Australia and New Zealand
| Country | Location | Coordinates | Operational date | Number of rocket launches | Heaviest rocket launched | Highest achieved altitude | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Woomera Test Range | 30°57′32″S 136°30′13″E / 30.95875°S 136.50366°E / -30.95875; 136.50366 (Woomera) | 1950s– | 28 000 kg | Orbital | British/Australian government research facility. Missile testing, 2 satellite launches. | |
| Australia | Carnarvon | 24°29′08″S 113°24′31″E / 24.48564°S 113.40866°E / -24.48564; 113.40866 (Carnarvon) | 1964–1965 | 12 | 120 km | ||
| Australia | Lancelin | 30°58′59″S 115°19′04″E / 30.98309°S 115.31774°E / -30.98309; 115.31774 (Lancelin) | 1974-1974 | 2 | During a total solar eclipse | ||
| New Zealand | Birdling's Flat | 43°49′01″S 172°40′59″E / 43.81700°S 172.68300°E / -43.81700; 172.68300 (Carnarvon) |
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