Vicsouth star party in 2025?

[Hoges]

I believe the Little Desert Nature lodge was burnt down in the fires earlier this year but any info I can find on the web still has it listed as the venue for this years star party - obviously from older posts pre fires. Is anyone aware of any info on a Vicsouth for this year or going forward? Cheers - John.

[murphyme]

Perry Vlahos posted the following on Facebook on 26th June.


I hope he's right.


Regards,


Michael.


VICSOUTH 2025 IS ON!
Rising up out of the ashes, this is excellent news following the dreadful fires which raged through the Little Desert Nature Lodge, but I'm pleased to announce the VicSouth Desert Spring Star Party will definitely be on again this year! The event, as usual, will take place in the grounds of the Lodge from 17 - 20 October, under the magnificently dark skies of the Little Desert National Park, south of Nhill, in western Victoria. There will be temporary changes for some accommodation styles, but everything else should go on as per previous years. Stay tuned for more details and the date for when bookings will be open. As always, this star party is open to everyone - from seasoned astronomers to members of the public just wishing to learn, all are welcome. Clear skies!

[Hoges]

Cheers for that. Currently, if I goto either the info or booking site, I get a 'domain parked' notice. Hopefully, that will change shortly.

[murphyme]

I've just received the following email from Fraser Farrell:




hi everyone,

VicSouth 2025 *is* going ahead as scheduled but with fewer facilities than previous years. Read all about it at https://vicsouth.au/current.htm and book online through the Humanitix link.

And because we're also limited for astronomer capacity compared to previous years, I recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. With any luck we might even outnumber the Victorians this year ��


cheers, Fraser






Regards,


Michael.

[mynameiscd]

I just booked an unpowered site at Little Desert. Its going to be bare bones but still good.
Only 17 sites left!!!
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