Springbrook Research Observatory

Last updated October 2026

Night-sky telescope viewing at a private observatory in Springbrook, Gold Coast hinterland, Friday and Saturday nights; $15 per child under 12.

Springbrook Research Observatory is a private observatory at 2337 Springbrook Road, Springbrook, in the Gold Coast hinterland, where visitors look through telescopes at the night sky. Its website says the observatory is open on Friday and Saturday nights, with viewing starting at 7pm. Because the weather affects viewing, visitors need to phone the observatory on 0400 789 451 at 5pm on the day to check conditions and availability. Entry costs $25 for adults and $15 for children under 12, as of October 2026. The website shows photographs of nebulae and the Moon taken at the observatory. Enquiries go to the same phone number or by email to the observatory.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 17 October 2026.