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Spend an hour sipping Cupitt’s handcrafted wine and sharing a cheese plate as an astronomer guides you through the Southern Sky. This adults-only Ulladulla experience pairs seaside escarpment views with telescope time for an unusually cinematic coastal night out.
Spend an hour sipping Cupitt’s handcrafted wine and sharing a cheese plate as an astronomer guides you through the Southern Sky. This adults-only Ulladulla experience pairs seaside escarpment views with telescope time for an unusually cinematic coastal night out.
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Operated by Blue Mountains Stargazing · Ulladulla, New South Wales
Cupitt's Estate sits on rolling vineyards above Burrill Lake on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. At 58 Washburton Road in Ulladulla, this family-run winery folds together handcrafted wines, local cheese and open sky into a compact evening escape. The offering — Wine, Cheese & Stargazing at Cupitt’s Estate — is a 60-minute, adults-only session where a glass on arrival, a shared cheese plate and a professional telescope turn the vineyard into an impromptu observatory.
Begin with the vines and the view: the estate faces Burrill Lake with the Budawang Ranges forming a serrated escarpment on the horizon. As daylight slides away the escarpment silhouette and water reflections sharpen, and the scene pivots from landscape to sky. An astronomer leads the session, offering naked-eye astronomy, constellation storytelling and binocular and telescope views of planets and distant star clusters. The setup is practical—tips and hacks for spotting objects without fancy gear and a Q&A to satisfy curious minds.
This experience stands out because it pairs terroir with the Southern Sky. Cupitt's is one of the few cellar doors on the coast that programs guided stargazing among rows of vines, leveraging low horizon lights and clear southerly skies. It’s accessible (wheelchair accessible) and intentionally intimate, capped at a small group size so everyone gets a turn at the eyepiece. Expect storytelling around a campfire, the crackle of conversation, and possibly a falling star if conditions play along.
Logistics are straightforward: meet at Cupitt's Estate (58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla), arrive a little early to collect your glass and cheese plate, and plan transport if you’ll sample the wine—Paul: 0490 307 797 or Eden, In A Day Jervis Bay: 0493 281 821. Bottles are available at the cellar door, and you can opt to extend the night with dinner or an overnight stay in Cupitt’s villas via their website.
The event is adults-only (minimum age 18) and designed for small groups—maximum 22 people—to preserve the viewing experience. Cupitt’s asks for a minimum of 15 participants to run the tour and offers rescheduling or refunds if numbers fall below 10 the day before, so check your booking. To make the most of the hour, bring a warm jacket, a red-light torch to protect night vision, and photo gear with manual settings for astrophotography. The staff are welcoming and the cellar door doubles as a cozy fallback in case of light cloud; if the sky clears, the payoff is memorable.
Why book? For travelers based in Milton, Mollymook or Ulladulla, this is a compact, elevated evening that pairs local produce with a guided dive into the Southern Sky — a way to experience coastal New South Wales that’s equal parts approachable and unexpectedly cinematic.
One glass of wine on arrival, a shared cheese plate, a guided stargazing session with an astronomer, binocular and telescope viewing, constellation storytelling and a Q&A.
Yes. The listing notes the venue is wheelchair accessible; contact the estate if you have specific access needs.
The session lasts 60 minutes and is limited to around 22 people to keep viewing time intimate.
This experience is adults-only with a minimum age of 18.
Cupitt’s requires a minimum of 15 participants to run the tour; they will reschedule or offer refunds if numbers fall below 10 one day before the event.
Yes. Bottles are available for purchase at the cellar door, and you can book dinner or villas directly through Cupitt’s website.
Blue Mountains Stargazing is a Wentworth Falls-based astronomy experience operator offering guided stargazing in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. The business presents a single signature experience, Blue Mountains Stargazing, which combines laser-guided naked-eye astronomy, stories of constellations, and practical explanation of navigation by stars. Participants can also view celestial objects through state-of-the-art telescopes and join a live question-and-answer session with an expert astronomer. Blue Mountains Stargazing focuses on clear, factual interpretation of night sky features and practical skywatching techniques appropriate for a wide range of interests. The location at Wentworth Falls provides elevated views that complement the astronomy program. Sessions include guided naked-eye observation using laser pointers to trace constellations and coordinate star positions, plus telescope viewing to examine planets, star clusters, and other celestial targets. The experience emphasizes hands-on learning and direct engagement with an astronomer who answers questions about astronomy, navigation, and observational methods. The program includes constellation stories, techniques for star identification, and practical tips for amateur observers to plan future skywatching outings. Information on meeting points, safety, and what to bring is provided by the operator before each session.
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