Discover Mawson Lakes

Mawson Lakes offers two distinct points of interest to help you plan your trip: the Adelaide Planetarium and walking trails around the lake. At the planetarium, the focus is on an astronomy session with a guided presentation; the trails provide an opportunity to take a walk by the lake. If you’re looking for a hotel in Mawson Lakes, you can first consider which of these activities will be the focus of your stay. This lets you plan around a specific interest and choose a destination based on the activities you intend to enjoy.

The Adelaide Planetarium

The Adelaide Planetarium projects a simulated night sky onto a domed ceiling. An experienced astronomer guides visitors through constellations, stars and planets. The session includes both the projection and an explanation of the celestial objects shown. If you’re looking for a guided exploration of the night sky, this is the key difference from a walk by the lake. Check the current availability of sessions before your visit and plan around a suitable session.

For families and groups

The events are suitable for children aged four and over, as well as school and other groups, families and astronomy enthusiasts. For families, the age guidance is a practical reference; for schools and other groups, the option to arrange a session also matters. If you’re travelling with several people, take everyone’s shared interests into account when choosing: the planetarium focuses on a subject that is especially relevant to people interested in astronomy. This makes it easier to decide in advance whether a guided session suits your planned stay.

Sessions for schools and groups can be arranged on weekdays during school term. If you’re planning a visit in this context, arrange the session for that time period. This option is therefore tied to group visits during the school term. As session offerings may vary, check in advance which current session suits your plans.

Walking trails around the lake

Walking trails run around the lake in Mawson Lakes. They offer a different kind of activity from a guided planetarium session: instead of a dome projection with explanations, you can take a walk by the water. If you mainly want to spend time walking, the trails around the lake can be the local focus of your trip. Mawson Lakes therefore offers a choice between a clearly defined astronomy theme and an opportunity for a walk.

Activities for planning your trip

To get started, simply consider which format you prefer: a guided astronomy session or a walk by the lake.

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