[wayne anderson (Wayne)]

I have noticed there are quite a few of us that live in the Sunshine Coast area and are looking for a dark site to take the scopes for a night of viewing or imaging.

It is well worth taking the long trip out to dark skies but sometimes the long trip can be a little too much so I thought I might share some of the dark sites I have found that are only a short drive from heavy light polluted populated areas.

Some of these sites are in public access areas but privately owned eg. (government/forestry/water etc) some of these sites are at public lookouts but have areas to set up away from others.

I have posted photos of the sites I have used from google earth showing the area marked in a red box other photos show access and light pollution.

It is advisable to check out these sites in daylight before taking your gear at night to be sure access is still available as circumstances can change also be aware of your safety when viewing in remote public areas.

I hope others can also post a reply here and share dark sites they have found in the Sunshine Coast area and perhaps several can arrange to meet up and share a night of viewing at these and other spots.

Thanks for looking.