Duration:
1h30m
Here’s your taster of Australia’s very first International Dark Sky Reserve with an incredibly special 1.5 hour astronomy only session – a self-drive shortened version of our Dark Sky Gold Stars Sunset Dinner.
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Feel a deep sense of awe as you journey into the South Australian River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve, where ancient cliffs meet celestial wonder. Whether you’re seeking cosmic perspective, cultural connection, or a moment of stillness, book now to reconnect with the universe and take the moment that will stay with you long after the star light has faded.
Tour includes:
· Non-stop commentary and laser pointer tour of the night sky by an astronomer
· Use of provided telescope under red light to view the night sky
· Access to a private location – Ted’s at Walker Flat
· Pull up stools
· Yoga mats
Stargazing at Ted’s – positioned in the heart of the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve, you will have use of a private location ‘Ted’s Walker Flat’ under red light, without interuption from passing traffic. Our astronomer will guide you through the night sky of stars, constellations, planets, clusters and galaxies with amazing viewing through our provided powerful telescope and green laser pointer. The views are sure take your breath away.
Our ‘Astronomy Only’ session introduces you to one of the darkest places on earth with virtually no light pollution. Recordings of the Reserve measure at 21.9 on a scale of 0 to 22. About 300 stars can typically be seen in Southern Hemisphere urban areas, where an estimated 5000 can be seen here, including a better view of the centre of the galaxy (the Milky Way) !
Your self drive option to Ted’s 762 Mallee Road, Walker Flat meanders from Mannum or Swan Reach along the roadside path parallel to the Murray River. A popular nesting ground for cockatoos and plentiful wildlife, this farming district has its own story to tell. Our region has the tallest cliffs and the longest single bend along the entire length of the Murray River. Add time to your self-drive adventure to marvel at impressive ancient cliffs and the sights from lookouts.
*IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE BOOKING:
MOON PHASE CALENDAR: this experience does not operate everyday of the year. We avoid holding viewing nights when the moon is very bright because you cannot look through a telescope during this time, and we want you to see a Dark Sky. Selected dates are generally based on dark dates of the moon phase calendar. If you can’t see a date on our calendar that you prefer to book, please review the moon calendar before contacting us.
PENDING: once you book, if your order is returned as Pending, this means the tour has not reached minimum numbers. Once others book, our system will automatically send you an email with confirmation. Please wait for this before booking accommodation. If you do not receive confirmation 1 week prior to your tour, please contact our office preferrably via Email: bookings@jugglehouse.com.au or Ph: 0480 043 778 to seek the possibility of an alternate date or refund.
GIFT CARDS: please inform your gifted recipient to book as soon as possible without delay.
CHILDREN: We love children! Please note however, this Dark Sky Experience is quite a duration, and a late night return. Children of young ages may find the tour difficult to follow. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, mindful of the enjoyment of other guests during the tour.
PRICE / AGES DESCRIPTION: Child 3-16 years, Adult 16 & over, Infant: 2 years and under (travel free but must be advised at time of booking and your own car seat must be supplied) No concession price.
PETS: dogs are allowed at the astronomy site. They must be kept on a leash at all times and under the owner’s complete control, meaning the owner must be able to manage the dog’s behavior and prevent it from causing any disturbances to the session.
WINTER HOURS: during the darkness of winter the astronomy start time is often earlier. This depends on the Gold Stars Sunset Dinner Tour coinciding with meeting up for this Astronomy only session.
SMOKING / ALCOHOL / DRUGS: Our private astronomy site is a smoking, alcohol and illicit drug free zone and these are not permitted at any time while onsite. Anyone found in possession, or under the influence of illicit drugs will be removed from the venue.
THIRD PARTY BOOKING PLATFORMS: itineraries and details listed here on Juggle House Experiences River Murray Dark Sky Tours supercedes any documentation listed on third party platforms such as Red Balloon, Klook, Viator / Tripadvisor.
Photo credits: Ben Goode (Cover Photo & Big Bend Cliffs Photo) & Dave Hartley Photography, Mannum)
PLEASE CLICK TO READ each of these headings below prior to booking:
Weather
FAQ
About
Moon Phase Calendar
Terms and Conditions
If your order is returned as Pending, this means the tour has not reached minimum numbers. Once others book, our system will automatically send you an email with confirmation. Please wait for this before booking accommodation. If you do not receive confirmation 1 week prior to your tour, please contact our office preferably via Email: bookings@jugglehouse.com.au or Ph: 0480 043 778 to seek the possibility of an alternate date or refund.
Weather forecasts chance daily and are not reliable until the day. Please continue with your plans to attend this tour until we contact you by SMS. If you have not provided an appropriate mobile phone number contactable in Australia, please contact our office to provide a WhatsApp number. Emails can be delayed. Please contact us 0480 043 778 if you have not received correspondence by the agreed time.
Prepare to meet at 762 Mallee Road, Walker Flat at the designated time we provide via SMS.
Very importantly, follow this link to download the Dark Sky Digital Guidebook.
This digital guide is intended to help you get the most out of your tour. Everything you need to know is included with details of our procedure for inclement weather, cancellation, rescheduling and refund.
Here you’ll also find the details of tour locations, what to wear, what to pack and suggestions about where to stay. You may save this digital guide to your phone and think of it like your own personal guidebook!
Thankyou and we will be in touch on the day of your tour.
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What an amazing 🥲 experience we had on the Sunset 🌅 Dark Night Tour. We were very blessed 😇 with the weather - clear skies and a waning moon 🌖 perfect for star ⭐️ gazing.
Kel is amazing 🤩 and will cater for most of your needs, however she does not have a direct line to Mother Nature 🌬️ different times of the year = different experiences just remember that when booking.
The astronomers that joined us (Lachie and Chloe) were very knowledgeable and helpful.
Their love for astronomy 🔭 is apparent.
I just wanted to sleep 💤 under those stars ✨ - perhaps 🤔 another experience Kel 👍
Highly recommend 👍
Kel is amazing 🤩 and will cater for most of your needs, however she does not have a direct line to Mother Nature 🌬️ different times of the year = different experiences just remember that when booking.
The astronomers that joined us (Lachie and Chloe) were very knowledgeable and helpful.
Their love for astronomy 🔭 is apparent.
I just wanted to sleep 💤 under those stars ✨ - perhaps 🤔 another experience Kel 👍
Highly recommend 👍
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Owner Response - 2026-01-25
Your enthusiasm and reality is second to none! Thankyou for joining us Kerry and for your enlightening insight to the experience. We always have the best intentions for our customers when it comes to Mother Nature, so we're grateful you got lucky on your 1st attempt! We'll organise a swag next time - hope to see you again soon!
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Kerry
18 Jan 2026
The dark sky experience was just amazing, the boat ride, the dinner, and the astronomy session was just sensational. The guide, Kel, was so friendly and really helped to elevate the experience. The astronomer, Joe, was so insightful and very educational, he also helps with photo taking at the end. As you can see in the pictures, the sky was just beautiful throughout the entire night. It was overall such a relaxing experience that came with a lovely meal, a nice hot cup of milo, and a lot of friendly staff.
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Owner Response - 2026-01-25
What a treat to have you and your family immersed in this memorable experience! Thankyou kindly for your thoughts here, we've passed on the message to all of the wonderful humans involved in hosting the night. Terrific photos too! We hope to maybe see you again someday on your travels.
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Zali
15 Jan 2026
River Murray Dark Sky Tour – an unforgettable experience
This tour was without a doubt one of the absolute highlights of my journey through Australia. The beauty of the Australian landscape was presented in such an authentic and relaxed way that you don’t just see it – you truly experience and enjoy it.
Kelly, our tour guide, did an outstanding job together with her local partners and friends. From the warm pickup in Mannum to the drive to the boat, everything was perfectly organised. The river cruise along the Murray was fascinating, with excellent explanations about the local wildlife shared with genuine passion and knowledge.
The traditional Australian BBQ using local produce was a real treat and a perfect way to round off the evening. The grand finale, however, was the stargazing experience under an incredibly clear night sky. With many fascinating facts and insights, it truly puts into perspective just how small our Earth is compared to the vastness of the universe 😉.
A beautifully organised tour filled with passion, expertise, and genuine hospitality – highly recommended!
This tour was without a doubt one of the absolute highlights of my journey through Australia. The beauty of the Australian landscape was presented in such an authentic and relaxed way that you don’t just see it – you truly experience and enjoy it.
Kelly, our tour guide, did an outstanding job together with her local partners and friends. From the warm pickup in Mannum to the drive to the boat, everything was perfectly organised. The river cruise along the Murray was fascinating, with excellent explanations about the local wildlife shared with genuine passion and knowledge.
The traditional Australian BBQ using local produce was a real treat and a perfect way to round off the evening. The grand finale, however, was the stargazing experience under an incredibly clear night sky. With many fascinating facts and insights, it truly puts into perspective just how small our Earth is compared to the vastness of the universe 😉.
A beautifully organised tour filled with passion, expertise, and genuine hospitality – highly recommended!
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Owner Response - 2026-01-25
It's a really big call to compare experiences within a whole country, and honestly, it blows us away to learn that you found this a highlight of your huge trip down under! Thankyou for your positive energy on the night and in this review. It was fun to help you practice English too! Great insights into the big picture thinking we encourage - we truly are a small part of a giant universe. Thankyou Roger - please send more of your friends!
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Roger
14 Jan 2026
River Murray Dark Sky Tour – an unforgettable experience - Einfach eine super schöne und interessante Tour! This tour was without a doubt one of the absolute highlights of my journey through Australia. The beauty of the Australian landscape was presented in such an authentic and relaxed way that you don’t just see it – you truly experience and enjoy it.Kelly, our tour guide, did an outstanding job together with her local partners and friends. From the warm pickup in Mannum to the drive to the boat, everything was perfectly organised. The river cruise along the Murray was fascinating, with excellent explanations about the local wildlife shared with genuine passion and knowledge.
The traditional Australian BBQ using local produce was a real treat and a perfect way to round off the evening. The grand finale, however, was the stargazing experience under an incredibly clear night sky. With many fascinating facts and insights, it truly puts into perspective just how small our Earth is compared to the vastness of the universe .
A beautifully organised tour filled with passion, expertise, and genuine hospitality – highly recommended!
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kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-01-23
It's a really big call to compare experiences within a whole country, and honestly, it blows us away to learn that you found this a highlight of your huge trip down under! Thankyou for your positive energy on the night and in this review. It was fun to help you practice English too! Great insights into the big picture thinking we encourage - we truly are a small part of a giant universe. Thankyou Roger - please send more of your friends!
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rogerloeffler
14 Jan 2026
Our dark sky astronomy experience was amazing. Joe, our guide, is a legend. He was so knowledgeable and good-humoured. We learned a lot about our galaxy, including the true number that represents the meaning of all life (it's not 42...but I'm not giving anything away here). Thank-you to Joe and his very friendly wife Lyn for providing one of the highlights of our trip to South Australia.
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Owner Response - 2026-01-25
Thankyou Rodney - how incredible to know that your interactions with Joe and Lyn were a highlight of your South Australian experiences. This makes our heart sing. Love that you sprinkled just enough suspense in the meaning of life! We hope you may be able to visit again in winter. Thankyou!
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Rodney
13 Jan 2026
Absolutely brilliant!!! Wow what an amazing experience. Our tour guide Kelly is extraordinary as a guide, you won't find better, friendly, funny, informative, passionate about her job and a wealth of knowledge. The river cruise down the Murray with Levi was amazing. He gave so much insight about the river and its ecosystem, pointing out wildlife and flora as we meandered lazily down the river, with a glass of bubbles in hand.
Next we were driven in comfort to the dark sky reserve... and WOW. That was AMAZING!
Our astronomer host and his wife guided us through the night skies, with his extraordinary telescope. We saw Jupiter and Saturn, in incredible detail...and a cosmic galaxy with a million stars. It truly blew our minds!!
To top it off we stopped to observe a spectacular lightning show in the horizon on our drive home. Kelly made so many extra stops to include any thing and everything that popped up along the way. All extra, all at her time and expense. We will be back to do the moon crater night!!
5 star experience!!🥰🙌💚💛
Next we were driven in comfort to the dark sky reserve... and WOW. That was AMAZING!
Our astronomer host and his wife guided us through the night skies, with his extraordinary telescope. We saw Jupiter and Saturn, in incredible detail...and a cosmic galaxy with a million stars. It truly blew our minds!!
To top it off we stopped to observe a spectacular lightning show in the horizon on our drive home. Kelly made so many extra stops to include any thing and everything that popped up along the way. All extra, all at her time and expense. We will be back to do the moon crater night!!
5 star experience!!🥰🙌💚💛
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Owner Response - 2026-01-18
Thankyou for choosing our experience to create memories with your family Sandra. Your insightful review is the reason we keep going out night after night to showcase our part of the world. We have passed on your kind words to everyone involved. The lightning storm in the distance will be an incredible memory for us all. We look foward to welcoming you back to see the craters of the moon through the telescope. Thankyou!
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Sandra
09 Jan 2026
A great experience An amazing experience. I surprised my family as a Christmas gift and we all loved it. Although it was a cloudy night we still saw plenty of things. A highlight was seeing Saturn with the rings, the moon, Jupiter and more. Highly recommendedread moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 2026-01-17
A terrific idea as a Christmas gift, thankyou! This is validation for us that although on the night you visited we battled Mother Nature, you were still able to see objects through the telescope and recommend the experience to others. We always have the best intentions, and value your review greatly!
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Narelle
03 Jan 2026
The River Murray Dark Sky & Sunset Dinner Tour was nothing short of magical. The evening began in downtown Mannum, where we were welcomed with a red carpet and a glass of Adelaide Hills bubbles before stepping into an immaculately clean, spacious, and incredibly comfortable vehicle – the perfect start to the night.
We travelled along the riverbank to the discovery cruise, which was flawless. The vessel, the guide, and the commentary were all spot on, bringing the history and wildlife of the Murray to life. The abundance of birdlife was a highlight, and the two ferry crossings added a unique local touch.
Dinner was an Aussie-themed BBQ served at golden hour by the cliffs as the sun set – simply breathtaking. After a relaxed meal, we drove to a private, secluded location for stargazing. Lying under a brilliant summer sky, far from any sound or light pollution, was pure magic. The stars glowed brightly, and the setting felt exclusive and serene – the perfect moment to pause and reflect. (along with a milo and Mars bar!)
Kel, the host and owner, was exceptional – professional, warm, and full of genuine Aussie hospitality. You couldn’t ask for a better guide.
The tour wrapped up back in Mannum around 11 pm, and I left feeling like I had experienced something truly special. This is the perfect blend of nature, luxury, and authentic Australian charm. Highly recommended for all ages.
We travelled along the riverbank to the discovery cruise, which was flawless. The vessel, the guide, and the commentary were all spot on, bringing the history and wildlife of the Murray to life. The abundance of birdlife was a highlight, and the two ferry crossings added a unique local touch.
Dinner was an Aussie-themed BBQ served at golden hour by the cliffs as the sun set – simply breathtaking. After a relaxed meal, we drove to a private, secluded location for stargazing. Lying under a brilliant summer sky, far from any sound or light pollution, was pure magic. The stars glowed brightly, and the setting felt exclusive and serene – the perfect moment to pause and reflect. (along with a milo and Mars bar!)
Kel, the host and owner, was exceptional – professional, warm, and full of genuine Aussie hospitality. You couldn’t ask for a better guide.
The tour wrapped up back in Mannum around 11 pm, and I left feeling like I had experienced something truly special. This is the perfect blend of nature, luxury, and authentic Australian charm. Highly recommended for all ages.
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Owner Response - 2026-01-18
Wow, what a wrap! The way you have summarised the experience here provides real feeling to the itinerary. These words of encouragement are the reason we keep striving to enhance the opportunities for visitors to immerse themselves in the natural environment we call home. Thankyou for joining us Matt, and for such extraordinary insights in this review. Very much appreciated.
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Matthew
29 Dec 2025
My partner and our two kids (16 and13) had an amazing experience with ‘juggle house’. Our night included the river cruise, a meal at a country pub and the star gazing. Our host, Kel, was easy going throughout and made a great Milo to keep us warm while we were learning about the stars. Our two astronomers at the Dark Sky Reserve were informative and approachable. The absolute highlight, however, was the night sky, which had to be seen to be believed. The odd passing satellite and the International Space Station were even thrown in, as luck would have it. I would highly recommend this experience with ‘juggle house’. I’d come back and the kids have already said they want to.
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Owner Response - 2026-01-18
We look forward to welcoming you all back to this special part of the world Michael and family! Thankyou for joining us under the starry sky. We can't promise a visit from the International Space Station next time, but we'll sure try! So pleased you enjoyed the tour, and thankyou for your kind words.
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Michael
25 Dec 2025
Fabulous holiday exploring the might Murray River From the moment Andrew picked us up from the Majestic Rooftop Hotel in Adelaide to board the Houseboat 'Love Life' and again when returning to the Airport we enjoyed the holiday on the Murray River immensely and highly recommend as relaxing along with amazing scenery and birdlife. It was a highlight to meet and travel with Andrew who made sure we were comfortable and conversation flowed with insights into the Adelaide hills and beyond. We thoroughly enjoyed his company and felt like we had made a new friend.
Thankyou Andrew
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Pamela
07 Nov 2025
Fantastic day, amazing helicopter ride, great wine tasting experience, amazing food. I Enjoyed being chauffeured through the picturesque Barossa in comfort. Kel is the best Hostess, brilliantly organised. The whole day flowed so smoothly. 😊👌🏻 Definitely a 10/10 🫶🏻
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Owner Response - 2025-11-04
Fantastic Fiona! We loved every moment with you. Thankyou for the compliments, absolutely delighted you enjoyed the experiences we packaged together. Hope to see you on another tour sometime!
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Fiona
02 Nov 2025
Kelly is so fun to spend time with! It was a total joy to be on her Dark Sky tour. I loved that the astronomy guide also taught everyone how to take fantastic photos of the stars with their iPhones.
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Owner Response - 2025-11-04
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Kushla. Thrilled to hear you had a great time on the Dark Sky tour. It was a pleasure sharing the night sky and behind the scenes with you, and I am so glad our astronomers tips helped you capture some fantastic star photos on your iPhone. We would love to welcome you and your colleagues back for more stargazing adventures in the future.
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Kushla
22 Oct 2025
We took part in the Astronomy session at the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve, and it was a fantastic experience. Kel’s enthusiasm and deep passion for the night sky made the tour both educational and inspiring.
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Owner Response - 2025-11-04
Thank you so much for your kind words, Chloe! Over the moon that you enjoyed the Astronomy session at the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve. Sharing the night sky and its wonders is something I am really passionate about, and it’s wonderful to hear it made the experience both educational and inspiring for you. I hope to welcome you back under the stars again soon!
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Chloe
22 Oct 2025
Kelly and her crew ran a special stargazing event for a group of delegates from the Australian Regional Tourism Convention - a lively group of tourism professionals and operators - tough audience!
Firstly Kelly has the best personality for conducting any tour. She was a perfect host dealing with my last minute booking request and internet issues smoothly and flexibly and with joy!
Her customised presentation to suit her tourism industry audience was the perfect balance of information about the history of the DarkSky place and the kind of data tourism people pour over.
The meal at the Mannun Pub was excellent - what a location set on the limpid Murray. The comfortable new buses, including the Party Bus, were excellent transport.
And the Stargazing experience? well it was wonderful. The view was clear of clouds and the instruction by Joe was clear and informative. Who knew Alpha Sentori was actually three stars?
As fellow member of the DarkSky community via our DarkSky Approved Lodging - Kestrel Nest EcoHut, I came along to support a fellow operator. As we have our own DarkSkies, I didnt expect to be dazzled by the stars, but I was. But more? I was dazzled by the whole experience , AND am taking away ideas of how we can further improve the DarkSky experience for our guests.
Congratulations Kelly and team and congratulations on your awards and recognition.
Firstly Kelly has the best personality for conducting any tour. She was a perfect host dealing with my last minute booking request and internet issues smoothly and flexibly and with joy!
Her customised presentation to suit her tourism industry audience was the perfect balance of information about the history of the DarkSky place and the kind of data tourism people pour over.
The meal at the Mannun Pub was excellent - what a location set on the limpid Murray. The comfortable new buses, including the Party Bus, were excellent transport.
And the Stargazing experience? well it was wonderful. The view was clear of clouds and the instruction by Joe was clear and informative. Who knew Alpha Sentori was actually three stars?
As fellow member of the DarkSky community via our DarkSky Approved Lodging - Kestrel Nest EcoHut, I came along to support a fellow operator. As we have our own DarkSkies, I didnt expect to be dazzled by the stars, but I was. But more? I was dazzled by the whole experience , AND am taking away ideas of how we can further improve the DarkSky experience for our guests.
Congratulations Kelly and team and congratulations on your awards and recognition.
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Owner Response - 2025-10-21
Thank you so much for your kind and generous words, Louise, and for bringing your wonderful energy to our Dark Sky experience. Hosting your group of passionate tourism professionals was an absolute highlight, and what a lively, inspiring bunch! I am thrilled you enjoyed the night, from the stargazing and storytelling to the meal by the Murray and (of course) the Party Bus. It means so much to receive such positive feedback from a fellow DarkSky operator. I love that you left with fresh ideas for your guests at Kestrel Nest EcoHut. Here’s to continuing to share the magic of our night skies and shining a light on regional tourism together.
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Louise
15 Oct 2025
Fabulous - highly recommend! This was a fabulous experience that I highly recommend. Right from the start the communication with Juggle House was prompt, clear and detailed. From Kelly's warm welcome and the limo bus (seated 9) with sparkling wine on arrival - which was an unexpected bonus! :) - Kelly's commentary and knowledge of the region, to the sunset river cruise, the bbq dinner by the river at Walker Flat and of course the astronomy session - it was all extremely well done and we enjoyed it immensely!read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-10-20
I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the full experience — from the limo bus and sparkling wine welcome to the sunset river cruise, BBQ dinner, and astronomy session. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’re so glad our commentary and local insights added to your visit. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure on the Murray River soon.
Many thanks Kel.
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Sarah
14 Oct 2025
My family of 4 went to the astronomy experience as a gift for my eldest son. It was a really interesting and amazing experience. The talk was informative and fascinating and if live to go again in a different season to see how the night sky changes.
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Owner Response - 2025-10-21
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Melinda. I am delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed the astronomy experience and found the presentation both interesting and informative. Visiting in a different season is a wonderful idea, as the night sky always has something new and magical to reveal. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Melinda
11 Oct 2025
The best trips ever Went on two Trips with Kel. Fantastic experience. Loved the countryside and all the trips offered. I would highly recommend these trips. Kel was absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable. I do it all again in heartbeat.Amanda
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kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-10-20
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review, Amanda. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed both trips and loved exploring the countryside with us. It was a pleasure having you along, and I’m so glad the experiences and insights added to your visit. Your recommendation means a lot, and we would be delighted to welcome you back anytime – we would do it all again in a heartbeat too!
Many thanks Kel
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Amanda
24 Sep 2025
Kelly was an amazing host! Our group of 8 loved the day with her doing the monarto safari experience, lunch and gin tasting. So many great bits of info, fast tracked us all the way and gave us plenty of friendly banter. Highly recommend to use Juggle house if you are in the area. You won't be disappointed.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Terrific, thankyou kindly for these tips Bart, especially keeping warm. You most certainly immersed yourself in the educational value and being part of nature. It was a great pleasure to meet you both. Thankyou again for joining our experience and sharing your views. Greatly appreciated.
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Bronnie
23 Sep 2025
We had a party of 14 and Juggle House organised our trips off the Unforgettable Houseboats. Kel was amazing, we learnt a lot about the places we visited and Kel was a wealth of knowledge. We all enjoyed our tours immensely. Highly recommend Juggle House for all your tours around the Murray River in South Australia.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
A privilege to showcase our regional highlights with your wonderful group! Thankyou for adding these land tours to your already magnificent houseboat holiday ~ we greatly value and appreciate the opportunity and kind words here. Pleased you left SA as great ambassadors!
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Valerie
04 Sep 2025
The river cruise, dinner and dark sky reserve tour was sensational! The knowledge from our local tour guides were amazing and you could tell they love sharing it too. Kel was fantastic in her email communications prior to our arrival, to make sure we got to experience it all. The two local astronomers showed us several stars, Mars and fantastic closeup of the moon. It was a fabulous experience.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Wow Rachel - your photos are stunning! Winter is such a peaceful time of the year and you sure had the full package on the night of your tour. Silky water, moon craters, crystal clear skies to show the Milky Way. Thankyou so much for coming along with us and for sharing your experience here for others to see. Best wishes, Kelly
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Rachel
24 Jul 2025
Incredible! Must do experience This was a brilliant tour - the main guide Kelly was friendly and informative and great a handling a diverse small group, the river cruise as night fell was lovely but the highlight was the sky itself. Unbelievable! Incredible to think this is practically on the city's doorstep.read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-07-24
Thank you for sharing your experience here! We sure love having people close to the stars, in more ways than one. We are so pleased you enjoyed the experience and appreciate you joining us for the whole immersive tour of the Dark Sky Reserve.
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Connector67005428857
05 Jul 2025
A dream tour for the want a be astronomer This tour was excellent and great value for money. It included a private cruise along the Murray River on sunset which was so informative as we learnt about the wildlife. Following this we enjoyed dinner while hearing from Kelly (owner of Juggle House) about the International Dark Sky and how her business began. We were then taken to the International Dark Sky Reserve on a private property; astronomers met us there and explained in detail the star constellations along with so many other interesting facts.
We strongly recommend this tour. Kelly was a great host and is a credit to the tourism industry of South Australia
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kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-06-04
Thankyou for this wonderful summary. It's particularly pleasing that you found the whole experience informative, enjoyable and great value for money. These kind words of recommendation are truly valued and we hope to host you on another tour in the future. Thankyou!
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Hayeasy
04 Jun 2025
Starry starry night Amazing time. Kelly our host ensured our safe arrival and with hot cups of hot chocolates (much welcomed in the cold). Joe and Linda were kind and super knowledgeable and we were fascinated by the information we learnt on the night. Highly recommended.read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-06-02
Thankyou for your enthusiastic review here Albert. Sharing the knowledge (and warm drinks!) is the extra 1% we aim to achieve, and we're all so pleased that you had a fabulous night under the Milky Way with us.
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Albert
01 Jun 2025
Journey beyond the stars The night was almost cloud free and the sky was illuminated by seemingly millions of stars. Joe the astronomer chatted about his favourite subject in ways that were easy to understand. He identified heavenly bodies using a powerful laser and the views through the telescope were stunning.read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-04-06
Thankyou for this elaborate description of your Dark Sky Reserve experience Geoff! Thrilled that you benefited from the equipment and Joe's interpretation of the night sky. We appreciate you sharing these thoughts, thankyou!
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Geoff
05 Apr 2025
The Dark Sky Astronomy Experience was amazing. Joe and Lyn were so welcoming. They were very knowledgeable and helpful as they guided us through so many wonders of the universe. A must do activity for any visitor to the Riverland and you’ll never look at the night sky in the same way again!
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
This is fantastic Julia. Thankyou for sharing your experience. South Australia is blessed with incredible skies, which we are so lucky to have Joe & Lyn interpret for us. We hope to see you again at another time of year.
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Julia
04 Apr 2025
We did the Highlights of the Murray River via an offshore excursion whilst travelling on the #MurrayPrincess and Kelly was amazing.
The Highlights tour was about visiting the Murray River region by road.
Kelly is a local and tour guide, who is so passionate about the area and this came across with her perfectly balanced itinerary.
My mum, sister and I had the most amazing time and highly recommend this company for any of their adventures if our trip was anything to go by.
Great work Juggle House Experiences 😊😊
The Highlights tour was about visiting the Murray River region by road.
Kelly is a local and tour guide, who is so passionate about the area and this came across with her perfectly balanced itinerary.
My mum, sister and I had the most amazing time and highly recommend this company for any of their adventures if our trip was anything to go by.
Great work Juggle House Experiences 😊😊
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Juggle House Experiences (Owner) - 2025-03-21
Sincerely grateful for this insight Lee-Anne. It's terrific to know you and your family enjoyed the road touring experience. We truly value you taking the time to share your thoughts and welcome you again if another occasion arises. Thankyou.
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Lee-Anne
11 Mar 2025
Had an amazing Astronomy Session with Juggle House at the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve! The sky was incredibly clear and dark, making for a perfect stargazing experience.
We got to see Jupiter, Mars, shooting stars, and countless constellations through the telescope—it was truly fascinating. Huge thanks to Joe for his entertaining and insightful guidance. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and made everything so engaging.
Also, a big thank you to Kelly for the delicious hot chocolate and treats—they were the perfect addition to a magical night under the stars!
At the end of the session, I’d recommend opening the SkyView Lite app on your phone—it’s amazing to see the constellations take shape and gives you extra support for everything Joe explained.
Highly recommend this experience!
We got to see Jupiter, Mars, shooting stars, and countless constellations through the telescope—it was truly fascinating. Huge thanks to Joe for his entertaining and insightful guidance. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and made everything so engaging.
Also, a big thank you to Kelly for the delicious hot chocolate and treats—they were the perfect addition to a magical night under the stars!
At the end of the session, I’d recommend opening the SkyView Lite app on your phone—it’s amazing to see the constellations take shape and gives you extra support for everything Joe explained.
Highly recommend this experience!
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Juggle House Experiences (Owner) - 2025-04-10
Other customers will certainly gain great value from your tips here, especially those wonderful images. Thankyou for joining us and for sharing your insights. We're over the moon you had a great night of wonder and learning.
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D
11 Mar 2025
Highlights of the Murray River, South Australia We did the Highlights of the Murray River and Kelly was amazing with all her insights about the area and the itinerary was perfect spending time in the local community.Highly recommend this experience - you won’t regret it 😊
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kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-04-06
What a day! Thanks so much for joining in and appreciating the immersive experiences this local River community has on offer. It's a true pleasure to have spent the time with you.
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Lee-Anne
11 Mar 2025
Local guides, genuine storytelling - no better way to connect to this incredible location. A fantastic Mannum adventure with a brilliant guide. Kelly's warm energy made our group of 4 separate couples feel instantly comfortable and connected. This tour is great because it provides an opportunity to get on the water - the best way to appreciate the scale and beauty of the Murray River. Incredible bird life. The dark sky and astronomy element was mind blowing - South Australia is so luck to have this reserve, and Jugglehouse provides an easy and comfortable way to experience it. Local guides delivering genuine and local stories make this a must-do for visitors to SA, but South Australians also shouldn't underestimate how great this tour experience is and how much you will gain from it. Don't bother doing Dark Sky by yourself.read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 2025-03-10
A terrific message of advocacy to locals and visitors alike! So blessed to share this protected dark area with people who appreciate nature and the night. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for these kind words of encouragement and for experiencing the magic with us.
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Evie
08 Mar 2025
Wow! What an awesome night. We did the Dark Sky Gold Stars Sunset Dinner tour. Kelly was amazing and made the whole experience so much better while making it fun and also educational! Definitely take a warm jacket because it can get bloody cold out there at night but it's well worth the experience! Thanks again Kelly, we had an awesome time and loved the dinner, the boat trip, and seeing the stars and planets. (and the chocolates and warm Milo which we also loved!)
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Juggle House Experiences (Owner) - 2025-02-11
Terrific, thankyou kindly for these tips Bart, especially keeping warm. You most certainly immersed yourself in the educational value and being part of nature. It was a great pleasure to meet you both. Thankyou again for joining our experience and sharing your views. Greatly appreciated.
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Bart
11 Feb 2025
Brilliant Dark Stargazing Experience
Review of Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner
Kelly was an excellent host for this night of stargazing. Joe and his fellow astronomers were informative, incredibly knowledgeable, and passionate without being too technical. They were happy to chat and answer all questions.
The views through the powerful telescopes were amazing, and it helps to have some knowledge of what you are looking at.
We went over finishing time, as everyone was keen to see and learn more. I'm keen to go back in winter to see the Milky Way in its full glory.
I highly recommend this dark sky tour experience.
Review of Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner
Kelly was an excellent host for this night of stargazing. Joe and his fellow astronomers were informative, incredibly knowledgeable, and passionate without being too technical. They were happy to chat and answer all questions.
The views through the powerful telescopes were amazing, and it helps to have some knowledge of what you are looking at.
We went over finishing time, as everyone was keen to see and learn more. I'm keen to go back in winter to see the Milky Way in its full glory.
I highly recommend this dark sky tour experience.
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Juggle House Experiences (Owner) - 2025-02-11
Wonderful summary of a great start to an Australian long weekend with a big group of keen enthusiasts! We value your recommendation to others, and 100% look forward to welcoming you back in winter Tim. Thankyou!
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tim
11 Feb 2025
Brilliant Dark Stargazing Experience Kelly was an excellent host for this night of stargazing. Joe and his fellow astronomers were informative, incredibly knowledgeable, and passionate without being too technical. They were happy to chat and answer all questions. The views through the powerful telescopes were amazing, and it helps to have some knowledge of what you are looking at.
We went over finishing time, as everyone was keen to see and learn more. I'm keen to go back in winter to see the Milky Way in its full glory.
I highly recommend this dark sky tour experience.
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kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Wonderful summary of a great start to an Australian long weekend with a big group of keen enthusiasts! We value your recommendation to others, and 100% look forward to welcoming you back in winter Tim. Thankyou!
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tim
24 Jan 2025
Highly recommend this to everyone. Loved, loved, loved this trip. I am used to seeing the night sky in the desert, so was curious as to how this would measure up. Did not disappoint at all. The hospitality was brilliant. I really enjoyed how they integrated knowledge of the local area into the trip. Would highly recommend to everyone.read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thankyou kindly for sharing your thoughts here! We value all Dark Sky places around the world to protect the night sky and thrilled to know our area met your expectations. Each place has it's own uniqueness, and we are so grateful you joined for the full immersive experience in the Dark Sky Reserve to learn about how we live and work here. Really appreciate your recommendation, thankyou!
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Sally
02 Jan 2025
Did the Dark Sky Gold Star Sunset Dinner tour and had a wonderful time. It's obvious that Kelly loves her community and the area; she was knowledgeable and gave us lots of interesting insights while keeping the tour light and fun. Levi was great on the river boat part of the tour where we saw much of the local Birdlife and got close to the limestone cliffs. Dinner was a very good pub meal and the Dark Sky with Joe was awesome, especially with his passionate commentary. Highly recommended.
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Juggle House Experiences (Owner) - 2025-01-11
Terrific Teresa! We sure had a fun and happy group that night 🌙 ✨️ pure magic for us too. Your kind words are appreciated and have been forwarded to everyone involved. We hope to see you again under the starry night sky 🙌
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Teresa
11 Dec 2024
Wonderful experience Did the Dark Sky Gold Star Sunset Dinner tour and had a wonderful time. It's obvious that Kelly loves her community and the area; she was knowledgeable and gave us lots of interesting insights while keeping the tour light and fun. Levi was great on the river boat part of the tour where we saw much of the local Birdlife and got close to the limestone cliffs. Dinner was a very good pub meal and the Dark Sky with Joe was awesome, especially with his passionate commentary. Highly recommended.read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
It's certainly easy to be passionate about protecting our great area, especially when we have fantastic customers to enjoy it with us. Thankyou for taking this moment to share your feelings about the night, and to recommend this to others.
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SykeZLimit
02 Dec 2024
Trustworthy Service We had a wonderful experience with Kelly transferring us from the Adelaide Airport to Mannum for our houseboat weekend. Her communication was great, and she was extremely helpful with the organisation of food/drinks, plus she got us to our destination safely and on time.read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Trustworthy is an extremely desirable descriptive word for a business owner, thankyou Katrina. We're thrilled you found the booking process easy and the hosting effective, to start you off on a terrific houseboat holiday.
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Katrina
25 Nov 2024
Perfect way to start our SA Houseboat Holiday . What a lovely way to start our SA Houseboat holiday . Kel was lovely , giving us lots of information about the area and the River . Thankyou 🙏read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thankyou for choosing our transfer service Nicole - it's important for us to give a great first impression of our River region.
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Nicole
25 Oct 2024
Cloudy skies but still a great experience Despite cloudy skies and no star gazing, we chose to go ahead with the sunset cruise followed by dinner and an astrology information talk. Kelly made sure we still had a really interesting and enjoyable night. Joe's talk was so interesting and we will most definitely be back to use our credit to see the Dark Sky Reserve and night sky!read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Mother Nature reigns supreme and while on this occasion we didn't get to see the stars with you, we are very grateful that you took the offer to immerse yourself in the entire offerings of the Dark Sky Reserve including the Plan B astronomy talk. Thankyou for joining, and for taking the time to write your thoughts here. We really look forward to your return to see the stars!
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andreacP9644TK
13 Oct 2024
My wife and I and two friends attended the Dark Sky viewing event near Walkers Flat with the astronomer and his wife. Kelly from Juggle House facilitated our experience. Although late arriving cloud cover and a half moon we were amazed to see some much detail through the 40cm large computer operated telescope. We were able to view many of the larger stars and especially the Moon. Those present even managed to get photos of the Moon through the telescope eyepiece. Kelly made sure we were comfortable with hot Milo and chocolate bars - Milky Ways and Mars Bars. Very appropriate. The knowledge base of the astronomer was very good and he made it easier to understand the vastness of space. A very enjoyable time.
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Juggle House Experiences (Owner) - 2024-10-11
Thank you so much for your lovely review Ian! Your enthusiasm was infectious the whole time through the booking journey and on the night. We’re thrilled to hear that you, your wife, and friends had such a memorable experience at the Dark Sky viewing event despite the weather conditions that challenged us later in the evening. We’re glad that you enjoyed the hot Milo and chocolate bars—there’s nothing quite like a cozy treat under the stars!
It’s fantastic to hear that the astronomer was able to share his knowledge in an engaging way, making the vastness of space more accessible. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again for more celestial adventures in the future! Safe travels and clear skies!
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Ian
11 Oct 2024
We had an amazing family experience for our Dad's 80th birthday. Nothing was too much for Kelly. It was a huge day for her picking us up early in the morning in the Entertainer and dropping us home late at night. Every stop, we came back to fresh drinks glasses and the floor vacuumed! Kelly goes the extra mile and is such fun on the trip. Thank you Kelly and Team for making Dad's birthday one to remember!
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Response from the owner - 2024-08-24
An absolute treasured memories occasion for us too! Playing a small role in the happiness of this special milestone birthday was an honour. Thankyou for your business and these lovely words of gratitude!
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Eagleonthehill
24 Aug 2024
This was the highlight of our SA trip. Kelly was a wonderful host - friendly, welcoming and professional. We enjoyed a delicious dinner and were really grateful to learn about the local indigenous culture, before a jaw-dropping astronomy session in the dark sky reserve. Would thoroughly recommend!
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Response from the owner - 2024-08-07
South Australia is blessed with many great destinations, so this is a big call to be a highlight! Thank you to your whole family for an enthusiastic approach to the evening together, blessed with a budding astronomer in the making. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments. Really appreciate your jaw-dropping review!
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Justine
07 Aug 2024
Awesome Birthday Experience After months in the planning and collaboration with Kel, my 60th birthday celebrations exceeded all my expectations! I chose the Adelaide Hills Cheese and Chocolate tour, with a couple of tweaks.
Our daughter’s 30th is two days after mine and it turned into a wonderful joint celebration with thoughtful touches from Kel including a 60 and 30 balloon as well as a special chocolate treat for us both.
Once we were all aboard the Entertainer Limo, we were treated with a glass of bubbles (or water) which we enjoyed en route to our first destination at Melba’s Chocolates. Their tills ran hot with purchases before it was time to reboard the Limo to journey to our next stop at Hahndorf Hill Winery.
Our group enjoyed a paired chocolate and wine tasting experience in the ViewTube, overlooking the vineyards. Differing dietary needs of the group were catered for with a cheese platter and non alcohol option. The knowledge of Dee who looked after our group was amazing and the service was great. Beautiful ambiance as well.
Our next destination was Grünthal Brewing with Cheese Fondue by Udder Delights. With dietary needs once again satisfied every member of the group enjoyed the experience.
Beerenburg was next where we were treated to a sample of their famous strawberry icecream and sorbet, with a special surprise for the birthday girls which consisted of a totally edible miniature chocolate pot plant with flower. We also had the opportunity to purchase some of Beerenburg’s yummy jams and pickles or just browse in their new Farm Shop.
It was lucky we all saved some room for coffee and cake at The Haus!
I couldn’t fault the service and attention to detail we had at each venue.
We have travelled with Kel before and can’t wait to book another tour at sometime in the future.
Thank you Kel for a truly amazing day, when I think back I have feelings of joy and can picture everyone smiling!
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kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Lovely Leanne! Thank you so much for your glowing review! I’m thrilled to hear that your 60th birthday celebration, along with your daughter’s 30th, turned out to be such a memorable and joyous occasion. It was a pleasure to work with you and I’m glad the little extra touches helped make the day even more special.
It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the diverse experiences at each stop, the dietary needs of your group were well accommodated and that everyone had a great time.
Thank you for mentioning Dee and the service at each venue—it's always the goal of all the touring partners to ensure every detail is perfect and that all our guests leave with smiles on their faces. We’re looking forward to having the opportunity to create more memorable experiences for you in the future.
Thank you once again for your kind words and for choosing to celebrate with us. Here’s to many more joyful occasions ahead!
Best regards,
Kel
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LeeArrnne
21 Jul 2024
We enjoyed a wonderful time on this tour!! Excellent communication from Kelly before attending so we knew what to expect. Unfortunately cloud cover meant we couldn't attend to the stargazing part however we decided to continue on with the river cruise and meal and it was so good. We have since received vouchers to attend the astronomy at another time so that's something to look forward to. Regardless, it was such a a fantastic time and a great experience, would fully recommend this tour.
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Fiona
07 Jul 2024
An Interesting Encounter that is not to be missed! The team were really nice. The gentlemen who was explaining to us about all the different kinds of stars were pouring lots of interesting information to us, he is very keen to share his knowledge with us. He also taught us to us our iPhone camera to take an incredible photos of the stars!Kelly, who was the Master Juggler were really taking care of us by giving out some really warm blankets and hot chocolate.
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kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
This makes our heart sing, thankyou! Our customers are always nice, and it's so easy for us to be nice also! We're very happy that you enjoyed your experience and that you found our information and extra touches helpful and welcomed. Thankyou!
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ElisEr1986
24 May 2024
Wonderful experience We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Keen to go back. The dark sky location provides a wonderful view of the Milky Way.read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thrilled you're keen to return! The Milky Way sure is special, and other times of the year we'll have the chance to show you planets through the telescope. Repeat visitors are incredibly valuable and we cannot wait to host you again. Thankyou!
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Sharon
19 May 2024
Clear skies, good good, good conversations. Very good experience. Kelly is very friendly and helpful, food was great, the night sky was really beautiful. It gets quite cold and Kell shares hot chocolate which is a nice touch as well. :) You get to see stars in all their glory. 5/5.read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Gratitude for the rating here, thankyou! We value the 1% extras and your overview of the experience. Absolutely thrilled that you had a lovely view of the night sky - please visit again!
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Anant
10 May 2024
We drove from Melbourne to Mannum on our way to Adelaide to visit a friend with the intention of stopping to see some stars. We joined their tour and were pleasantly delighted to see much more than stars. Kelly is doing an amazing job bringing tourism to Mannum and she makes it so fun. We were in awe of the stars that we could see at this location. Simply stunning.
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Response from the owner - 2024-05-07
You're in the absolute perfect category of VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) Rita and what a lovely detour we had together! Thankyou so very much for joining our experience, and pointing out the benefit of sharing into the local economy. So pleased you had fun! Thankyou!
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Rita
07 May 2024
An amazing day organised by Kelly. The Monarto 360 lion experience followed by lunch at the Haus in Hahndorf and then gin tasting at Ambleside Distillers. Communication throughout the booking experience and the day - superb. Would highly recommend both the experience plus using Kelly to book some of her other tours that she does.
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Response from the owner - 2024-05-07
What a treat to have you on board this once in a lifetime experience Gill! Thankyou so much for your positive energy on the tour, and for this meaningful and kind message of support. Appreciated! I hope our paths cross again! Kelly
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Gill
07 May 2024
5 Stars for the ✨Dark Sky Gold Stars Sunset Tour✨ - as a local and Juggle House frequent flier - the beauty in Regional South Australia is incredible. Loved learning about Aboriginal culture at Ngaut Ngaut & gazing at the stars. Perfect for anyone - locals, Aussies from afar, or international travelers. Don't miss this unique experience - top-notch commentary by Kells the Master Juggler; bubbly included, and a luxurious limousine bus ride! ✨✨✨✨✨
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Response from the owner - 2024-06-07
Our frequent flyers fill our souls with goodness and you are an exceptional customer eager to experience all we have on offer. We couldn't be more grateful for your support, and this fabulous description of the Dark Sky Tour experience, thankyou so much Jodie!
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Jodie
07 May 2024
Great evening along the River Murray! Fantastic tour with a great and well informed host. They picked us up from the Bridgeport Hotel in Murray Bridge . The vehicle was clean, safe and well appointed. We were greeted with some bubbles and a warm welcome. We then headed up the river with interesting commentary about the region.The tour then had a few stops overlooking the river, wildlife, and beautiful cliffs just before sunset. The views were incredible. We then stopped for a quick dinner at the Swan Reach Hotel. During dinner, our host Kelly, shared a fun and informative talk about what we would be seeing the rest of the evening.
We then drove a few minutes to an Aboriginal site. It was particularly interesting to me to learn that people have lived on this site for about 8,000 years. Indigenous hosts shared their knowledge of the site which gave me a real appreciation of the history of this area and all who have lived here.
Juggle House Experiences and Kelly took us to the Dark Sky site where we were me by astronomer Joe and his wife Lynn. Joe had his sophisticated telescope set up for us to view through but also shared his extensive knowledge of the skies. I saw more stars that night than I ever have before and learned a great deal from Joe. Kelly also shared hot chocolate and of, course, Milky Way bars, while we were viewing the skies.
Finally, we were driven back to where we started at the completion of the tour. This was a very fun and informative experience. I can highly recommend Juggle House Experiences and Kelly!
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kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
What a night! We sure got lucky with great company and a wonderful dark sky on this occasion. Your insight here is greatly appreciated and the description of our service is invaluable. Thankyou kindly and keep shining bright!
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Jerry
06 May 2024
Evening Tour from Mannum A fun way to tour, with different sites to see and all the planning and driving done for you. Kel was terrific, our host, driver and planner. We started with some good bubbles and introductions. Then we headed to see the Murray River cliff faces, as the sun was setting. The lighting was beautiful. The Murray river and its cliffs were the reason for our travel to South Australia, part of looking at things we hadn't seen before. We loved seeing the Big Bend.
Dinner at the Swan Reach hotel, with a good choice meals.
A night tour of Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park with Ivy & Sam, the information they told us & their personal stories were interesting.
Onto the Dark Sky Cliff top star gazing. Joe and Lyn are passionate astronomers, very knowledgeable. Could have been a little long, Joe loved to share lots of information about the night sky with us.
Back to town around 11:30pm.
Not having to do the driving in the evening was good, you could sit back and relax and share stories with other guests from all around the world.
We would recommned this tour.
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kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Value this description of the night's activity, thankyou kindly! We sure did have a later night, so much to see in the sky on that occasion. Truly impressive company to be amongst with people from all over the world and we thank you for being amongst it! Hoping our paths may cross again another time of the year.
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anonymousV339HN
21 Apr 2024
Absolutely fabulous tour with beautiful host Kelly. Best of Barossa Tour with helicopter flight included. Wineries for tastings and lunch at one. Maggie Beer Shop a great venue to relax. Full day but extremely well planned and plenty of time to enjoy each place. Whispering wall visit. Highly recommend to all. The best day ever . Thanks Kelly
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Juggle House Experiences (Owner) - 2024-04-11
The best day ever! Well, Jill those are very powerful words and we're incredibly humbled by your enthusiastic response! Thankyou so much for travelling with us - this tour is designed to be a mix of adventure and relaxation. We had a wonderful group that day and so pleased that you enjoyed yourself. Thankyou for your kind comments. Kelly :)
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Jill
11 Apr 2024
I've been on two tours with Juggle House ... the Dark sky gold stars sunset dinner tour with my niece from London (the trip was her highlight), and this week, the Murray River highlights tour with my mum. Both were great! Kel is fun, informative and has a great personality and way of making the group bond. She's a true local who's proud to show you around.
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Response from the owner - 2024-04-07
It truly makes our heart sing to have lovely customers return for another experience! Thankyou so very much from the bottom of our hearts for the support, and we're just absolutely thrilled to read about both these highlight tours. Thankyou Catrina and family!
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Catrina
07 Apr 2024
As residents of a major metropolitan area in the U.S., we were intrigued at the possibility to see what the sky REALLY looks like with Kelly's Dark Sky Tour during our visit to Australia. Lucky for us, we got a perfect summer night's viewing without a cloud in the sky, and the "stars" of the show did not disappoint! While there was a telescope available to see magnified images of a few select features in the sky, we most enjoyed just lying back and taking in the enormity of the night sky with our own eyes. Sure beats the view of only a dozen or so stars we see in our light-polluted home city! Our tour guide was Kelly, who's been a part of establishing and promoting the Dark Sky Tour, and her tales regarding those efforts were interesting. She also did a great job of engaging with and getting to know all the tour participants. Of the other activities that complete the tour, what we fondly recall most is Kelly the home-town girl describing to us and showing us life in this section of rural Australia. It might have been just her way to fill time between activities, but us getting the opportunity to compare the area with life in the big cities (Melbourne, Sydney) where we spent the remainder of our visit was a most pleasant and memorable surprise.
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Eric
22 Feb 2024
A very pleasurable weekend!! Such a wonderful diverse number of visits. The dark sky is an amazing Experience. We stayed at the Holiday Breeze Caravan park for the mandatory two nights and after the Dark Sky tour on the Saturday we went for the Sunday morning tea cruise on the Mayflower along the river for one and a half hours. Sunday evening we had a delicious dinner at the Pretoria Bistro on the banks of the river and on Monday we stoppedat Old Tailem town to go back in time. Being 80, so much of the displays brought back childhood memories. What a treasure this place is! A thoroughly beautiful weekend. Could recommend!!
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sellmannbev
14 Feb 2024
Our back yard experience with Jugglehouse Experiences! Kelly is always amazing, we had the most amazing small group experience seeing the fabulous Ngaut Ngaut and interacting with Ivy, Sam and Riley, then on to Dark Sky with Jo and Lynn. Awesome experience, then lots of travel stories exchanged with Kel on way home. Fantastic night - so blessed to have this in our back yard!read moreread less
donna892021
07 Feb 2024
Cheese, Chocolate and Wine We had a wonderful day touring the picturesque countryside in the Adelaide hills.Our host was so welcoming and very knowledgeable. We discovered so much of the region's history, whilst tempting our taste buds at the same time.
Highly recommended
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kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 2024-01-26
Your enthusiasm for every treat and surprise around the corner made this experience an absolute delight! Eternal gratitude for a beautiful day spent sharing stories and discovering secret twists and turns of the glorious Adelaide Hills! We hope to host you on another occasion for a different South Australian experence.
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Paradise688971
23 Jan 2024
Wow! What a wonderful experience. Growing up in the area, we have previously travelled to some of the places visited. It was fantastic to see it from a new perspective, to learn more about the region whilst travelling in comfort of the entertainer limo. Kel gave informative commentary in a fun & engaging way. We had stops along the way to stretch our legs & enjoy the views. You can't beat a good pub meal & Swan Reach Hotel definitely delivered. I can also recommend the special Dark Sky's gin. It was then onto Ngaut Ngaut conservation park where Ivy & Sam welcomed us to a beautiful stretch of the Murray River, sharing educational stories under the cliffs. Our final stop to view the night sky under the amazing & knowledgeable guidance of Joe. This is something you just need to experience. Thanks Kel for a memorable night. Highly recommended.
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Response from the owner - 2024-01-22
Love locals! This is a terrific description of a night sky adventure that we have long taken for granted living here. Thankyou so much for joining us and for your wonderful feedback here Jacqui! Amazing testimonial!
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Jacqui
22 Jan 2024
We chose Jugglehouse for a 60th birthday experience. It truly was the best experience we have had. Kelly was an incredible host with both the adults and the children. We chose a Langhorne Creek winery tour, and we were not disappointed. This region has so much to offer. We certainly will be recommending this to all of our friends and family. Well done Kelly on your fabulous business you are a superstar.
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Response from the owner - 2024-01-22
What a treasure to play a small role in your carefully crafted milestone celebration! It was a privilege to meet your family and friends. To see you all relaxed and happy is our joy. Thankyou for choosing our business and every best wish to you all.
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Tracey
22 Jan 2024
Fun with Juggle House Experiences Thank you Kel!! From the moment we met you and stepped onto the entertainer we knew it would be a worthwhile and fun experience. The river cruise up and down the Murray viewing the bird life with Levi's informative commentary was quite special. Identifying the true wannabe astronomer in our family you especially created a magical memory for our eldest child. Upon arrival to Walker's Flat the excitement only escalated as the skies darkened and the astronomer shared his amazing knowledge of the beautiful stars and planets. Truly a memory that we will always be reminded whenever we are star gazing . we will be back!read moreread less
kelmasterjuggler, Owner at Juggle House Experiences, responded to this review - 2024-01-11
Terrific! It's so important to encourage young people to further their knowledge and surround themselves in nature, so we thankyou for leading the way and joining this experience with us! The echidna crossing, the sunset timing, and the terrific company we enjoyed together saw all the stars align for your magical memories. Thankyou and we very much look forward to hosting you again!
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Suzanne
11 Jan 2024