Ultralights Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 i am sitting in a 3star motel room at Echuca as i type, and the Savannah is on Victorian soil for its first time.. tomorrows ultimate destination is the Grampians, but what is there to see in between? we have about 2 or 3 days before departing north for outback NSW. the only must see location is the 12 Apostles so far, which we might aim for tomorrow morning from Echuca before heading north to the grampians, and some fuel... locations with credit card bowsers would be good. and accomdation would be nice also, we have no real plan, just touring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Lunch at http://tuki.com.au/ Near the Grampians: Asses Ears is good for an overnight stop but no fuel. http://www.assesearslodge.com.au/home.html But why not spend more time in Echuca? Done the paddlesteamer cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Ballarat has fuel. (avgas and Mogas.) Look out for helicopters around the apostles. There is a landing field and accommodation in the northern part of the Grampians, called "asses ears"' go for a run in a steamer , The Alexander Arbuthnot, at Echuca. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Actually Asses Ears is our next overnight stop. i was planning horsham for refuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Evan. Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I think Grampians and 12 Apostles are the main attractions out here. If you drop into Ballarat, feel free to give me a buzz. We can go and get some good coffee. Cheers, Evan [Edit] just saw the posts in between. Still, if you are in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Good coffee with Evan at Ballarat seems better than Tuki. Have fun at Asses Ears. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 At Asses ears now. bit windy. made for an interesting landing. tomorrow thinking of heading to the 12 apostles, we will try to get a stop for coffee at Ballarat on the trip up north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Evan. Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Great to hear you've made it down safely (been a bit blustery here too!). This is the place we go to! http://thebeanbarn.com.au//index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damkia Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Whats to see in western Victoria? South Australia? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billwoodmason Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 If your going to the 12 apostles be sure to read fly friendly procedures in ERSA before departure. (Specifically heights to be flown going East or West, dedicated CTAF etc). There can be up to eight Choppers in the air at any time and can be busy during holiday season. If you need a break on the way to or from the coast Cobden airfield is pretty much on route and about 20 nm. from the 12 Apostles. The Cobden Aero club clubhouse is always accessible, WC, tea/coffee and accommodation if you want to rough it. (All free to aviators). Fuel is available if required. (phone No in ERSA) Enjoy!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Say hello to Steve & Caroline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Take care and have a great trip, sounds great to me Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 tomorrows stage will be Grampians, to Warrnambool, down to The 12 Apostles, then up to Ballarat, just to top up the main tanks, then up to Mildura, and if time weather permitting, then up to Bindara Station near Minindi Lakes. does anyone know of accommodation available around Mildura/Swan hill area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 tomorrows stage will be Grampians, to Warrnambool, down to The 12 Apostles, then up to Ballarat, just to top up the main tanks, then up to Mildura, and if time weather permitting, then up to Bindara Station near Minindi Lakes. quote] hope you post a few pics when you get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz3g Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 tomorrows stage will be Grampians, to Warrnambool, down to The 12 Apostles, then up to Ballarat, just to top up the main tanks, then up to Mildura, and if time weather permitting, then up to Bindara Station near Minindi Lakes.does anyone know of accommodation available around Mildura/Swan hill area? Perhaps drop into Nhill and see the aero museum? Kaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 G'day. We didn't make it to far south, 20kt headwinds and low cloud didn't help. So we headed north and stayed overnight at Bindara Station on the Darling river south of Menindi lakes. Fantastic place to stay! Top quality airstrip as well. Today off to broken hill for food and fuel then to Narromine for overnight and a warm shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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