Stargazing Camps
Base Camp Stargazing
Embark on an out-of-this world space journey and nature immersive campout with Bower Camp Co. and Byron Bay Stargazing.
Imagine gathering with friends and family, using state-of-the-art telescopes to view deep space marvels like distant galaxies and our stunning Milky Way, all while camping with no setup or takedown hassle. Bower Camp Co. handles it all—setting up cozy tents with soft beds, fresh linens, and warm quilts, as well as preparing meals and keeping things tidy.
Our captivating tours are led by our Astrophysicist Dr. Dimitri Douchin, who will guide you through the constellations, share stories of the night sky, and provide tips on naked-eye astronomy and navigation.
Join us for a base camp stargazing getaway tailored to your group—an unforgettable camping adventure awaits!
Dimitri Douchin PhD is a French-Australian astronomer who has been living for a decade in Australia, where he received his PhD in astronomy and astrophysics at Macquarie University in 2015.
Boasting 10 years of experience as a guide in Lake Tekapo (NZ), Macquarie University Observatory, Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley, and Sydney Observatory, Dimitri - together with his fiancee Caroline - is the co-founder of Blue Mountains Stargazing and Jervis Bay Stargazing.
Dimitri is also working in research at Western Sydney University as a cultural astronomer, collaborating with local Aboriginal communities to recover any archaeological and astronomical heritage in the mountains.
You can watch his first Ted Talk here.