Hi Karen
Yes, Snake Valley is good venue with friendly folks. If the weather is kind to us, some of us will be there this coming Friday night. About 1hr 30 min drive from the junction of Ring Road and Western Highway. Contact Ballaratdragons (Ken) or me for directions.
Alternatively, go to the Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society (MPAS - search the threads) - a bit closer and very well setup.
Eric