The Virtual Solar System Highlights: A Self-Guided Driving Tour | La Vacanza Travel

The Virtual Solar System Highlights: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Duration: 60 to 120 minutes
Destination: Australia, New South Wales, New South Wales
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  • 60 to 120 minutes
  • New South Wales
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore the Astronomy Capital of Australia on a driving tour from Coonabarabran's Visitor Centre to Siding Spring Observatory.

• See 6 of the 9 three-dimensional planet models displayed on huge billboards along the world’s largest Virtual Solar System Drive
• Hear from producer Marnie Ogg, the director of Dark Sky Traveller and special guest Fred Watson, Astronomer-in-Charge of Australia's biggest telescope for 20 years
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

The tour starts outside the Coonabarabran Visitors Centre. You'll hear about the tour, how it works using the VoiceMap app and about the virtual solar system drive.

Inclusions
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy, Coonabarabran NSW 2357, Australia


Departure Time


Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
The Virtual Solar System Highlights: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
11/4/2021 - 2/20/2025

Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM


Return Details

Siding Spring Observatory, Observatory Rd, Coonabarabran NSW 2357, Australia

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

60 to 120 minutes


User's Reviews

Shellbyhc

24 Aug, 2023

We really enjoyed looking out for the planets and stopping to read about them and take a selfie. Our young one got really excited seeing them and wanting to learn about the planets. We sadly didn’t get to do all of them as we didn’t have time to head to Siding Spring observatory but hopefully one day we will be along the hway again and we will make the trip out. Our only negative was there wasn’t any signs to tell you it was coming up or part of that rest stop so we tended to have to u-turn as we would pass the rest stop and see it. Would be nice if an extra tourist sign was added to the rest stop sign maybe stating virtual solar system.

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Fun tour to break up your trip and discover the planets

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