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Old 21st Apr 2013, 14:39
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Pedota
 
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Melbourne - Perth

Squeak 73

Some years ago I delivered a friend's Cutlass from Melbourne to Perth. I did it easily over two days. First fuel stop was Whyalla and then an overnight at Ceduna.

Next day included fuel stops at Caiguna and Esperance and I arrived at Jandakot mid afternoon. I elected to fly pretty much coastal all the way from east of Ceduna to Esperance (although I diverted inland to Caiguna) and then directly to Perth for a 'celebratory city orbit' before landing at Jandakot. It was a most enjoyable flight.

Quite a few people advised me to head from Ceduna to Forrest then Kalgoorlie but I found the coastal route just stunning and not that much longer.

Cheers

Pedota
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