Airports or ALAs with places for a picnic

Hi All,

Does anyone know any places to land that are pleasant enough to land at and have a bite to eat? Especially if there's some shade, and a safe place for the kids to have a run around to stretch their legs.

I'm in Central West NSW, so suggestions vaguely near to me appreciated but I'm sure others would be interested Australia wide.

• Crookwell is scenic, but it's BYO shade and no loo.
   
  

• Narromine has a fenced area near apron with a covered picnic table.
   
  
• Khancoban has some lovely big trees and a toilet
   
  

Thanks,

Tom

Cowra is nice. Moruya is perfect for a day trip or over night camp right near the airport.

Forrest W.A. ?

He's going to have to leave the kids behind, and fit long range tanks, if he wants to make it to Forrest! 

https://www.top100experiences.com.au/listing/desert-landing-forrest-wa/

I made the post in jest. But Forrest W.A. should be on every pilot's bucket list it's an amazing place. Only the managers cars and the train track everything else come's by plane.

Tocumwal. The Aero Club building is always open.

South Grafton. Aero Club open most of the time but the veranda always there for shade. Pub 3 minutes walk with good counter lunches & beer garden. Shopping centre 5 minutes walk.

I've heard of camping at Leeton Aerodrome.

Moruya has a camp ground outside the fence and picnic tables at the Aeroclub. Plus one to the earlier post.

Temora has lots to see and do

I agree that Moruya is a great place to visit. Just look at the facilities and attractions close to the airport - swimming at the beach; fishing in the river; there's even a B&B within walking distance. Plus the Aero Club and other operators. $7.09 landing fee through Avdata. 100LL available.

160 NM from Orange, overflying Goulburn.

Pretty salty environment for a plane . I wouldn't leave anything I've owned there for an extended time, unless it's in a hangar. Airports can be some of the most dismal places on earth. Rusty corrugated iron sheets flapping in the wind Tumbleweeds and dust . Locked everything, deserted . Narromine was pretty good, last time I was there. probably HOT AS, and dry, Now. Nev

I made the post in jest. But Forrest W.A. should be on every pilot's bucket list it's an amazing place. Only the managers cars and the train track everything else come's by plane.

 

Not quite,

we have stayed there a couple of times and been joined by travellers driving also.

But I agree in saying that it is a great place to stop either to stay overnight or order ahead for a lunch or morning/afternoon tea.

There is some great art around the property and a museum with history of the early days of Forrest.

Cootamundra has a grassy shaded area, and right beside the town, easy walk.

Leeton has fine shaded camping area but long way from any town......

Mount Beauty

Airstrip next to town in spectacularly beautiful scenery. A very pleasant walk through a park into town.

Ararat is a shorty stroll to a highway service station with excellent food and coffee.

JG3 created a google map a few years back of airfields near pubs & food. I think the stipulation was 1km or less walk. It is a great resource. Here is the link.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?msa=0&ll=-26.88041971011401%2C137.021484&spn=41.56424%2C48.251953&mid=1HDxCTbbdJ7DiSSakAVEBsIzGCrg&z=4

and this is the thread

https://www.recreationalflying.com/forums/topic/21838-airfields-near-food-and-pubs/?tab=comments#comment-236372

Thanks for the tips everyone.