[smithcorp (Brian)]

Hi all. First post here on this useful forum. My seven year old is developing a fascination with astronomy which I would like to nurture. My wife and I would like to take her somewhere out of Sydney so she can be amazed by a proper night sky.

Any suggestions for places not too far from Sydney (suitable for a weekend) where she can see a really dark sky would be much appreciated.

Also, I would appreciate any recommendation for a reasonable entry level pair of celestial binoculars and a tripod.

thanks in advance

smith