All of life has evolved with dark skies and a day/night cycle - the circadian rhythm. Night skies connect us with the ancient rhythms of life, and are essential to our understanding of landscape: rivers, mountains, sea and sky.

Lutruwita/Tasmania is a unique and special place at night. The lives of all living things here are considerably less impacted by light pollution than in other places on Earth. Palawa connections to milaythina wurangkili (Sky Country) hold important teachings about place and spirituality, and Lutruwita/Tasmania’s unique ecological systems depend on a strong, predictable circadian rhythm.

Protecting the dark night from light pollution is critical to the environment, wildlife and our wellbeing.

Our remote South West is home to some of the clearest, darkest, and most special skies on earth. Here, like nowhere else, you can stare into the depths of the universe and observe a skyscape overhead of crisp comparison to those of deep time.

While urban and densely populated areas are increasingly polluted with light, the remote corners of the globe’s highest ranked Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area is primed for protection and international recognition. Just like the Tasmanian Devil and Huon pine, the rich dark skies of this special area are iconic, and of international significance worthy of protection.

Join us in supporting our case for a South West Dark Sky Sanctuary, at our launch night on Wednesday May 1st, 6pm, at Overland Brewing - 284 Argyle St, North Hobart TAS 7000.