The building also contains an adequately-equipped kitchen and bathroom. There is a refrigerator, freezer, stove and microwave oven in the kitchen. All linen and kitchen utensils are supplied. The rooms are cleaned between visits. Water is provided from tanks containing rainwater collected from the building roof, and has to be used sparingly during dry periods of weather.
Observers have to provide their own food.
You will need to supply your own food. Cooking facilities are available. Alternatively, for evening meals there are hotels and restaurants in Coonabarabran. Allow time to reach the township before closing time so that you can buy sufficient groceries on your way to the antenna. The Observatory is located almost 25 km from the town of Coonabarabran, and is not serviced by public transport.