Hi Dan and
I would say that you are in the far north of Brisbane suburbs by your distance indicator:
We have a group of people come up to Cambroon, not far from Kenilworth(see sticky on the "Star Parties and Community forum) you are welcome to come along on the 12th of this month.
There will be a few astrophographers, and telescopes for visual observing for you to get some idea has to what you can look forward to as you progress in your hobby
I hope you can join us
