As city light pollution, busy schedules, and too much screen time make truly dark skies harder to experience, more Australians are seeking places where they can slow down, step outside, and actually see the stars.

After several years dominated by so-called “micro” movements, from pandemic-era micro-credentials to last year’s rise of micro-retirement, a new trend is shaping how Australians take time off. This time, it is all about travel.