Australia Telescope Compact Array
Australia Telescope Compact Array
About this rest area
The Australia Telescope Compact Array, part of the Paul Wild Observatory, is a well-equipped hub for radio astronomy, with six 22m antennas. Located near Yarrie Lake in Australia, it offers an immersive experience for astronomy enthusiasts. Aside from its scientific value, it is also a great spot for recreation with amenities for picnicking, opportunities to see wildlife like kangaroos, and unique views of the cosmos. Visit for a blend of education, exploration, and relaxation.
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Australia Telescope Compact Array•Csiro Road, Narrabri, NSW, 2390
Common questions about Australia Telescope Compact Array
Is Australia Telescope Compact Array free to camp at?
Yes. Australia Telescope Compact Array in Narrabri, NSW is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: unmanned information centre, information, radio telescope array and day rest area.
What facilities does Australia Telescope Compact Array have?
Australia Telescope Compact Array has unmanned information centre, information, radio telescope array, day rest area, information centre and public parking. That is the short list; 22 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at Australia Telescope Compact Array?
The record for Australia Telescope Compact Array lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book Australia Telescope Compact Array online?
We hold no online booking link for Australia Telescope Compact Array, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.
Where is Australia Telescope Compact Array?
Australia Telescope Compact Array sits in Narrabri, NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at Australia Telescope Compact Array
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Unmanned information centre | Yes |
| Information | Yes |
| Radio telescope array | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Information Centre | Yes |
| Public Parking | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Place of Interest | Yes |
| iPads etc before entry | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Must turn off all mobile phone | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Accessible toilets | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Picnic facilities | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
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