I'm traveling to Sydney and other areas soon from Seattle, bringing a cheap 80 mm ED scope and Canon 50 mm IS binos. The "other areas" will mostly be much darker, but I don't want to squander a clear night if I can help it. Sounds like you have had a lot of moisture lately, so I should take any openings!
Can anyone recommend a decent spot to set up the scope an hour or maybe two drive from Sydney (staying near U. of NSW)? Not concerned with maximum darkness, just a reasonably safe spot without too many glaring lights and a southwestern horizon that isn't actually a large mountain where I can while away the hours before dawn.
GPS coordinates or link to a Google map very much appreciated!
Sorry this is a boring topic, no doubt hashed out many times.
Mike