Glengarry Astrocamp (Current Members and family only)
Astro Camps for 2023 will be again at the Glengarry Education Centre.
DEPENDENT ON COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS (of course)
Any time/ date changes will be on our FaceBook page.
Fees are shown below (please pay at the meeting before camp or bring cash to the camp):
RATES FOR 2023
- CAMPING with power $45 per person
- CABINS ensuite (shared) $65 (limited numbers) per person
- Day Visitors $10 per person
What to Bring
- White light severely affects our (and your) night vision, so please use RED lights only where possible. It can take up to 30 mins to get your night vision.
Haven't got a red-light torch? Just wrap 4 or 5 sheets of red cellophane over your torch secured by elastic bands. - If staying in the dormitories, you'll need to bring your own pillows and bedding (it can get cold!)
- The kitchen is fully equipped, so you'll only need to bring food for the weekend.
- Don't forget your scope, binoculars and a chair. If you don't own a scope, you can use a club one so just turn up. There are usually plenty of telescopes on the field and members are always happy to let you view.
Don't forget to book: Please make your payment before camp to
Account Details Bendigo BankBSB - 633-000Account No.- 166804880Please contact the club and let us know if you are coming.
Directions to Glengarry - Look for the Blue Boot
From the North and West of Brisbane (90 minutes).
GLENGARRY EDUCATION CENTRE
370 Watsons Road
MT TARAMPA 4311
Direction (A) City Route
- Take the Centenary Highway in Brisbane to Ipswich Motorway and proceed as below for the Southside of Brisbane
- Direction (B) Country Route
- Proceed to the Brisbane Valley Highway via Woodford and then southward through Esk towards Wivenhoe Dam
- Take the Coominya turnoff (right)
- Proceed through Coominya towards Atkinsons Dam as signposted
- Proceed past the main turnoff to the Dam and turn right at the next intersection into Watson Road
- Travel 3km down Watson Road and Glengarry Centre is on the right
From the South of Brisbane (60 minutes)
Direction (A) Straight Route
- Take the Ipswich Motorway to Ipswich
- Take the Toowoomba turnoff just before Ipswich (Warrego Highway 54)
- Continue past Marburg, Minden and Plainland
- Turn right at the second hand shop 3 km past the Plainlands overpass (Forest Hill - Fernvale Road)
- Travel towards Coominya for 16 km
- Turn left into Watson Road
- Travel 3 km down Watson Road and Glengarry Centre is on the right
Direction (B) Shorter Route via Tarampa
- Take the Ipswich Motorway to Ipswich
- Take the Toowoomba turnoff just before Ipswich (Warrego Highway 54)
- At the Minden crossroads, turn right (towards Tarampa and Lowood)
- At the T-Intersection turn left (towards Mt Tarampa)
- After 5 km, turn right into Mt Tarampa Road
- Follow to the end then turn right
- Travel 100 m, turn left into Watsons Road
- Travel 3 km down Watson Road. Glengarry Centre is on the right