Thanks everyone for your valuable suggestions. We stayed at the Warrumbungles Mountain Motel so I was able to take advantage of their viewing field (even though another visitor left their bathroom light on the entire night

). Visited the crystal shop and picked up a few items, and did a tour of the SSO which was absolutely amazing. Saw a few "planets" along the virtual solar system also which was a bonus. All in all a great time, would love to come back one day soon!