Welcome to the start of 2022 Qld Astrofest
There have been many changes over our two years away, that includes a new Camp manager. This means a few layout changes and request for patience and flexibility from attendees.
The site grass is very soft due to the last year of rain, recent rain has made patches boggy hence the car restrictions. Cars have specific paths to follow so please see registration before driving in to unpack gear.
We have one flat bed trolley and a standard trolley for you to use. All parking is to be outside the camp along the road. The next door paddock is too wet and overgrown. Please park diagonally to fit the maximum number of cars.
We have the usual road works on all major bridges from Brisbane. Please drive to lowered speed limits as some spots are being repaired from the recent floods.
Be careful just before Linville. The water filled pot holes are very deep. Do not aim for them and slow down to 40!
Beware of escaped cattle and kangaroos going feeding on the green verges of the road. I have seen them two days straight, just after the Linville bridge.
As with most of regional Queensland, rodents are an issue at the camp. Make sure all food is secured and close all doors when possible to keep them out of the houses.
Wild deer have become a problem in the area. The site gate will be closed at night to prevent a local group invading.
Daily Meal catering numbers are fixed. No flexibility unfortunately for unexpected arrivals. Please bring all your food if you have not pre-booked. We have gas cookers and microwave in the rotunda kitchen.
Monday 25th at 11.00 am is the absolute latest date for AstroFeast meal bookings. Please email
registrar@qldastrofest.org.au well before this time and payment can be made at camp. If you have not booked before this time we are unable to fit you in.
Rain is currently around the camp. Skippy Sky says clear nights will start Sat/Sun and stay for the rest of the week!
We have no camping available on either Sat/Sun, some Mon - Wed.
As with all years there plenty of upper bunks available the whole time.
Covid has significantly impacted many of our lives and is a particular concern at camp. Please do not attend if you feel sick. We will refund your accommodation 100% if sick, you will need to talk to Duckadang about meal purchase refunds. If you begin to feel unwell, please immediately wear a mask and start to pack up, notify committee and we will help keep you isolated and or return home if possible.
Please Wear masks at all times if you are able to. Registration will be outside Rubie house. Please remember to keep distancing. Alcohol sanitation is available everywhere around the camp. Please use it. We don’t want this to be a super spreader event.
The donated items we have for sale are in Rubie house. We will be limiting access to 4 people at any one time. Please bring a mask to wear inside. We will have a limited supply of surgical masks if you don’t have one. Purchases can be made by cash or bank transfers. Pick up of items can be made once payment is received.
Hope to see you all soon. If not this year then next year!
See Facebook post for photos!
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