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Does anyone know if Camden Haven is still operating? last time i was there was about 12 months ago, and all was well, sadly Bob had passed away, but his son is now managing the place, taxi up to Accommodation, 2 cabins with 4 beds each. no food on site.

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What an awesome resource. Definitely something to add to the trip planning kit. Looking at Undara Airport in Google Maps satellite view, what is that weirdness on the western part of the runway? Flooding?

 

And the Musgrave Roadhouse marker is in the wrong spot. Doing a Google Maps search for "Musgrave Roadhouse, Yarraden, Queensland" will point out the correct location.

 

 

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What an awesome resource. Definitely something to add to the trip planning kit. Looking at Undara Airport in Google Maps satellite view, what is that weirdness on the western part of the runway? Flooding?And the Musgrave Roadhouse marker is in the wrong spot. Doing a Google Maps search for "Musgrave Roadhouse, Yarraden, Queensland" will point out the correct location.

Oops, Musgrave now fixed......

 

JG

 

 

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I have often stopped at Balladonia, Caiguna, Cocklebiddy and Madura on the Nullabor. Haven't landed there (yet), but the strips are all within a kilometre of the roadhouses/motels, so should meet the food/fuel/beer criteria. The strip details are all in the WA Country Airstrip Guide too.

 

rgmwa

 

 

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I have often stopped at Balladonia, Caiguna, Cocklebiddy and Madura on the Nullabor. Haven't landed there (yet), but the strips are all within a kilometre of the roadhouses/motels, so should meet the food/fuel/beer criteria. The strip details are all in the WA Country Airstrip Guide too.rgmwa

Got them, thanks for that.

 

JG

 

 

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John, could you please affix to your list an indication of the type of beer they serve...can't drink anything by CUB. Thanks in advance, Don

 

 

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John, could you please affix to your list an indication of the type of beer they serve...can't drink anything by CUB. Thanks in advance, Don

You may have trouble finding that in parts of Qld, and may be forced to drink real beer !..........Maj....

 

 

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No Ross, I said that I can't stomach beer brewed by CUB. I think that the wonderful XXXX is brewed by Lion Nathan. Don't have any problems with that (in moderation...of course). Don

 

 

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Port Macquarie has Panthers RSL Club exactly 1km walk, its on the airport rd. does bistro lunch etc. also the airport terminal building itself does a mean hamburger, bacon n eggs etc early till about 1pm

 

 

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Port Macquarie has Panthers RSL Club exactly 1km walk, its on the airport rd. does bistro lunch etc. also the airport terminal building itself does a mean hamburger, bacon n eggs etc early till about 1pm

Got it now, thanks.

JG

 

 

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What's the difference between blue and purple markers?

Blue markers are airfields near enough to town.

 

Purple markers are fly-in resorts.

 

There should be an explanation above the list of places on the left of the page.

 

JG

 

 

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Hi there - FYI the cafe listed for Wollongong (YWOL) burned to the ground last year and there are no plans to rebuild last I heard. Real shame that...

 

 

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I've never measured it ,but I think YCEM is pretty close to shops and a nice restaurant ( on the corner maroondah hwy and killara rd) feels close in a car ,might be different on foot though

 

Matty

 

 

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I've never measured it ,but I think YCEM is pretty close to shops and a nice restaurant ( on the corner maroondah hwy and killara rd) feels close in a car ,might be different on foot thoughMatty

3.1 km according to good ole google

 

 

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Yeh that's a real shame. Not enough cafes on airfields in this country.......

 

JG

 

 

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Broken Hill, NSW has a cafe on the airfield. Plus the flying club has a couple small accommodation units on field, great if your just passing through and want to get an early start. The local pizza shop also deliver out to the strip, what more could you want?

 

Rick

 

 

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Armidale NSW has a caltex servo at the airport . And a cafe open monday to friday some hours in the terminal.

Broken Hill, NSW has a cafe on the airfield.Updated, thanks.

 

JG

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Hi John

 

Hope you're still maintaining the pubs airstrips map, I use it often for planning.

 

You can add Augusta and Rottnest in WA, both good places for a stop and lunch, Rotto even has a shuttle bus to pick you up and take you back to the airstrip

 

Also can you edit Balladonia, you have it marked at the Balladonia station, should be Balladonia hotel (YBAL) which is N/W up the highway a bit.

 

Cheers

 

Rick

 

 

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Thanks for that Rick. Just updated, from my camper van in the USA - amazing technology....

 

JG

 

 

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Tooradin has excellent restaurant (fish a speciality) on the field and a snack bar when the skydivers are operating as well as tea etc at flying school

 

La Trobe ( Tararalgon) has tea and pies at the aeroclub and a motel with a restaurant 800 mtr walk

 

 

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jG i checked last night and while the list is comprehensive, Google or someone has removed most the pins from the map...just giving you a heads up

 

 

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