Australia’s community of amateur astronomers take advantage of clear skies and good weather to get together and share stories and advice at star-parties and special events.
- Border Stargaze – annual gathering of amateur astronomers and the public, hosted by the Astronomical Society of Albury Wodonga.
- Coonabarrabran Festival of the Stars – a month-long astronomy celebration held annually in November.
- Queensland Astrofest – annual QLD star party since 1993.
- South Pacific Star Party – annual star party since 1993 hosted by the Astronomical Society of New South Wales.