Orchid Beach Fraser Island

[Guest skidmark1975]

Day trip to Orchid Beach

 

 

 

[dazza 38]

:thumb_up:Nice one.

 

 

[rdarby]

I went there today as a nav trip. It's great. You can do 500' along the beach most of the way there. The airfield is in good condition, really soft grass, no sand. I was worried I would get bogged but the sand is around it but the field itself is like a lawn.

 

As you approach you see "things" on the threshold, they are lights, not kangaroos. It has two windsocks and a heli pad. This is a proper airfield, not just a cleared strip.

 

The shop there is nice, good coffee and toilets.

 

At 670m I was worried it would be short, I am used to 800m+. But it wasn't, it felt great to come in to.

 

Well worth it. When you turn the engine off you hear the waves from the beach.

 

I'll go back when I finally finish my nav training.

 

Ryan

 

 

[Guest Walter Buschor]

great thread,

 

I said it before, use it or loose it. It is a fantastic strip and a great day destination. I don't understand why so many are so unsure about it. Just go there and enjoy!!

 

You don't need prior permission and the strip is good for any single - no matter what. As a bonus - the beach is terrific too.

 

go there and fly safe

 

Walter