# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DARK SKIES AT SWAN REACH: GET LOST IN OUR SPACE.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+09:30)
- **Event Description**: Get Lost In Our Space: A Dark Sky Celebration

Join us for a spectacular evening under some of the world's darkest skies! As part of International Dark Sky Week, the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve (RMIDSR) and Mid Murray Landcare SA invite you to the Swan Reach Oval for a free, family-friendly celebration of our nocturnal environment.

What’s On:

🌑 Telescopes: Peer through professional equipment and enjoy green laser sky tours with the experts from Stargazing SA.

🌑 Photography: Learn beginner-friendly smartphone astrophotography tips and capture the stars with the Nightscape Odyssey team.

🌑 Smartscope Imaging: Experience live, automated deep-sky imaging of nebulae and galaxies as it happens with our Innovation Hub technology.

🌑 Dark Sky Dining: Enjoy a sunset picnic on the oval. Grab a local 'Dark Sky' meal from the Swan Reach Hotel or Swan Reach Takeaway to support our regional business partners.

🌑 Win a Scope: Buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win a Dwarf Mini Smart Telescope (valued at over $700).

What to Bring:

🌑 BYO Seating: Please bring your own camp chairs or picnic blankets for the oval.

🌑 Warm Layers: Even in April, the river air can get chilly once the stars come out.

🌑 Red Lights Only: To protect our 'Gold Tier' darkness, please use red-light torches or phone apps where possible.

Event Details:

🌑 When: Saturday 18th April 2026, 5:30 PM — 9:30 PM.

🌑 Where: Swan Reach Area School Oval and Gym (8 Showground Rd, Swan Reach, SA 5354).

🌑 Cost: Entry is FREE, but registration is essential.

Winner of the Dwarf Mini Raffle must be present at the 9:00 PM draw to claim the prize.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/murray-bridge/dark-skies-at-swan-reach-get-lost-in-our-space/200029903381826
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 125

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Murray Bridge
- **state**: SA
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 8 Showground Rd, Swan Reach, SA 5354
- **lat**: -34.57145
- **long**: 139.60429
- **full address**: 8 Showground Rd, Swan Reach, SA 5354, 8 Showground Rd, Swan Reach SA 5354, Australia, Murray Bridge

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DARK SKIES AT SWAN REACH: GET LOST IN OUR SPACE. being held?
  - **A:** DARK SKIES AT SWAN REACH: GET LOST IN OUR SPACE. takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 8 Showground Rd, Swan Reach, SA 5354, 8 Showground Rd, Swan Reach SA 5354, Australia, Murray Bridge.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DARK SKIES AT SWAN REACH: GET LOST IN OUR SPACE.?
  - **A:** DARK SKIES AT SWAN REACH: GET LOST IN OUR SPACE. is organized by River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DARK SKIES AT SWAN REACH: GET LOST IN OUR SPACE. is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Murray Bridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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