Hey Moonman, open clusters would be the way to go. Look at NGC 2516 off the False Cross, run a line along the long axis into Carina around 4-5 degrees; also IC 2602 which surrounds theta Carinae, a cluster south of the eta Carinae nebula marking one point of the Diamond Cross. Both are naked eye and large enough for your telescope to do them justice.
have fun, Rich
