Four hours north of Perth, the sky opens up. Murchison House Station sits in one of the darkest patches of sky in Western Australia, and it’s accessible without a 4WD or a week of leave.
This is my practical guide to planning a dark sky expedition there — what to bring, what to skip, where to set up, and how to make the most of a two-night trip.
Spoiler: you don’t need expensive gear. A pair of 10x50 binoculars and a reclining camp chair will show you more than you expect.