Decent pitstops in Western VIC
Thread Starter
Decent pitstops in Western VIC
Hey all,
Chasing some decent spots to drop into for some flying out of YMMB. I've got a week free coming up while I'm in the area and looking to get some private flying in. Anyone got some good suggestions for some nice places to stop off into heading west as i'll be looking to head out of YMMB, end up in Ballarat for the night then head back to YMMB the next day. I spent a bit of time flying east when I did my CPL back in '08 but didn't really get past Avalon.
Also hoping to hop the pond to Tassie for some fun in a twin while I'm down there.
Chasing some decent spots to drop into for some flying out of YMMB. I've got a week free coming up while I'm in the area and looking to get some private flying in. Anyone got some good suggestions for some nice places to stop off into heading west as i'll be looking to head out of YMMB, end up in Ballarat for the night then head back to YMMB the next day. I spent a bit of time flying east when I did my CPL back in '08 but didn't really get past Avalon.
Also hoping to hop the pond to Tassie for some fun in a twin while I'm down there.
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Warrnambool
Age: 17
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Over the time, people and clubs have flown into Cobden to go to the bakery. It’s a great sealed strip, close to the 12 Apostles/Bay of Islands and the aero club can be accessed by any law abiding citizen. The bakery is about a 1.5km walk. If you are lucky, you might score a lift.
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ararat has a servo/truck stop almost next to the drome, food is okay, pretty quiet during the week which is the best time to go. Along the coast there are various grass strips, check out Oz Rwy's etc.
Thread Starter
Over the time, people and clubs have flown into Cobden to go to the bakery. It’s a great sealed strip, close to the 12 Apostles/Bay of Islands and the aero club can be accessed by any law abiding citizen. The bakery is about a 1.5km walk. If you are lucky, you might score a lift.
@machtuk Ararat was one of the stops for my CPL nav, fond memories of the servo with the testing officer shooting the ****
Apollo Bay, fun little strip!
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Keep on flying to SA. Aldinga has a good cafe on the airport, Jamestown within walking distance of town as is Peterbourgh which has Steamtown museum and a good private museum of motorbikes (mostly Italian). Further west Elliston close to town as is Cleve .
Good overnight stops can be had at Streaky Bay(Pub good and will collect and deliver to airstrip) also Port Lincoln. Whyalla has heaps of accommodation, pubs and clubs. Do some research and book a tour of the Steelworks,go meet the dolphins at the boat marina (best kept secret around) they will swim right up to you and take fish out of your hand though your not supposed to.
Then ofcourse there is the outback but most know about those places already.
Good overnight stops can be had at Streaky Bay(Pub good and will collect and deliver to airstrip) also Port Lincoln. Whyalla has heaps of accommodation, pubs and clubs. Do some research and book a tour of the Steelworks,go meet the dolphins at the boat marina (best kept secret around) they will swim right up to you and take fish out of your hand though your not supposed to.
Then ofcourse there is the outback but most know about those places already.
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: YMMB
Age: 58
Posts: 703
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Merimbula is a great place to visit from Melbourne if you've got a couple of days.
The airport is walking distance to town and there are some lovely people who run a no-hassle car rental business at the airport
The airport is walking distance to town and there are some lovely people who run a no-hassle car rental business at the airport
Mt Gambier is also a great option. I stayed at the Barn steakhouse and accommodation, we initially caught a taxi in (not overly cheap), but when the owners found out we flew in they drove us back to the airport and even offered to lend us a car next time.
Further afield, Kangaroo Island is well worth a visit. Aldinga is beautiful and right at the doorstep of Mclaren Vale. I can also recommend a great winery tour operator there as well (PM if you want), they'll even tailor it to suit you if you want to make it more of a micro-brewery tour
If you want to head south instead, Flinder Island is always nice too.
East has plenty of options and is quite scenic, Merimbula is always a great option and everyone is super friendly.
Further afield, Kangaroo Island is well worth a visit. Aldinga is beautiful and right at the doorstep of Mclaren Vale. I can also recommend a great winery tour operator there as well (PM if you want), they'll even tailor it to suit you if you want to make it more of a micro-brewery tour
If you want to head south instead, Flinder Island is always nice too.
East has plenty of options and is quite scenic, Merimbula is always a great option and everyone is super friendly.
Zany ? #4 I see your location is space. Perhaps the adage 'In space, no-one can hear you (scream)' could apply
Couldnt beam yourself up to elsewhere.?..warp drive 7 to Ur anus sounds like the go.
Couldnt beam yourself up to elsewhere.?..warp drive 7 to Ur anus sounds like the go.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: -28.1494 / 151.943
Age: 68
Posts: 463
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Always loved my fly ins to Echuca while in NSW for a few years. Great eateries, go for a paddle on the steamer or just visit the Aero Club (I joined it for a few years just to use the club house)
cheers
A172
cheers
A172
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Santa Barbara
Posts: 912
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
G'day Nick,
If you want to spend the night at Ballarat on the way back, I have a room with facilities in a hangar. Great price. Hell, it's even got a barista coffee machine.
If you want to spend the night at Ballarat on the way back, I have a room with facilities in a hangar. Great price. Hell, it's even got a barista coffee machine.
Thread Starter
Thanks for the offer mate. I've got family out in Haddon so got the accommodation sorted, but thanks for the offer.
