[lazjen (Chris)]

Originally Posted by CapturingTheNight

Link to Google map showing some popular locations: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid...a=0&dg=feature
but basically anywhere with a good view to the south and little to no light pollution.

Thanks for the map, I'll explore the options.

Originally Posted by Tinderboxsky

One of the regular and popular spots is Tinderbox, approx 30 mins south of Hobart. The views to the south look down D'Entrecasteaux Channel with Bruny Island on the left. The attached photo provides the view from the beach on a windy day. There is one lone street light behind the spot where this photo was taken that does illuminate the jetty and yachts.
There are many excellent more elevated views without lights on the approach roads to this beach.
Of course experiencing auroras whilst you are here is pot luck - you needed to be here this last week as we were treated to extensive activity over two nights.
This is my backyard and the small classic wooden racing yacht, second from the left is my other passion!

Sounds great. I'm getting the idea that there's quite a few decent places around to get a good view.

As for getting an aurora - pot luck, yeah I know it, but at least I can try. I think we'll be in Tassie for about 10 or 11 nights I think, so we're giving ourselves a decent attempt at it.

As for yachts - well thanks to an inner ear infection many years ago, I just have to look at a boat and get sea sick these days. Very annoying when trying to do the tourist thing.