Observing sites in Albury area?

[Tony Leece]

Hi everyone, me and the missus are going over east to visit our son who lives in Lavington NSW tomorrow.
Just wondering if there are any nice observing places around the area?
I won't be able to take any gear over with me so it will be visual only and my wife isn't very interested so it will be just one night unfortunately.
Thanks
Tony

[AnakChan (Sean)]

Hi Tony,

I drove through Albury last month. Whilst I was only there during the day (passing through), it felt the town was large enough that one would probably still need to drive out ~30 mins to get to dark skies.

I stopped by Goulburn for the night instead and despite having Canberra on one side and Sydney diagonally opposite, the night felt was quite contrasty.

[Tony Leece]

Thanks Sean

[By.Jove (Jove)]

Yes you would want a darker location. Kurrajong lookout is probably a bit close. I've been to Tallangatta lookout, that's good.

There's also an accessible hill at Bethanga Park, off Kurrajong Rd, and another track at Montgomery Lane.