Community

The Observatory believes it is important to support our local area, embracing and working as an integral member of our community.

To give effect to this goal, sponsoring and supporting local charitable endeavours, artistic and sports-tourism events and employment opportunities is a priority in our annual calendar.

Among those we have worked with in the past year are:

Charities

- Camp Quality
- Bravehearts
- McHappy Day
- Riding for the Disabled
- ALF Charity Golf Day
- Mid-North Coast Huntingtons Disease Support Association
- The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

Sporting sponsorships

- Port Macquarie Ironman Contest
- Port Macquarie Tennis Club
- Beach volleyball
- The Golden Lure Fishing Competition
- Australian Touch Football

Arts & Entertainment

- The Glasshouse: Port Macquarie's new Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Centre
- The Observatory Astronomical Society
- Camden Haven Music Festival