New moon. Dark skies.
Experience the brilliance of the night sky during a new moon, starting with a paper-making tour and culminating in stargazing on the salt lake.
01 / Overview
New Moon Salt Lake and Curtin Springs Paper Experience
Begin your evening with a Curtin Springs Paper tour, followed by a guided experience to our ancient salt lake for sunset and stargazing.
With no moonlight to wash out the night sky, this is the perfect experience for amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, or anyone curious about the cosmos.
02 / What to expect
Your experience.
- Afternoon Paper Tour: Begin with a guided tour of Curtin Springs Paper at 4:00 PM.
- Evening Departure: Leave for the salt lake approximately 1 hour before sunset.
- Salt Lake Exploration: Walk onto the salt lake’s surface, observing its unique features.
- Sunset Viewing: Witness the sun setting over the vast landscape.
- Stargazing: Experience the brilliance of the night sky, unimpeded by moonlight.
- Refreshments: Enjoy light snacks and a drink during the experience.
Inclusions
- Curtin Springs Paper tour
- Guided salt lake experience
- Light snacks and a drink
- Transport to and from the salt lake
03 / Plan your visit
Before you go.
Recovered tour details
| Detail | Recovered information |
|---|---|
| Duration | Approximately 3.5 hours |
| Price | $345 per person |
| Minimum | 4 participants |
| Departure days | Scheduled around new moon dates |
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm clothing for evening temperatures
- Hat and insect repellent
- Camera
- Reusable water bottle
Accessibility
The walk is easy-grade; please contact us to discuss any specific accessibility needs.
04 / From the archive
The lake and the landscape.
Photographs from the Curtin Springs archive (not a guarantee of conditions on a particular tour.)
05 / Book your experience
Plan your experience.
Check current availability, prices and booking arrangements online, or contact the team with questions.