Hi Bill.
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Originally Posted by bstrim01
i'm considering renting a motorhome since I'm bringing the family. Where would these need to park? Is there a particular part in the camping area designated for motorhomes and caravans? Do a good number of campers tend to set up in the camping area in lieu of the observing field and put up with the potential for a bit mote stray light in order to be close to camp. How close could one get with a motorhome to the observing field?
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If you refer to this image here -
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/a...e.php?a=181423
the larger campervans tend to be parked in the zone designated
"Camping Area" close to Old Ilford Road. Come through the main gate,
turn left onto the camping area ground and park. If you then walk to
the Registration Desk, someone can advise you further on the best place
to park if it is not self evident.
Some observe immediately next to their campervans/caravans
but many set up their telescopes just immediately past the line of
bushes and trees that form a hedge between the camping area
and main observing field. It is then only a two minute walk to your
scope. Bring something to cover it from the weather.
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I also recall during registration something mentioned about activities being planned for kids. Mine are 10 & 13 and will be there Fri & Sat. What plans are there?
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They typically have workshops for children during the day and at night volunteers conduct
sky tours using large aperture scopes for families and those who did not bring
a scope.
There are typically no shortage of kids there and many of the older one tend to team up, hang out with each other
and explore Wiruna on their own. There is bush and walks and stuff to explore.
Bring clothing for the kids as if they were spending a weekend down at the
snow.
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Lastly, how long a drive into Mudgee for the day?
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About an hour from Wiruna to Mudgee. It is a 68km drive one-way.