The Maleny Observatory conducts telescope observing evenings each month on dates that best fit with the cycles of the Moon. Some evenings are reserved for BAS members only, while others are open to the general public. All events are subject to weather conditions, and more recently, COVID-19 restrictions. Upcoming event dates are listed in our calendar below. Status updates on specific events are posted on our Facebook page closer to the date – please check Facebook for cancellation notices.
December
No Events
January
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
January 25, 2025 6:00 pm – January 26, 2025 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
February
01feb6:00 pm02(feb 2)5:00 amMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – BAS Member’s Dark Sky Night
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
February 1, 2025 6:00 pm – February 2, 2025 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
March
01mar6:00 pm02(mar 2)5:00 amMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – BAS Member’s Dark Sky Night
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
March 1, 2025 6:00 pm – March 2, 2025 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
March 29, 2025 6:00 pm – March 30, 2025 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
April
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
April 26, 2025 6:00 pm – April 27, 2025 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
May
03may5:00 pm8:00 pmMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – Public Telescope Night
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
May 3, 2025 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
May 24, 2025 6:00 pm – May 25, 2025 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
June
31may5:00 pm8:00 pmMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – Public Telescope Night
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
May 31, 2025 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
June 21, 2025 6:00 pm – June 22, 2025 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
28jun5:00 pm8:00 pmMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – Public Telescope Night
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
June 28, 2025 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
July
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
July 19, 2025 6:00 pm – July 20, 2025 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
26jul5:00 pm8:00 pmMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – Public Telescope Night
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
July 26, 2025 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
August
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
August 16, 2025 6:00 pm – August 17, 2025 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
23aug5:00 pm8:00 pmMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – Public Telescope Night
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
August 23, 2025 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
September
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
September 20, 2025 6:00 pm – September 21, 2025 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
27sep5:00 pm8:00 pmMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – Public Telescope Night
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
September 27, 2025 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
October
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
October 18, 2025 6:00 pm – October 19, 2025 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
25oct5:00 pm8:00 pmMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – Public Telescope Night
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
October 25, 2025 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
November
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings are conducted for the benefit of BAS Members at the Maleny Golf Club. This is not an event open to the general public night.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
This is an opportunity for BAS members to enjoy deep-sky observing and astrophotography under a good dark sky.
We will be operating under current Queensland Covid-19 Restrictions.
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
November 15, 2025 6:00 pm – November 16, 2025 5:00 am(GMT+10:00)
Location
Maleny Golf Club
15 Porters Ln, North Maleny QLD 4552
Maleny Golf Club
22nov5:00 pm8:00 pmMaleny Observatory – Sunshine Coast – Public Telescope Night
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes. The Maleny Golf Club’s street
Event Details
These evenings provide an opportunity for the public to learn a little about astronomy and get to observe some amazing astronomical objects through some impressive telescopes.
The Maleny Golf Club’s street address is: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny QLD, 4552 More detailed directions HERE
Please adhere to strict dark sky light protocols:
Telescope owners to be set up before the end nautical twilight.
Only telescope and equipment owners to park in Maleny Golf Club car park.
Any visitors to park in Porter’s Lane and then walk to the club house.
Headlights to an absolute safe minimum within site of the Golf Club.
Red or orange lights only, directed down, within 100metres of Golf Club.
Mobile phones to be dimmed, and preferably dark adapted.
more
Time
November 22, 2025 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-11:00)