[Astro_Bot]

Tasmanian Astrofest - sounds like a good idea. It's been too many years since I lived in Tassie, but there are some lovely historic B&Bs and small hotels in the midlands for those who eschew camping (Ross ?). There used to be a couple of camps (used for school trips) with huts/dorms in the central highlands that might be suitable in warmer months (snow in winter!), but I don't know if they're still there.