9:30 PM.
๐ Where: Swan Reach Area School Oval and Gym.
๐ Cost: FREE, but registration is essential.
๐ Raffle: Tickets available on-site and online. Winners are notified by phone/email and do not need to be present at the draw to win.
What to Bring: BYO seating, picnic, warm layers, and red-light torches only to protect our 'Gold Tier' darknessโplus your phone and a sense of wonder!
CURRENT DEALS
Dark Sky Week Dining: Themed Meals & $8 Shakes
Deal Starts: 07-Apr-2026 Ends: 20-Apr-2026
Price: $8
Themed Milkshakes from $8. Meal deals and Hotel specials available.
Fuel your stargazing adventure with a curated 'Dark Sky' meal. Available exclusively for International Dark Sky Week, our Dark Sky Partners at the Swan Reach Hotel and Swan Reach Takeaway are offering 'Interstellar' themed menu items and sunset picnic packs. Perfect for a riverside dinner or to enjoy on the oval during our flagship community event on Saturday, 18 April.
Enjoy International Dark Sky Week themed menus at Swan Reach. Featuring $8 Milky Way Shakes, Galaxy Butterfish, and Twilight Steak Rolls. A local taste of the 3,200 sq km Reserve.
Terms & Conditions
Available from 13 April to 20 April 2026. Picnic packs for Saturday 18 April are subject to availability; pre-ordering directly with the Dark Sky Takeaway and booking at the Swan Reach Hotel is highly recommended to avoid disappointment on event night.
CLAIM DEAL This promotion is offered by a third party and is not affiliated with, sponsored or administered by the South Australian Tourism Commission (โSATCโ). The SATC is not responsible for the content, accuracy or availability of the products and/or services advertised. Participation and/or engagement with the third-party promotion is at your own risk.The "Skycare" Telescope Raffle
Deal Starts: 07-Apr-2026 Ends: 18-Apr-2026
Price: $3
Tickets: 1 for $3 | 4 for $10 | 10 for $20
Support the 3,200 sq km River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve. Enter our biggest raffle yet for a chance to win professional astronomical gear. Grand Prize: DWARF mini Smart Telescope Kit (Value $849). Second Prize: Sky-Watcher 150P Classic Dobsonian (Value $599). Every ticket funds our volunteer-led Skycare projects and nocturnal habitat protection. Open Australia-wide. Winners announced 18 April 2026.
Entry into the RMIDSR Skycare Raffle. Prizes: 1x DWARF mini Smart Telescope Kit ($849) & 1x Sky-Watcher 150P Classic Dobsonian ($599). Every ticket supports nocturnal habitat & dark sky preservation.
Terms & Conditions
MMLSA/RMIDSR Minor Lottery. Drawn Saturday 18 April 2026. Attendance not required to win. Winners notified via email. Collection available in SA; courier delivery available for DWARF mini only. Sky-Watcher 150P best suited for local collection due to size.
CLAIM DEAL This promotion is offered by a third party and is not affiliated with, sponsored or administered by the South Australian Tourism Commission (โSATCโ). The SATC is not responsible for the content, accuracy or availability of the products and/or services advertised. Participation and/or engagement with the third-party promotion is at your own risk.Facilities
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