Perth outdoor cinema guide

ENJOY watching the stars under the stars with our guide to the best outdoor cinemas in Perth.

The cinema on Perth's Parklands. Picture: Supplied

ENJOY watching the stars under the stars with our guide to the best outdoor cinemas in Perth.

FORD FIESTA MOONLIGHT CINEMA
Ford's Moonlight Cinema in Perth's Parklands is famous for its BBQs and open space. It's the ideal spot for some picnic fun before the film.

Starts: December 2, 2010 - March 20, 2011. Gates open at 6.30pm; movie starts at approximately 8pm

Where: Synergy Parkland, Kings Park

Screening: Oscar-nominated films like The Social Network and Inception. Check out the film schedule here.

Price: Adults from $18

Tips: Dogs are not permitted on the grounds - Kings Park has instituted a No Dogs Allowed policy for Moonlight Cinema. So leave your canine friends at home!

More: www.moonlight.com.au

LUNA OUTDOOR
Luna Outdoor is a café-style cinema in the heart of Leederville, just a few minutes from central Perth.

Starts: December 16, 2010 - February 16, 2011. Doors open at 7pm.

Where: Vincent St, Leederville

Screening: A snazzy collection of international and art house films like L'Immortel and The Room. Check out the film schedule here.

Price: Adults from $15.50

Tips: Be sure to try the tasty Outdoor Summer Survival Packs (antipasto, dips, cheeses, crackers, olives etc) - they can also be pre-ordered from the cinema.

More: www.lunapalace.com.au

KOOKABURRA OUTDOOR CINEMA
If you're willing to travel, head to this family-run cinema in the state forest 40 kilometres outside of Perth - it's well worth the trip.

Starts: November 2010 - April 2011. Gates open at 6.30pm; movie starts at approximately 8pm

Where: Allen Road, Mundaring Weir.

Screening: A small but quality collection of Independent films like Made in Dagenham and Wild Target. Check out the film schedule here.

Price: Adults $12

Tips: Kookaburra is a BYO venue - aside from a few snacks, no food or drink is sold at the cinema.

More:www.kookaburracinema.com.au

If you're feeling charitable, head to Movies by Burswood or Movies at Stirling - 100% of profits in both venues go to kids in health and physical crises.

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