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
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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
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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
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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
Scitech – in the Ningaloo Centre
Scitech will inspire audiences when they deliver a selection of their awesomely educational STEM-based shows and activities for kids at the Ningaloo Centre. Scitech’s events include:
Start Here, Go Anywhere
A hands-on experience that allows visitors to explore, investigate and discover the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Packed with interactive exhibits, brain-bending challenges and awesome tech, it’s guaranteed to ignite curiosity in kids and adults alike. Open from 9am – 4pm daily. Free! Just drop on by!
Science shows
These free shows are 30 minutes each and there’s no need to book.
Under Pressure (10am and 2pm daily)
Explore just how much pressure we’re really under as we use nothing but the ocean of air around us – and a little bit of science – to turn your world inside out and upside down. Although we can’t see it, air pressure is responsible for loads of everyday phenomena – everything from how to open jars, to how our lungs work, to what happens to humans when they go into space. Join our Science Presenters to investigate, ask questions, make predictions, and test our ideas to understand some of the more surprising and unusual effects it has on the world around us
Hot vs Cold (11am and 3pm daily – please note there will be no 11am show on the day of the eclipse, Thursday 20th of April)
Two temperatures enter, one temperature leaves – and the results are sure to surprise! Our science presenters explore how the hidden properties of materials affect how heat forms, flows and feels with this astonishing demonstration of thermodynamics. Audiences will make predictions and test ideas in this ultimate showdown between hot and cold.
*Please note the Dark Sky Festival program is subject to change
Federation Park – Live Music, Yoga, Public Astronomy Talks, Giant String Puppet, Food Trucks, Market Stalls & More!
An all day & evening Picnic Zone for the whole family!
See below for Federation Park’s activity timetable
Federation Park is a ‘space’ for friends and family to chill out and engage with solar eclipse-themed activities during the Dark Sky Festival. Join us at Federation Park from 7 am on Wednesday the 19th, Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st of April for plenty of FREE events. There’s also delicious food trucks and live music all under the cloak of the magical Exmouth sky. Situated next to Paltridge Memorial Swimming Pool (open until 6 pm), gravitate to the lively atmosphere at Federation Park to refuel, refresh, and reinvigorate for your stargazing night ahead.
In the mornings we have free yoga sessions, Public Astronomy Talks and the incredible String Symphony – a large-scale, twinkling, interactive hand-woven puppet that’s brought to life by 12 audience members. Thank you to Lotterywest for being a supporter of this wonderful event. Then from 4:30pm, the buzz amps up with food trucks, live music, and market stalls! Check out everything on offer at Federation Park below:
Mornings
Free Morning Yoga 7am – 10am (free, but bookings are required)
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
Learn more here
Free Public Astronomy Talks 10am – 12pm (no bookings required)
We’ve invited guest speakers to chat about all things Solar Eclipse including topics ‘What is a Total Solar Eclipse?’, ‘Astronomy 101’, and ‘Stories From 18 Eclipses Around The Globe’. Join us on Wednesday the 19th of April and Friday the 21st of April – talks will start at 10am and go for 30 minutes each, with the final talk of the day on at 11:30am. There’s no need to book – just come along, grab a chair and learn even more about the fascinating world of eclipses
Learn more here
String Symphony Giant Illuminated Interactive Puppet 9-10am, 12-1pm, 6-7pm, & 8-9pm
String Symphony is a large-scale, twinkling, interactive hand-woven puppet that’s brought to life by 12 audience members. Participants manipulate the giant interactive installation so onlookers marvel at the beauty of this magnificent creation! String Symphony is for adults and kids alike to enjoy. We would like to thank Lotterywest as a Major Supporter of this wonderful.
Afternoons
Then from 4:30pm, join us for our live music festival, delicious food trucks and local market stalls!
Join us from 7am – 9:30pm daily at Federation Park on Wednesday the 19th until Friday the 21st of April for this fabulous FREE event. Federation Park is an alcohol-free space.
WEDNESDAY
7 AM – 9:30 AM ECLIPSE YOGA
9 AM – 10 AM STRING SYMPHONY GIANT ILLUMINATED PUPPET
10 AM – 12 PM PUBLIC ASTRONOMY TALKS
12 PM – 1 PM STRING SYMPHONY GIANT ILLUMINATED PUPPET
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM DJ NDORSE
5:30 PM – 5:40 PM WELCOME TO COUNTRY
5:40 PM – 6:20 PM BLUEBONE SOLO
6 PM – 7 PM STRING SYMPHONY GIANT ILLUMINATED PUPPET
6:40 PM – 7:20 PM MISS MAX
7:40 PM – 8:30 PM PRISCILLA
8 PM – 9 PM STRING SYMPHONY GIANT ILLUMINATED PUPPET
8:30PM – 9:30PM DJ NDORSE
THURSDAY
7 AM- 8 AM ECLIPSE YOGA
9 AM – 10 AM STRING SYMPHONY GIANT ILLUMINATED PUPPET
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM DJ FLO TATION
5:30 PM – 5:40 PM WELCOME TO COUNTRY
5:40 PM – 6:20 PM JIMMY MCGRATH
6:40 PM – 7:20 PM MISS MAX
6 PM – 7 PM STRING SYMPHONY GIANT ILLUMINATED PUPPET
7:40PM – 8:30PM BLUEBONE TRIO
8 PM – 9PM STRING SYMPHONY GIANT ILLUMINATED PUPPET
8:30PM – 9:30PM DJ FLO TATION
FRIDAY
7 AM – 9:30 AM ECLIPSE YOGA
9 AM – 10 AM STRING SYMPHONY GIANT ILLUMINATED PUPPET
10 AM – 12 PM PUBLIC ASTRONOMY TALKS
12 PM – 1 PM STRING SYMPHONY GIANT ILLUMINATED PUPPET
11 AM – 4:30 PM BREAK
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM DJ NDORSE
5:30 PM – 5:40 PM WELCOME TO COUNTRY
5:40 PM – 6:20 PM JIMMY MCGRATH
6:40 PM – 7:20 PM HAVE A GOOD DAY
6 PM – 7 PM STRING SYMPHONY GIANT ILLUMINATED PUPPET
7:40 PM – 8:30 PM BOOX KID
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM DJ NDORSE
8 PM – 9PM STRING SYMPHONY GIANT ILLUMINATED PUPPET
*Please note the Dark Sky Festival program is subject to change
Stargazing Sessions – with Astrotourism WA Astronomy Guides in Koobooroo Oval
What’s up in the night sky? The spectacular stars in the Milky Way Galaxy are waiting for you to see in these incredible stargazing sessions on our telescope fields at Koobooroo Oval.
Explore the night sky with Astrotourism WA Astronomy Guides and volunteers. See an amazing green laser pointer tour of the southern hemisphere night sky constellations. Everything you need will be supplied for you to view the incredible stellar objects, including Venus, the Southern Cross, Magellanic Clouds, star clusters, nebulae and much more.
This is a rare opportunity for this kind of stargazing in the glow of a solar eclipse – so don’t miss out! Bookings are not necessary. Sessions run from 6.45 pm to 9.15pm with the Green Laser Pointer Tours repeated at 7 pm, 7.45 pm and 8.30 pm nightly in Koobooroo Oval – just next to Federation Park.
*Please note the Dark Sky Festival program is subject to change
The Wallal Experiment and Einsteinian Physics – in the Ningaloo Centre
Emeritus Professor David Blair, Australian physicist and professor at the University of Western Australia and Director of the Australian International Gravitational Research Centre, will host a fun and exciting talk about the Wallal Experiment and Einsteinian Physics at the Ningaloo Centre.
The Wallal Experiment was a momentous event that proved Einstein’s theory of relativity – right here in WA! A family-friendly show, these talks delight everyone from primary school kids to grandparents, science enthusiasts to those starting out on their scientific understanding. Everyone is encouraged to bring friends – and questions!
Einsteinian Physics is an exhibition and a series of engaging, mind-bending, and intriguing STEM activities for children and families. See first-hand the Einstein First Team do live eclipse simulations and show you earth-moon orbital dynamics on the spacetime simulator!
No need to book – just come along!
*Please note the Dark Sky Festival program is subject to change