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Not having seen the Orion box and internal "packing" and having some experience in this area I'd humbly proffer a different perspective.
The international flight will have the Orion secured in a "can" so it won't fall off a trolley on the tarmac going out to be loaded/ unloaded, unlike the internal domestic flight to you in Darwin. I've seen many bags etc make the 2 ' drop and roll off a baggage trolley. I'd prefer my $5000?? telescope to be in a wooden crate in that case!
I wouldn't bother with any timber reinforcement of the cardboard box as there wouldn't be any significant extra rigidity added to the structure. Either buy a timber crate or just stick with the Orion box according to how precious she is and make sure you have adequate travel insurance coverage. Consider the excess payable VS the cost of the telescope.
The "bag chuckers" don't go out to deliberately damage anyone's bags/ cargo.
I would label every flat side with a "Fragile" tag and in black felt pen write "Handle with Care" "Delicate Optical instrument" or words to this effect. It can't hurt and may save your "Precious"!
Good luck!!
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