We enjoyed seeing the telescopes in motion. The visitors center was informative, despite it being an unmanned operation. Also found the kangaroo population to be quite entertaining!
In the middle of nowhere you suddenly come upon 6 enormous dishes 22 metres in diameter - 5 of which are on a 3 kms straight railway track. As we stood there we could see them rotating. There was a visitors centre where the workings are well documented although fairly complex for the average person.However we were just fascinated to see them.
The telescopes were interesting to view and read about. My children 5yrs and 9yrs were a little bored/young.
Fantastic and educational. Plenty of info presented well. Don't forget to stop and watch the videos on the site. Looking forward to open day
This is a satellite partner of the Australian Uni mob who have these six dishes focus into the sky...nothing amazing just different. Have a little exhibition centre there that explains what happens, heaps of roos around the place as a couple of picnic areas marked out!
This is something that you should visit, its really interesting and worth the 20 minute drive out of town.
Well worth the visit if you are in the area. The visitor centre is quite informative and the film shown really good to give kids an overview. We really enjoyed the picnic tables as well and the nature around
Visited on Boxing Day, so only outside views available - plenty of description boards around, and explanations. Telescopes moved quite frequently, so suspect on some computer driven search program. Even a small telescope you can move yourself to pick up sun's radio waves.
Who would have known that such a huge internationally respected and visited scientific establishment existed near Narrabri. Very informative and lots of fun, especially if you can ring up and organise a guided tour.
Unfortunately we were still running on Queensland time when we went to visit the site so the information centre was closed, however the boards outside were very informative and it was a beautiful evening so I was able to get some great shots of 5 of the 6 radio telescopes. Well worth a quick visit but watch for the local Roos as you drive up