Steve, If you are willing to travel, then I would certainly recommend Chris's site - great hospitality and a stunning sky.
To answer your specific question, the AAQ have a 'Dark enough' site in that area and are planning to hold a members only crash course in observational astronomy around May.
http://www.aaq.org.au/cms/index.php/...observing.html
You are welcome to come along to our meetings or Dark sky events any time as my guest, but please tell me in advance so we can make sure that you are looked after
