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Originally Posted by Wavytone
Anywhere along the coast is bad as you know. Many years ago I tried all the spots I could find down to Berry. Only to spots that I felt worthwhile are quite some distance:
1. Saddleback Mountain Rd, southwest of Kiama. Nice grassy picnic area.
2. Barren Ground, along Jamberoo Mountain Rd
There is also a picnic area at the Avon dam off the M5, but not sure if you can use that at night.
There are a couple of spots at Mt Gibraltar near Mittagong, bloody cold in winter.
Sutherland astro society use two spots at Waterfall and at Bargo, you'll have to get in touch with them, might be suitable for you.
Failing that, up the Blue Mountains.
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Saddlback isn't too bad but it's a very long way from sw Sydney and there are probably better places closer. The potential to have to share with hoons is medium and the chance of disturbing loving couples is high.
If you mean the carpark at Barren Grounds it is supposed to be closed at night, though I'm not convinced it is. There is a fair bit of tree cover around the car park. Buderoo Plateau Rd nearby has been closed about 500m off Jamberoo Mt Rd but near the gate is quite open, though exposed to the road. I haven't tried either. Both are pretty close to the Wollongong light pollution.
Avon Dam is closed at night. Locked gates & security guards.
Bargo is presently closed. See
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...d.php?t=105584
Mt Gibraltar sounds interesting for me too but I'm not sure where you mean. The spot I've found is in the middle of town
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