Celebrate the solar eclipse in Broome at Town Beach Marketplace. There will be live music, face painting, slime play, free ice cream, and complimentary eclipse glasses to keep you safe
City: Exmouth
Broome Solar Eclipse
Free Public Astronomy Talks in Federation Park
Come along to Federation Park on Wednesday the 19th of April and Friday the 21st of April from 10am to 12pm for our free Public Astronomy Talks the whole family will love. The talks will start at 10am and go for 30 minutes each, with the final talk of the day on at 11:30am. Guest speakers and topics include:
Wednesday at 10am
Professor Jingbo Wang, Head of Physics at UWA
Quantum Computing for Radio Astronomy and Other Data Intensive Simulations
Wednesday at 11am
April and Geoff from Astrotourism WA
‘What is a Total Solar Eclipse?’
Discover more about Total Solar Eclipses with a brief talk and Q&A. This is a short informal talk where you can ask lots of questions to find out more
Wednesday at 11:30am
Kryss Katsiavriades, Eclipse Chaser
‘Stories From 18 Eclipses Around The Globe’
Hear tales from a Umbraphile who has seen an enviable amount of eclipses!
Friday at 11am
April and Geoff from Astrotourism WA
‘Astronomy 101’
Discover more about Astronomy with a brief talk and Q&A. This is a short informal talk where you can ask lots of questions to find out more
Plus more!
There’s no need to book – just come along, grab a chair and learn even more about the fascinating world of eclipses
Free Morning Yoga in Federation Park
Join us for Dark Sky Festival Morning Yoga and increase your connection to the eclipse. There are five free classes over Wednesday the 19th, Thursday the 20th (eclipse day) and Friday the 21st of April in Federation Park.
Join yoga teachers Maria, Cass, Meg and Lien from Inhala Yoga Studio, and Kylie from Journey Into Yoga, who have tailored a variety of classes held before and after the eclipse to support and enhance the best of yourself over this rare phenomenon. With your choice of Slow Flow, Hatha, and Vinyasa with a live DJ set, and acro-yoga, you can choose one to suit your mood – or join in on them all! BYO mat or towel and all classes are beginner friendly. While all classes are free, registration is required. Please see below all information and booking links
Wednesday the 19th of April
07:00 AM – 08:00 AM
Slow Flow Yoga with Kylie Scott
Explore Expansion With Ease
An enlivening practice, where Sun meets Moon, combining Solar and Lunar qualities leaving you feeling inspired and grounded. The practice will be moderately paced focussing on mindful movement and breath awareness.
Free – but bookings are required
Book Here
08:30 AM – 09:30 AM AWST
Vinyasa & Music with Maria Jose Buzeta
A cosmic flow
A beginner-friendly practice dedicated to the eclipse. An invigorating experience with a dynamic sequence, releasing tension and stress while celebrating music, movement and freedom. Leave the class with positive vibrations
Free – but bookings are required
Book Here
Thursday the 20th of April – Eclipse Day
07:00 AM – 08:00 AM
Vinyasa by Meg accompanied by Music by Stoney
A rhythmic cleanse
Experience the profound power of combined music, breath and movement in this hour of vinyasa. This beginner-friendly class will start with a gentle warm-up before gradually transitioning into a rhythmic flow that will leave you feeling energised and empowered. Join us for a cleansing sunrise practice!
Free – but bookings are required
Book Here
Friday the 21st of April
07:00 AM – 08:00 AM
Traditional Hatha Flow with Cassandra Pickel
Bright as the Sun
Rise with the sun with an energising and vitalising traditional Hatha Flow practice. Using both dynamic and static postures to create a sense of internal brightness and vibrancy, then finishing off with pranayama (breath work) and meditation to leave you ready to explore this wonderful region of the world
Free – but bookings are required
Book Here
08:30 AM – 09:30 AM AWST
Acro-yoga with Lien Temmerman
Intergalactic connection
In this fun-filled class, explore the foundations of acro-yoga. Together we will go on a journey of connection and trust while sharing the basic elements of basing, flying and spotting. Bring a friend, or come by yourself – fun and laughs are guaranteed
Free – but bookings are required
Book Here
*Please note that all class bookings are made via the Mind Body app and you will need to create a profile. All classes are subject to change
Eclipse Gala Dinner at Whalers Restaurant
Located in the heart of the Exmouth Escape Resort, this family-run restaurant features stunning indoor and outdoor settings overlooking beautiful swimming pools and lush gardens. Serving the finest local seafood and produce available, Whalers prides itself on fresh, honest flavours while providing a relaxed family-friendly dining experience. The Eclipse Gala Night will the perfect night to end a magical day. Feast on a wide selection of cold & hot canapés, substantial items that float around all night long, and a dessert bar that simply must be seen to be believed.
Also included are four alcoholic drinks across a selection of premium tap beer, red wine, white wine, and sparkling wine.
*Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements & we will do our best to accommodate.
**All our gluten-free dishes are gluten-free by ingredients and we can not guarantee and take any responsibility that there will not be any cross-contamination.
***Image for illustration purposes only. Menu subject to change and availability. Not to be used in conjunction with any Whalers Restaurant offer or discount. Kids under 3 eat free
Eclipse Dinner Buffet Style Whalers Restaurant
The exceptional Whalers Restaurant has become the quintessence of dining in Exmouth. A relaxed dining experience like no other. Located in the heart of the Exmouth Escape Resort, this family-run restaurant features stunning indoor and outdoor settings overlooking beautiful swimming pools and lush gardens. Serving the finest local seafood and produce available, Whalers prides itself on fresh, honest flavours while providing a relaxed, family-friendly dining experience.
Our Eclipse Buffet Dinner offers generous food offering, unbelievable quality and unrivalled service. Feast on a selection of delectable entree options, a salad bar, a wide choice of Western and European dishes, and if you have any room left, a dessert bar that simply must be seen to be believed.
Book now for your 90-minute dining experience. Please note that there is a chance that you may share a table with another party, and that larger groups may sit at different tables due to space efficiency. No drinks included.
*Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements & we will do our best to accommodate.
**All our gluten-free dishes are gluten-free by ingredients. We can not guarantee or take responsibility for any cross-contamination.
***Image for illustration purposes only. Menu subject to change and availability. Not to be used in conjunction with any Whalers Restaurant offer or discount. Kids under 3 eat free
Eclipse Breakfast Buffet Style at Whalers Restaurant
The exceptional Whalers Restaurant has become the quintessence of dining in Exmouth. Located in the heart of the Exmouth Escape Resort, this family-run restaurant features stunning indoor and outdoor settings overlooking beautiful swimming pools and lush gardens. Serving the finest local seafood and produce available, Whalers prides itself on fresh, honest flavours while providing a relaxed, family-friendly dining experience.
Breakfast Buffet Style available from 19.04.20023 – 22.04.2023
Start your day off right in the vibrant surroundings of Whalers Restaurant with a delicious buffet breakfast. Enjoy a delicious range of breakfast favourites, free-flowing tea and coffee, and more from 6:30 am. Please book your ticket and select your time slots for a 45 min dining experience.
Enjoy the buffet-style breakfast featuring delicious breakfast goods such as filter coffee & tea, juice, a selection of cereal, yoghurt, seasonal fruit, and different delicious bread with jam, honey & spreads. There’s also a selection of pastries, scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, hash browns & grilled tomatoes. Add a made-to-order barista coffee at an additional charge or grab one to take away when you head out and explore everything Exmouth and the eclipse have to offer!
*Image for illustration purposes only. Menu subject to change and availability. Not to be used in conjunction with any Whalers Restaurant offer or discount. Kids under 3 eat free
SolFest Music Festival at Talanjee Oval with The Waifs (Weds), Hot Dub Time Machine (Thurs) & Caravana Sun (Fri)
Where SOUL meets the SOLAR ECLIPSE at TALANJEE OVAL!
See below for artists’ set times
Join us for a FREE three-day festival of music, food and astronomy held on Talanjee Oval, Exmouth from Wednesday 19th to Friday 21st April, Solfest has something inspiring and fun for every member of the family. Enjoy incredible live performances that change nightly, including The Waifs (Weds), Hot Dub Time Machine (Thurs) and Caravan Sun (Fri)! No two evenings are the same. There’s also delicious food trucks and the Dark Sky Festival Astrotent for kids from 5 pm to 7 pm nightly, including fun astronomy and art projects, games, the bubble atmosphere, and more!
WEDNESDAY
5:00PM – 6:00PM DJ FLO TATION
6:00PM – 6:10PM WELCOME TO COUNTRY
6:15PM – 7:00PM BELLE HARVEY
7:20PM – 8:05PM BOOX KID
8:30PM – 10:00PM THE WAIFS
THURSDAY
5:00PM – 6:00PM DJ NDORSE
6:00PM – 6:10PM WELCOME TO COUNTRY
6:15PM – 7:00PM HAVE A GOOD DAY
7:20PM – 8:05PM PRISCILLA
8:30PM – 10:30PM HOT DUB TIME MACHINE
FRIDAY
5:00PM – 6:00PM DJ FLO TATION
6:00PM – 6:10PM WELCOME TO COUNTRY
6:15PM – 7:00PM BLUEBONE TRIO
7:20PM – 8:05PM DREA
8:30PM – 10:00PM CARAVANA SUN
Admission is free to this alcohol-free event at Talanjee Oval. SolFest is open:
Wednesday the 19th, 4:30pm – 10pm
Thursday the 20th, 4:30pm – 10:30pm
Friday the 21st, 4:30pm – 10pm
*Please note the Dark Sky Festival program is subject to change
Dark Sky Festival Seafood BBQ *SOLD OUT*
Please be advised this event has now sold out. Tickets are still available for the Fervor Dark Sky Dining Dinner on Sunday the 23rd of April at Four Mile Creek, Onslow.
Enjoy a seaside dinner at dusk in the beautiful Exmouth Yacht Club with a seafood BBQ buffet. On the evening before the eclipse, WA’s magnificent fruits of the ocean will be showcased at this beautiful dinner.
While the final menu is still under wraps, guests can expect Exmouth BBQ Prawns, grilled line-caught grilled fish, Malaysian satay skewers, coal-roasted corn, baby cos hearts salad, potatoes, and bread, finished with a delicious whiskey & pear tart for dessert. Setting the scene, there’ll be live acoustic music playing against the backdrop of the twinkling Exmouth Gulf.
Bookings are essential for the Dark Sky Festival Seafood BBQ – and are expected to sell out quickly. Tickets are $65 + booking fee and includes food. Drinks can be purchased in addition at the bar. Please note there are two sittings for the Dark Sky Festival Seafood BBQ: 5:30pm – 7:15pm and 7:45 – 9:30pm
Please note that most dietary requirements can be accommodated and can be specified at the time of booking your ticket. A kids menu is available: Seafood Basket and Dessert $25 (13 years and younger)
*Please note the Dark Sky Festival program is subject to change
Totality Brunch at Exmouth Yacht Club
The Totality Brunch at Exmouth Yacht Club is your front-row seat to the eclipse, complemented by all-inclusive food and drink showcasing the freshest flavours of WA, including Brolos Western Rock Lobster rolls, Exmouth prawns and lamb cooked over coals, matched with Cullen wines and much more.
Exmouth Yacht Club will play host to the event on Town Beach, for what is guaranteed to be a truly memorable event. There’ll be seating, shaded areas, beachside live BBQ stations, entertainment and the ultimate West Australian menu for the whole family to enjoy.
MENU
Canapés on Arrival
Gochujang Marinated Exmouth Prawn Skewers, Coriander Aioli df
Chimichurri Beef, Watermelon Radish, Horseradish Labneh, Tostada
Seeded Cracker, Smoked Eggplant & Tahini Puree, Pickle Shallots, Coriander gf, df, vg
Brolos Western Rock Lobster Roll, Poached Lobster, Paprika Aioli, Cos, Crusty Roll
Artisan Breads, Whipped Salted Butter
Shared Feast
Local Snapper, Pickled Cauliflower, Warm Pea & Fennel Salad, Celeriac Puree gf
Sous Vide Lamb Shoulder Chargrilled on Coal, Fermented Hummus, Roasted Local Eggplant, Lamb Jus gf, df
Sides
Whole Roasted Potato Salad, Gherkins, Sour Cream, Chives, Egg gf, v
Coal Roasted Corn, Fermented Onion Butter gf, v
Honey Roasted Carrots, Goats Cheese, Pepita Seed Crumb gf, v
Desserts
Pistachio & Yuzu Tart, Pistachio Sponge
Lemon Myrtle Yoghurt Cake, Lemon Curd Buttercream
Followed By
Gesha Coffee Co, The Queen’s Crown Plunger Coffee & T2 Loose Leaf Teas
Assam GFOP, Peppermint, Chamomile, China Green Sencha
Kids Astro Menu $40
Canapé on Arrival
Pumpkin Arancini, Red Pepper Jam, Fried Sage v
First course
Chicken Roll, Roast Chicken, Mayo, Cos, Crusty Roll
Main Course
Beer Battered Local Fish, Calamari, Chips, Tomato Sauce
Dessert
Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart, Raspberries
Fresh Solar juice
Cullen Wines, Supernatural Range
2022 Rose Moon sparkling on arrival
2022 Mangan Vineyard Red Moon
2022 Dancing In The Sun
2022 Dancing in the Moonlight
*Menu subject to change
Bookings are essential for this celestial brunch. The ticket price is $200 + booking fee and includes all food and drinks. Child ticket price is $40 per child. Please note that most dietary requirements can be accommodated and can be specified at the time of booking your ticket. Book here to reserve your spot today on Thursday the 20th of April, 10am – 1:30pm.
**Please note the Dark Sky Festival program is subject to change
(g) Astronomy Dinner *SOLD OUT*
Please be advised this event has now sold out. Tickets are still available for the Fervor Dark Sky Dining Dinner on Sunday the 23rd of April at Four Mile Creek, Onslow.
There’s never quite been dinner under the stars like this before. The astronomical rarity of a solar eclipse, the canopy of the glittering WA skies, and the region’s incredible produce – with a Welcome to Country to initiate the evening. Beloved public figure and author, Broome astronomer Greg Quicke – known as Space Gandalf – will also be at the dinner to chat with guests and talk through the significance of the Dark Sky Festival.
Even the beautiful wines you’ll be drinking have been influenced by the stars. Made by Vanya Cullen of Wilyabrup’s Cullen Wines, she practises biodynamic viticulture; a method that recognises the link between plant growth and the rhythms of the cosmos. Her New Moon wine series will be served on this heavenly evening.
Bookings are essential for this spectacular event held on Thursday the 20th of April at Exmouth Yacht Club from 5:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets are $200pp + booking fee. Please note that most dietary requirements can be accommodated and can be specified at the time of booking your ticket.
g(Astronomy) Dinner Menu
Canapés on Arrival
Half Shell Scallop, Sauce Ravigote
Chicken Rillettes, Pepper Berry & Herb Biscotti, Beetroot Relish, Smoked Horseradish
Seeded Cracker, Smoked Eggplant & Tahini Puree, Pickle Shallots, Coriander gf, df, vg
Tapas
Artisan Breads, Whipped Salted Butter & Olives
Pulled Pork Croquette, Paprika Mayo, Pickled Apple, Pork Floss, Cider Glazed Chorizo
Main Course
Brolos Western Rock Lobster, Local Snapper, Exmouth Prawns, Lemon & Dill Beurre Blanc gf
Vegetarian Option
Miso Glazed Eggplant, Grilled Halloumi, Zucchini & Eggplant Pickle, Roasted Tomato v
Shared Sides
Roasted Crushed Potatoes, gf, df, v
Whole Roast Cauliflower, Confit Garlic, Raisins, Toasted Nuts, Smoked Paprika, Manchego gf, v
Dessert
Chocolate Delice, Feuilletine, Peanut Crumble & Cherry Gel
Followed By
Gesha Coffee Co, The Queen’s Crown Plunger Coffee & T2 Loose Leaf Teas
Assam GFOP, Peppermint, Chamomile, China Green Sencha
Cullen Wines, ‘Supernatural’ Range
2022 Rose Moon sparkling on arrival
2022 Mangan Vineyard Red Moon
2022 Dancing In The Sun
2022 Dancing in the Moonlight
*Please note the Dark Sky Festival program and (g) Astronomy Dinner menu is subject to change