Where to observe in Port Macquarie?

[mbaddah (Mo)]

Was wondering if anyone can help me locate a good observing site from Port Macquarie as I will be heading up there tomorrow night? Would greatly appreciate the assistance, thanks

[pluto (Hugh)]

Depends on how far out of Port you want to travel. I would look for somewhere just south between Lighthouse Beach and Bonny Hills, I'm sure you can find a school oval or something. Or head west and look for something between Port and Wauchope.
I have observed from my parents balcony in Lighthouse Beach, south of town, and the skies were pretty dark. There is a park in Lighthouse Beach which might be OK but I'm not sure about street/house lights around there.
Sorry I can't help you with specific spots, I grew up there but I wasn't into astronomy back then.
Google Earth/Maps is your friend.

[PantherAddict (Joe)]

If you have the time head out Beechwood way and have a chat to some of the property owners - Had some luck when I was living in Wauchope as a teenager

[lacad01 (Adam)]

Late reply, but Bago Lookout in Broken Bago State Forest would be a good contender. It's not far from Wauchope which is 20K west of Port along the Oxley Highway.