Oberon - where to stay

[pvelez]

I was thinking of heading west of the Blue Mountains at Easter to get some dark skies.

Does anyone have any thoughts on accomodation options in the Oberon area? I need power for my set up (never managed to buy the battery adapter for my SBIG).

Pete

[sheeny]

The skies aren't that dark in town, thanks to the lights from the factories these days.

There are a few different B&B's on properties out of town that might suit (try the yellow pages), or the other option is Melaleuca Chalets on the Sydney Rd. I have no idea if they have vacancies at this late stage or what their prices are, but I get the impression they aren't the cheapest accomodation.

Al.

[GeoffW1]

Hi,

This may assist

http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/HACSearch?geo=504263&q=Oberon%2C+Australia&inDay=10&inMonth=07%2F2011&checkIn=dd%2Fmm%2Fyyyy&outDay=17&outMonth=07%2F2011&checkOut=dd%2Fmm%2Fyyyy&searchAll=true&adults=2

I notice Sunsets at Oberon gets good reviews, and the map shows it is out by the golf course, with what seems to be dark skies on 3 sides.

I've never been there though.

Cheers

[sheeny]

Try McKeown's Rest B&B: 6335 6252 or 0428 356 252.

Its 5 ks from Jenolan Caves so you're out of town away from the lights.

There's also:

Jenolan Cabins: 6335 6239.

Billabong Cottage: 6336 5144

:)

Al.

[pvelez]

Thanks guys - I'll make some enquiries

Now all I need to do is convince the family to come up with me - or give me a leave pass

Pete