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Old 30th Sep 2003, 18:40
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jezbowman
 
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Thanks for all the feedback guys.

I have done some more digging around and have spoken to the guys at Eurnong beach and also Air Fraser Island.

There is a 960m x 15m airstrip owned by Eurong Beach resort on the WEST coast of Fraser Island at Wangoolba Creek (near where the ferry comes in). There is a photo of it at this link - with a twin taxiing down the rwy!

http://www.lilydaleairport.com.au/Fa...aserisland.htm

The only problem I have with it is getting to Eurong Beach from there. The guys at Air Fraser can hire me a 4WD but only from Eurong so I need to get a taxi (Fraser Island Taxi) but they suggested I booked it at least a week in advance!

They then wanted to charge $200 for the 4WD per day. Is that expensive? Basically, will it be cheaper to land at Hervey Bay and hire a 4x4 there and take it across on the ferry?

Hmmm, so many descisions.

mixturelean - Thanks for that. I've already got that one planned! I'm hiring a 172 with instructor from Aspiring Air, Wanaka to do a trip into Milford Sound!!
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