Maleny and Kenilworth · Altitude not shown until sourced

Little Yabba Rest Area

A council-listed open-grass stargazing stop in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, compared only with Howells Knob inside the selected trip area.

Promising skies. Check access first.

Forecast availableSky conditions onlyAccess documented and arrival mapped

Sunset 17:16Astronomical dark 18:37Sunrise 06:34

90Excellent

Moon for the selected night

First quarter

41% · Below horizon

41%

Excellent

Cloud

12%

Wind 16.2 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 36 km

Poor

Humidity

89% · 15°C

Visibility 36 km

Mon, 20 July

Checks before departure

Parking and basic facilities are documented, but lower-area fog, warning, road, and current owner status remain separate departure checks.

The council notes that lower hinterland locations may be affected by fog on cooler nights.

Licensed BOM warning status not verifiedRoad-owner status not verified

Opening window: No dated opening window is asserted by StarsWithMe; verify the current rest-area status.
Reservation: No booking is represented by this page.
Transport: Use the signed rest area and arrange a safe return toward Kenilworth or your accommodation.
Road and arrival: Current Maleny-Kenilworth Road and local access status is required.
Facilities: Parking · Toilets · Shelter · Picnic tables · Barbecue facilities
Language support: Official visitor information is available in English.
Time basis: Australia/Brisbane
Forecast and viewing coordinates: -26.62441, 152.68923
Altitude: Altitude not shown until sourced

· 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.