Responsible Night Tourism Partner Program.

Protect the night. Elevate your experience.
Lead the sector.

Australia holds some of the darkest skies on Earth. They are not guaranteed.

Dark Sky Tourism Australia is building a national network of tourism operators committed to delivering exceptional night-time experiences while protecting the environmental, cultural and economic value of darkness.
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Responsible Night Tourism Partner Program
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The Responsible Night Tourism Partner Program recognises businesses that:
  • Protect the night environment
  • Deliver safe and inspiring guest experiences
  • Respect nocturnal wildlife and cultural knowledge
  • Contribute to the growth of dark sky tourism nationally

Become a Responsible Night Tourism Partner

Applications are open. Complete the Partner Declaration and Annual Data Form below.

SECTION 1: Business Details

Primary contact name
Town / region / state
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SECTION 2: Night Experiences Offered

Select all that apply

SECTION 3: Responsible Night Tourism Scorecard

NIGHT ENVIRONMENT

Minimise glare and upward light spill
Use warm lighting (≤3000K)
Switch off non-essential lighting
Consider wildlife / ecological impacts

GUEST EXPERIENCE

Educate guests about dark skies
Guide responsible night behaviour
Provide accurate astronomy / environmental content
Respectfully acknowledge cultural knowledge

SAFETY & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Documented night risk management
Clear safety briefings
Staff prepared for night conditions

SUSTAINABILITY & SECTOR CONTRIBUTION

Energy efficiency measures
Minimise environmental disturbance
Promote dark sky awareness publicly
Commit to annual data reporting

Your Responsible Night Tourism Score

Your score is calculated from the selections above. The maximum possible score is 45.

SECTION 4: Annual Visitor Data

What type of visitors do you host?
Select all that apply

SECTION 5: Improvements & Growth

SECTION 6: Declaration

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