Whatever you do, do NOT get out of the saddle!
Hear, hear! Don't chuck it in on account of a few short-sighted, narrow-minded turds.
I was going to suggest aeros, but we seem to have covered that great idea.
What about an endo in something a bit sportier than you usually hook about in? Maybe a Baron or similiar? Combine it with a ME NVFR perhaps?
Also, I have to concur on the Lilydale idea or as an option followinga nice scenic drive, Latrobe Valley aero Club. I haven't been in that neck of the woods for years but they were always very friendly and welcoming when I used to regularly drop in on charters over the years. great fireplace on cold, windy winter days too!
More locally, Pearson at EN don't do the sausage factory thing either.
Good luck Sunny & let us know what you end up doing.