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It’s not often that an astronomical event provides a good reason to leave the house on a Monday night, but November 14 is one of those days.
Starting from around 7pm, the sun, moon and earth will all line up, and the moon’s orbit will be closest to the earth that it has been since 1948. This is an opportunity to look into the heavens and see a full moon up close and personal – a chance that won’t come again until 2034. In order to help you make the most of it, GRAZIA has compiled a list of some of our favourite rooftop bars around the country from which you can make the most of the supermoon (while also indulging in some earthly pleasures).
The Primus Hotel, sydney
The Primus Hotel boasts a 20m heated lap pool on its rooftop, so it’s a good bet for anyone who wants to literally bathe in moonlight. The menu has a range of offerings, from full meals to cocktails and snacks. If you want to treat yourself, you can even have a stab at answering the age-old question: Which do you prefer, Sterling royale or Yasa elite caviar? The Primus rooftop is reserved for hotel guests, so it’s the ideal place to turn the supermoon into a low-key mini-break.
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InterContinental Double Bay, Sydney
If you’re in the Double Bay area, you can try out the factually named Rooftop Bar, the InterContinental’s poolside bar. The Rooftop offers stunning views of Double Bay, giving you a perfect position to watch the moon rise. It’s also open from 12pm, so you can start celebrating early, and make sure you grab the perfect position to watch the moon rise. If you’re a serious astronomer, you can book a private event to keep the view all to yourself and those closest to you.
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The Old Clare Hotel, Sydney
The Old Clare Hotel is located at the heart of the CBD. You can make the most of the rooftop lounging deck while looking out over Chippendale, or take the plunge and have a swim in the heated pool. The hotel’s website states: “Here you don’t have to wear all white or throw a drink in someone’s face”, which will come as a relief to anyone who wants to have a relaxing evening taking in a rare celestial event.
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Goldilocks, Melbourne
Like its namesake, this cocktail bar gets it just right. Located above a Chinese restaurant, it’s just hard enough to find that you will feel a sense of achievement when you finally make it up the stairs, and can reward yourself with a drink. The views over Melbourne’s CBD will provide a beautiful vantage point from which to watch the moon and, depending on which lights have been left on, possibly the inside of someone’s house. Treat yourself to an atmosphere that is not too relaxed, but not too uptight.
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Naked in the Sky, Melbourne
Fitzroy institution Naked for Satan has literally gone up another level, adding the rooftop bar and terrace Naked in the Sky. The bar offers craft beer and Spanish and Australian wine, as well as the venue’s signature selection of infused vodkas. You can make the most of an adventurous bar menu, or, if you need something more substantial, duck inside to the restaurant and enjoy dishes inspired by the Basque region of Spain.
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2KW, Adelaide
It’s not often that you get to be so close to the moon, and 2KW offers you the opportunity to make the most of a special occasion. The bar stocks an extensive selection of South Australian wines, as well as a selection of signature and classic cocktails. If (heaven forbid) you glance away from the moon at any time during the night, the rooftop is an impressive eight floors up, making it the perfect vantage point from which to take in stunning views of Adelaide.
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