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The Backyard Universe We've retired and closed the business. Thank you to our many tour guests, minibus passengers, business partners and supporters since 2016.

And check out the fleurieustars.au and eclipses.au websites for some of our retirement projects.

27/06/2024

We just love this!

The word is spreading - book your Fleurieu Stars tour now 🪐✨☄️🔭
19/06/2024

The word is spreading - book your Fleurieu Stars tour now 🪐✨☄️🔭

The Carrickalinga Ratepayers Association has been collaborating with the District Council of Yankalilla since 2021 to educate the community, raise funds for projects and monitor sky quality to receive accreditation from DarkSky International.

Our night skies in Carrickalinga are amazing! Join Fraser while he takes you on an awesome journey of our universe 🌌    ...
14/06/2024

Our night skies in Carrickalinga are amazing! Join Fraser while he takes you on an awesome journey of our universe 🌌

A sky full of stars and dreams ✨

Pictured here: , where the night sky is a stunning sight, with ochre cliffs creating a beautiful background. The is a dream destination for passionate stargazers seeking a little more.

Did you know that just down the road, has been recognized as Australia’s first international Dark Sky Community? Pretty impressive, right?! For those who love stargazing, The Backyard Universe offers an amazing astronomy experience on the .

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And who runs the multicultural night sky tours here? 😊
04/06/2024

And who runs the multicultural night sky tours here? 😊

Exciting news! We are delighted to announce that Carrickalinga is Australia’s first International Dark Sky Community!

Located along the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia, Carrickalinga is famed for its white sandy beaches, clear waters, and rich wildlife. The town's pristine night skies inspired locals to achieve Dark Sky Place accreditation, upgrade street lighting, and initiate educational programs on light pollution. The community hosts regular dark sky events featuring stargazing and First Nations stories.

Though once a hidden gem, Carrickalinga is gaining popularity. Visitors can enjoy multicultural night sky tours blending traditional and modern astronomy with resources provided by the District Council of Yankalilla. To learn more about Carrickalinga’s efforts to become a Dark Sky Community, visit https://bit.ly/4e3P0Ms

19/05/2024

Love where we live!

09/05/2024

Georgina has been fantastic at planning our social media strategy and being patient in teaching us old relics on how to use it! She has developed a great plan for us to grow our business with organic posts and inspiring some passion for social media, which we were seriously lacking before. Thanks so much Georgina 🔭🦜🌲

We highly recommend, and it's even located in our favourite national park - Deep Creek 😀😀
09/05/2024

We highly recommend, and it's even located in our favourite national park - Deep Creek 😀😀

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The Backyard Universe offers multicultural stargazing tours on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. Discover the stories behind the beautiful night skies with friendly and experienced local guides.

We can offer customised astronomy & geology activity and tour packages for conferences, private groups and school camps.

We also run door-to-door shuttle bus services for the southern Heysen Trail and Fleurieu Peninsula; including transfers to & from Adelaide airport and the Kangaroo Island ferries.