From Google maps it looks like the easiest way is to take the Castlereagh Highway up to Ilford, then the Goulburn-Ilford Road and then the Tara Loop Road?
For those who haven't been before, in general it is BYO food and drink.
There are facilities to cook your own if you don't want to bring cooking equipment, including wood BBQs scattered around the property and a communal kitchens.
There is also on-site catering (for a nominal fee) over the 4 days provided by the Kandos-Rylstone Scout Group.
As well, we have our famous Saturday night roast dinner, for modest $12.50 per person.
Other selections of restaurants are available in the area including my favourite at The Shed (part of the Globe Hotel Rystone, about 30mins drive) where $20 will get you a fantastic serve of Fish and Chips.
From Google maps it looks like the easiest way is to take the Castlereagh Highway up to Ilford, then the Goulburn-Ilford Road and then the Tara Loop Road?
Hi Morton,
Yes, as Marc said that is the best route. I also find the best route across the mountains is via Richmond and The Bells Line of Road to Lithgow. A more consistent flow of traffic with less traffic lights.
It takes me a little less than 4hrs with 2 stops, one to pick up my father Barry, and another at Lithgow for groceries.
Whats the dew situation like at Wiruna? It will be my first time there.
Hi Ed,
It can get dewy at times so be prepared for it. Seems to depend on wind direction. I always run a heater on my guide scope, but don't put one on my newt.
Your big worry with the dew at this time of year is temp, when it goes minus when it is wet. I've seen mounts seize up with ice.
Can't wait to attend this year, really looking forward to it.
I was just wondering what the family registration was?
I will be bringing my Wife up with me, should I purchase a family pass or 2 single passes?
Can't wait to attend this year, really looking forward to it.
I was just wondering what the family registration was?
I will be bringing my Wife up with me, should I purchase a family pass or 2 single passes?
Thanks guys
Yes, do the family pass. That is a bulk registration for people from the same family living at the same location. I presume you and your wife live together
The committee of ASNSW has given me the approval to promote Gondwana Telescopes there at SPSP 14, I am very grateful for this opportunity.
While there will be an Astronomy Bazaar on the Saturday and Sunday mornings, you will be able to also find me, and Gondwana Telescopes, by looking for the "Gondwana Telescopes" flag banner
I hope to be able to pitch my camp close to the good folks from 3RF and offer my 17.5" for some sky tour work too, .
I'll be flying the flag for Argo Navis too as this will be the first year since Captain Cook was a boy that Gary won't be attending the SPSP.
I will be there for the Friday an Saturday nights. I offered to do a sketching workshop, and the committee has asked if I would be happy to be a fall back workshop should the weather take a turn for the worst. I have no problem with this at all.
I would also be happy to conduct small 'private' workshops at my campsite too should a fall back workshop not be called for, and anyone would like to be shown how to use the Mellish Technique for astro sketching. Scott Mellish developed this unique astro sketching technique right there at Wiruna where SPSP is held. Scott's technique finally comes 'home'.
with ice.
Gondwana Telescopes will be there!
I am very grateful for this opportunity.
