[Ajax (Rich)]

I saw an article about this meteor shower being twice as spectacular this year and wanted to spend a little time star gazing with a special sometime next week during the "peak". Problem is I've never ventured out to any sites and have no idea what to expect from them.

I've done a lot of reading these past few days and I know there will be plenty of weather variables that might affect this plan but a good viewing site is my biggest problem so far. I live in Sydney and don't have time for camp outs. I was hoping to do a 2am viewing for a short while so it's important I get the spot right!

I drove out to Bucketty to the observatory last night for a test run but was met with a nice but slightly agitated lady who didn't appear to be pleased I had driven up her driveway (seems it was shared I think but now the observatory is not accessible anymore?).

So I'm struggling with what to do. I understand being in Sydney our view will greatly limit how many meteors are seen but I also read we should be able to see 20 per hour in ideal conditions which I think is fine.

Hoping someone can steer me in the right direction here. I'm open to other suggestions that don't involve this particular event but would be equally as special if not more so? Mind you I don't have any equipment, just the bare eyes :/