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120<H1> The OzSky Observing Sites</H1>
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122With the growing popularity of the OzSky Star Safaris, we are pleased to offer two separate OzSky events, at two different locations in NSW Australia.  The first is our "Classic" OzSky Star Safari, held annually in March / April near Coonabarabran in the Central West / North Western Slopes of NSW.  The second is our "Alumni" OzSky Star Safari, held annually in October / November near Crookwell in the Southern Tablelands of NSW.
123
124<LI><A HREF="#Classic">> The OzSky "Classic" Star Safari</A><BR>
125<LI><A HREF="#Alumni">> The OzSky "Alumni" Star Safari</A><P>
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129<H2>The OzSky "Classic" Star Safari (April 3 - 10, 2027)</H2>
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133<H3>Warrumbungles Mountain Motel<BR>882 Timor Road, Coonabarabran NSW 2357<BR>-31° 16' 24" S, 149° 11' 22" E</H3>
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136The Warrumbungles Mountain Motel and observing site are located adjacent to the Warrumbungles National Park between Coonabarabran and the Siding Spring Observatories (about a 6 hour drive west-north-west of Sydney).
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139Our observing site is set on 25 acres with no highway noise, 10km (six miles) from Coonabarabran, and bordered by the Castlereagh River. A large football sized field, shielded from the road by the motel itself, serves as the perfect observing field.
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142If you register early enough to be allocated a place in one of the on-site motel rooms, you will be observing literally footsteps from your motel room which permits you to pop in and out of your room for refreshments or a quick nap, returning refreshed to the eyepiece. Mains electricity (240-volt/50Hz) is available on the fringes of the observing field for shielded laptop use or astroimaging.
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145<H4>Accommodation Options</H4><P>
146
147There are only 15 on-site rooms, most of which are capable of accommodating up to seven guests. Two of these rooms are usually designated for your volunteer hosts to enable them to be on hand for setting up, breaking down and maintaining the telescopes during the week, as well as guiding you through the Southern Night Skies, contingent upon guest viewing needs and desires.
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150On-site housing assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, with first preference being given to those staying the full week and those willing to room-share with other observers. Most of the on-site rooms are capable of accommodating up to seven (7) people, however we typically only assign up to four (4) people per room to ensure greater levels of comfort.  
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153Individuals traveling alone or as a group will be assigned to shared (separate male and female) rooms of up to four (4) people per room.  There are a limited number of couples rooms, however these often sell out very early, with a waitlist available, so be sure to register as soon as possible.  Where individuals or couples are traveling as a group but registering separately, please let us know and we will try to assign you to the same room(s) where possible.  Numerous private rooms are usually readily available off-site at some of the local motels, hotels and B&B's.
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156During the much smaller OzSky "Alumni" Star Safaris in September / October / November, private and twin-share rooms are usually available, depending on final numbers.
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159All on-site rooms include private bathroom, linen and towels, TV and a kitchenette with cooking facilities and utensils. Amenities on site include a salt water pool, guest laundry, parking at your door, gas-fired BBQs and limited wifi internet.
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162The entire motel is at our disposal for the full week and full dark-out provisions will be strictly implemented each night to promote a full no-light policy.
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165For those observers registering after all on-site rooms have been allocated, we strongly recommend booking your off-site accommodation as soon as possible as many of those options  have been known to fill to capacity sometimes several months in advance.  Most of the off-site options are less than 10 minutes drive from the observing site, and we can provide you with a list of alternative accommodations in town if desired.  You can also ask to be wait-listed for a place in one of the on-site rooms at OzSky, if one becomes available.
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167
168Please note that all housing choices are convenient to the observing site and an in-town location may be more suitable to the needs of those wanting fast or reliable internet, nearby shops or other conveniences of an in-town location.
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175<A NAME="Alumni"></A><P><H2>The OzSky "Alumni" Star Safari (November 7 - 14, 2026)</H2>
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179<H3>Markdale Homestead<BR>462 Mulgowrie Road, Binda NSW 2583<BR>-34° 13' 11" S, 149° 14' 27" E</H3>
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181
182Markdale Homestead and our "Alumni" observing site are located in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, about 40km (25 miles) north-west of Crookwell (about a 3 hour drive south-west of Sydney).
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185Our observing site is set on 6,300 acres of prime sheep and cattle country, with absolutely no highway noise, a fantastic southern horizon and of course the amazing night skies that Australia is so well known for.
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188Our telescopes are set up on a flat, grass tennis court immediately adjacent to our accommodation, and just a few footsteps from your rooms - making for very convenient observing comforts.
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191All registered participants will be staying on-site at the OzSky observing site.
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194<H4>Accommodation Options</H4><P>
195
196Accommodation at this event consists of three (3) separate houses including a 6-bedroom renovated Shearer’s Quarters, as well as two original 1850s 4-bedroom and 2-bedroom stone cottages.
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199Depending on final numbers, there are usually 3 twin rooms, 4 double rooms, 4 single rooms and one "Master Suite" on-site, allowing a total of 20 people including volunteers and couples.  Two or three of these rooms will be designated for your volunteer hosts.  As such, the OzSky "Alumni" Star Safari will be strictly limited to the first 12 - 16 registrations only, making for a very cosy and exclusive observing experience.
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202All rooms include linen and towels, as well as shared bathrooms and kitchens with full cooking facilities and utensils, and a shared laundry. The "Master Suite" has a private ensuite bathroom.  Amenities include a solar-heated pool, tennis court, limited wifi internet and gas-fired BBQs for classic aussie-themed lunches or dinners as well as award-winning gardens which are usually in full bloom at the time of year we are there for OzSky.
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204
205Due to the remoteness of the site, there are no alternative accommodations nearby, so all registered participants will conveniently be able to stay on-site.
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