Maleny and Kenilworth · Altitude not shown until sourced

Howells Knob Lookout

A council-listed Sunshine Coast hinterland stargazing lookout near Reesville, evaluated only against the same-trip Little Yabba option.

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Forecast availableSky conditions onlyAccess documented and arrival mapped

Sunset 17:15Astronomical dark 18:36Sunrise 06:34

74Good

Excellent↗

Moon for the selected night

First quarter

42% · Below horizon

42%

Good

Cloud

21%

Wind 14.2 km/h

Fair

Rain chance

43%

Visibility 27 km

Poor

Humidity

99% · 11°C

Visibility 27 km

Hourly sky conditions

Mon, 20 July

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Checks before departure

The council lists this lookout for stargazing, but this preview does not assert a current road, fire, or same-night access clearance.

Current access notices

Council warns that hinterland stargazing locations can be dark, unlit, and outside reliable mobile coverage.

Licensed BOM warning status not verifiedRoad-owner status not verified

Opening window: No dated opening window is asserted by StarsWithMe; check current council and road information.
Reservation: No booking is represented by this page.
Transport: Plan a private vehicle and return route from Maleny before dark.
Road and arrival: Current local-road and Queensland Traffic status is required before departure.
Facilities: Shelter at the lookout · Minimal to no lighting
Protected-area rules: Use the named lookout only and keep lighting low for other visitors and wildlife.
Language support: Official visitor information is available in English.
Time basis: Australia/Brisbane
Forecast and viewing coordinates: -26.76031, 152.80982
Altitude: Altitude not shown until sourced

Before you stargaze

· Give your eyes about 10 minutes to adapt to the dark after arrival.
· Keep flashlights and vehicle lights low for other stargazers.
· Recheck BOM, the relevant state or territory warning service, fire conditions, cloud, wind, and heat immediately before departure.
· Verify the booking, lawful arrival point, actual road owner, fuel, communications, and return separately from the sky score.

Sources and checked dates

Sunshine Coast Council - stargazing in our hinterland

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 9 Aug 2026, 18:00

OpenStreetMap - Howells Knob Lookout coordinate

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 6 Jan 2027, 18:00

Queensland Fire Department - official warning system

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 9 Aug 2026, 18:00

Queensland Traffic

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 9 Aug 2026, 18:00

IANA Time Zone Database

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 6 Jan 2027, 18:00

Reserve Bank of Australia - Daylight Saving 2026

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 6 Jan 2027, 18:00

Bureau of Meteorology warning products and data-service terms

Checked: 10 July 2026, 18:00 · Review by: 9 Aug 2026, 18:00

Checks before departure

The council lists this lookout for stargazing, but this preview does not assert a current road, fire, or same-night access clearance.

Current access notices

Council warns that hinterland stargazing locations can be dark, unlit, and outside reliable mobile coverage.

Licensed BOM warning status not verifiedRoad-owner status not verified

Opening window

No dated opening window is asserted by StarsWithMe; check current council and road information.

Reservation

No booking is represented by this page.

Transport

Plan a private vehicle and return route from Maleny before dark.

Road and arrival

Current local-road and Queensland Traffic status is required before departure.

Facilities

Shelter at the lookout · Minimal to no lighting

Protected-area rules

Use the named lookout only and keep lighting low for other visitors and wildlife.

Language support

Official visitor information is available in English.

Time basis

Australia/Brisbane

Forecast and viewing coordinates

-26.76031, 152.80982

Altitude

Altitude not shown until sourced

Before you stargaze

· Give your eyes about 10 minutes to adapt to the dark after arrival.

· Keep flashlights and vehicle lights low for other stargazers.

· Recheck BOM, the relevant state or territory warning service, fire conditions, cloud, wind, and heat immediately before departure.

· Verify the booking, lawful arrival point, actual road owner, fuel, communications, and return separately from the sky score.