Hi Joachim,
welcome to IceInSpace
To see any up-coming star parties or mini astro camps you should keep an eye on the
Star Parties, Club and Community Events forum on this site.
Info on SPSP will no doubt be published there when it is organised.
Sorry I can't help with Astrophotography, as I am purely visual observing.
Hope you enjoy your stay under southern skies and get to enjoy them (as soon as this smoke and haze clears).
Cheers.