ellpar Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 Does anyone happen to know of any quiet little bush airstrips in Southern Qld or Northern Nsw where a person can land and camp for a couple of days. A water hole would be good, some interesting country also good. Access to civilization not required. Look forward to hearing of anything you may have found. Thanks, Peter.
flying dog Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 Murwillumbah is ok. Tweed valley council. I have been in/out if there many times and even some overnight stays. No charges. There are/is clubs there and they are ok too.
ellpar Posted October 29, 2010 Author Posted October 29, 2010 Many thanks for the reply, I will certainly check Murwillumbah out. Evans Head is great as well, I don't know whether you can camp there at times other than the fly in.
dazza 38 Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 Murwillumbah is ok. Tweed valley council. I have been in/out if there many times and even some overnight stays. No charges. There are/is clubs there and they are ok too. i agree, or Boonah
ellpar Posted October 29, 2010 Author Posted October 29, 2010 Is it Ok to camp on the strip at Boonah or is there somewhere in town?
Guest dad Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 Don't care, We'll always find somewhere for you to camp at my place. Peter
dazza 38 Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 Is it Ok to camp on the strip at Boonah or is there somewhere in town? Sure it is, for a aviator.Best to get there earlier, so greg is there.They have a bunk in the hanger for aviators, who have to bunk down for the evening.
Guest Escadrille Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 Boonah people are a model that many others follow ;-)
David F Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 Camping Strips I was impressed with the set up at Commeroo Camel farm we stayed wednesday on the way back from FNQ.You need to book in If you fly over the homestead till they come out and wave they will come and pick you up.You can camp stay in a cabin and they will cater and provide refreshments in the mantrap bar for the all important post flight debrief. Dave
ellpar Posted October 30, 2010 Author Posted October 30, 2010 Thanks for the info on Commeroo, sounds great, and thanks also for the invitations to Boonah. I have just completed a Savannah (flew for the first time on Thursday). I will be down to Boonah like a shot as soon as I can escape the test flying boundary. Only 21 hours to go.
Scottw Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 G'day All You could also try Clifton airfield, they have bunk/Clubhouse facilities and you could possibly even pitch a tent if you wished just give Bange's a bell just to let them know your intentions. Regards Scott
ellpar Posted October 30, 2010 Author Posted October 30, 2010 Sounds like a good spot to stop on the way out west. Comaroo station looks like a great spot for a couple of days. I found their web site. Comeroo Camel Station - Accommodation I would love to hear of more like that one. Peter
JG3 Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 Also Heck Field (Jacobs Well). We have a very welcome invitation to come and stay in their new upstairs accommodation. Call Roger Porter 3807 0790 or resident caretaker Clive 0403 038 239.
Guest Toally87 Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 I could just see the faces of the people if you pulled up to the camp ground at somerset dam in and anphibian... nice campgrounds too. I'm moving to toowoomba in a fortnight so i'm pretty keen to visit all of these places when i pick up my cheetah. Hope to see you all out and about in the near future Dave.
wags Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 South Grafton Fly In. Just returned from a great weekend fly in at South Grafton. Extremely hospitable folks run the Aero Club there and have 3 or 4 bunks in the flight hut plus shower and toilet. Contact John Gould There was a 10 seater bus running all weekend to take interested folks into town for a tour of the Jacaranda lined streets. On Saturday night there was a B-B-Q, cold beer and wine and on Sunday morning a "big" breakfast to get you home on. Can thoroughly recommend putting it in your diaries for the same weekend next year - it's the first weekend of the "Jacaranda Festival". Plenty of room to camp, fuel available by prior arrangement and it is only a very short walk to pubs and restaurants if that is your fancy. When departing, a short flight up the Clarence River to Palmer's Island airstrip is a great scenic. Top marks to the organizers at Grafton Aero Club!
JG3 Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 I could just see the faces of the people if you pulled up to the camp ground at somerset dam in and anphibian... nice campgrounds too.Dave. Unfortunately I don't think they allow aircraft on Somerset Dam...... But do drop in to Kilcoy airfield and show us your Cheetah. Sunday is the day most of us are out there. 0429 943 508 for local info on the day. JG
JG3 Posted October 31, 2010 Posted October 31, 2010 I double those comments on the South Grafton Fly In. Not a great turn-out, considering the number of suitable aircraft within striking distance. the rest of you really do need to make the effort next year, and join in the fun! The more the merrier! Always welcome new BS to add to the pile...... See ya there next year. JG
Guest Toally87 Posted November 1, 2010 Posted November 1, 2010 JG, i thought that might be the case, a lot of submerged trees at any rate. My family used to have a property at Villeneuve off neurum road, not far where shirl strachan crashed in 01. Looking forward to getting back to the great south east after a few years in the north, i'll definately pop in one sunday. Safe Flying Toally
dunlopdangler Posted November 1, 2010 Posted November 1, 2010 Then there is always Dalby aerodrome...has a camping area (no showers unfortunately) get to meet up with some characters (including Tomo) though...:big_grin:
Mazda Posted November 1, 2010 Posted November 1, 2010 Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island has caravans and there is a resident caretaker who could probably give you a lift to Dunwich. From there you could go to the Little Ships Club on the water, or catch a bus to the beaches at Point Lookout. There is a regular weekend breakfast fly in. There's a good grass strip at Yamba with a clubhouse and showers.
ellpar Posted November 1, 2010 Author Posted November 1, 2010 This is all fantastic information, if you know of anywhere at all don't hold back, let us know. We are currently working very hard on a new clubhouse at Gympie, hoping to provide a comfortable facility for visitors, as well as ourselves. There are usually some Gympie club members wandering around on the weekend, so drop in (preferably land gracefully) and have a yarn. Peter
Guest Escadrille Posted November 1, 2010 Posted November 1, 2010 Dave, When you move to Toowoomba get in touch and I will be happy to introduce you to some of the guys around here. Andy 0400472303
Ballpoint 246niner Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 Boonah people are a model that many others follow ;-) I'd second that!!
Ballpoint 246niner Posted November 2, 2010 Posted November 2, 2010 This is all fantastic information, if you know of anywhere at all don't hold back, let us know. We are currently working very hard on a new clubhouse at Gympie, hoping to provide a comfortable facility for visitors, as well as ourselves. There are usually some Gympie club members wandering around on the weekend, so drop in (preferably land gracefully) and have a yarn.Peter G'dAY Peter, I'm up your way most Saturday's lately,instructing with Brett- I'll drop over next time and say Hi.:) Neil.
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