Rod,

Like Ken I agree with most of the ideas you have put forward.

However I also think 2 nights running is not long enough even as a minumim. Especially for those like me up on the north coast. The gamble to travel down to even Coffs Habour to have two night of clear weather is way too short. Kulnura represents and almost 700km one way trip for me. You would still be limiting the amount of folks willing to come. I would want to come for something like 5-6 or 7 days/nights.

I'm not trying to knock Kulnura as a possible site, but I would also think that Sydney would present allot of sky glow at that location. And probably why SPSP is held way out at Ilford. Even at AstroFest QLD a 2 hour drive north west of Brissy was effected by the lights of Brissy, and the and the Gold Coast. You notice these things when you already live at a dark sky location.
I would like to see some of the SE QLD, Northern NSW, Vic and SA folks there too. Or is this event being aimed at sydney, Newcastle and Central Coast folks? Perhaps we could looks at a Lions Club or Camping ground that has anoff season during, with relivant facilities. Might be able strike a deal with them.

I dont mind chipping in for use of location, And I dont mind if the first one is a lil rough around the edges. Maybe some sort of commitee needs to be formed to deal with the logistics of and event that size.

And how about the idea of of sourcing a few willing sponsers. A raffle of sorts to raise a few dollars to help Mike keep this wonderful website maintained and running smoothly.

Winter albeit a cold time of year we would have better sky conditions... I would be cool with waiting until next winter if it mean we could try and get something serious happening.

Just some ideas

regards