Dreamtime Stories and Stargazing - 2.5 Hours
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Discover the brilliance of Yaliya (The Sky), the solar system, and universe as you observe the night skies of the Gulf of Carpentaria in this two hours and 30 minutes nighttime tour. Use state of the art telescopes and the knowledge of a local Gangalidda guide to learn all about the cosmos.
After the sun sets, you'll head out onto the Moungibi salt pans to hear Indigenous Dreamtime stories under the stars. You'll be able to stargaze with uninterrupted, endless views as you peer out and discover the secrets of the cosmos. Your local Gangalidda guide will talk you through Dreamtime stories of the night sky, such as Gidigil, the Man in the Moon.
Steeped in morality, culture and tradition, these stories will grip you as much as the vast expanse of the night sky does. With light snacks and hot drinks to keep you warm and fuelled up, you won't want to head back inside!
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What you need to know
- Two hour and 30 minute stargazing experience with dreamtime stories
- Exclusive access to Australia's largest salt pans
- State of the art telescopes
- Gangalidda guide
- Light snacks and hot drinks
- Insect repellent
- Small groups
- Departure times vary depending on sunset. Please contact the tour supplier to confirm your tour time.
- This experience is approximately two hours and 30 minutes in duration.
- This experience departs from Burketown Visitor Information Centre, 87 Musgrave Street, Burketown, QLD 4830.
- Minimum of eight and maximum of 20
- Departure varies depending on the sunset time
- This tour is weather dependent and may be cancelled at short notice
- The Gangalidda guides are all passionate, amateur astronomers
- Caravans and trailers are not permitted
- Change your booking up to 14 days before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 14 days of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
