Cosmic Adventure Night

Name: Cosmic Adventure Night
Start: 2026-07-17T17:30:00+10:00
End: 2026-07-17T17:30:00+10:00
Location: EcoGipps

About

Cosmic Adventure Night!

Discover the wonders of the universe at Cosmic Adventure Night, a unique stargazing experience set beneath the pristine dark skies of Gippsland.

Presented by the Heyfield Adventure Hub in collaboration with the Latrobe Valley Astronomical Society and EcoGipps, this special evening invites you to explore the cosmos from one of the region's premier dark sky locations.

Join expert guides from the Latrobe Valley Astronomical Society for an unforgettable and immersive journey through the night sky. Through guided telescope viewing, you'll discover the stories behind the stars, planets, constellations, nebulae and other celestial wonders visible on the evening.

The experience also includes educational presentations from the Latrobe Valley Astronomical Society, along with an introduction to EcoGipps and the important nature conservation work they undertake to protect Gippsland's unique natural environments.

To keep you warm on a winter's evening, your ticket includes a hot supper and warm drinks, providing the perfect opportunity to relax, connect with fellow adventurers and soak up the atmosphere under the stars.

Whether you're a seasoned astronomy enthusiast or simply curious about the universe above, Cosmic Adventure Night offers a memorable opportunity to experience the beauty and mystery of the cosmos in a welcoming and family-friendly environment.

What to Expect:

* Stargazing under Gippsland's pristine dark skies
* A guided and immersive tour of the night sky
* Telescope viewing with experienced facilitators
* Educational presentations from the Latrobe Valley Astronomical Society
* An introduction to EcoGipps and their local conservation initiatives
* Hot supper and drinks included
* Opportunities to ask questions and learn from local experts

What to bring:

* Warm clothing to keep you toasty
* Comfortable and close-toe shoes
* A torch (hand-held or head torch)
* Fold out chair (we have a small number available)
* Optional: blankets

Come along and discover why looking up can be one of the greatest adventures of all.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

**Event Experience & Weather Disclaimer**

Cosmic Adventure Night is an outdoor astronomy experience designed to showcase the wonders of the night sky. While we aim to provide a spectacular stargazing experience, the night sky is constantly changing and visibility is dependent on weather conditions and natural celestial events.

As this experience takes place during winter and in an outdoor environment, conditions may change rapidly. If cloud cover, weather conditions or other environmental factors are likely to obscure viewing opportunities, we reserve the right to modify the program. In these circumstances, additional presentations and activities focused on astronomy, the night sky and astrophotography may be provided in place of, or alongside, telescope viewing.

If conditions are unsuitable for outdoor stargazing, the event may be relocated to an alternative indoor venue in Heyfield where presentations, demonstrations and educational content will continue as planned. Participants will be notified on the afternoon of the event if any changes to the program or venue are required.

**Contingency Date**

A contingency date of **Saturday 18 July** has been scheduled in the event that weather conditions are unsuitable on **Friday 17 July**, but are forecast to be suitable on the contingency date.

Should the event need to be moved to the contingency date, participants will be notified as soon as practicable. By purchasing a ticket, participants acknowledge that the event may be rescheduled to the contingency date and are encouraged to keep both dates available.

**Astronomical Viewing Disclaimer**

The visibility of planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies and other celestial objects varies according to season, weather, time of night and astronomical conditions. Our facilitators from the Latrobe Valley Astronomical Society will endeavour to provide the best possible viewing experience and showcase the most suitable celestial objects available on the evening. However, participants acknowledge that the cosmos operates on its own schedule and that specific celestial objects cannot be guaranteed.

**Participant Safety & Personal Property**

As this event involves outdoor evening activities, participants are responsible for exercising reasonable care for their own safety, including being mindful of uneven ground, low light conditions and their surroundings at all times.

Participants are responsible for the security and safekeeping of their personal belongings. Event organisers accept no responsibility for any loss, theft or damage to personal property brought to the event.

**Cancellation & Refund Policy**

Participant cancellations must be made at least **48 hours prior to the scheduled event start time** to be eligible for a refund.

Cancellations received within 48 hours of the event, including non-attendance, are non-refundable.

The telescope-based stargazing component will only proceed when sky conditions are suitable for astronomical observation. If conditions are unsuitable for stargazing, the event will continue at an alternative venue with activities such as astronomy presentations, demonstrations, astrophotography content and other educational activities. The provision of these alternative activities does not constitute grounds for a refund.

Event organisers reserve the right to alter the event format, schedule, activities or venue where necessary due to weather conditions, safety considerations, operational requirements or other unforeseen circumstances beyond their reasonable control.