Sophie TP

So we are planning a trip to NZ over Easter. Planned itinerary is hopefully YBSK - YSCB (clear customs) - YMCO (technical refuelling stop) - NZNV (enter NZ customs) - NZGM - NZNS - NZHS - NZRO - NZCX - NZKK (exit NZ customs) - YLHI (re-enter AUS) - YPMQ - YBSK. Alternate is fly YBSK to YMHB then NZNV. I'm managing to figure out much of the logistics of flying in NZ, but the big question is clearing customs outbound. There is just no info available about required paperwork etc, and we keep on getting pointed to FBO which we fear are going to be costly. Does anyone have any advice about how to DIY customs/immigration by yourself? Thanks all.

Oh, so many to add! My Faves Gulgong (Near Mudgee NSW) - We flew into Gulgong Aero club last year and not only found out they had two beautiful self-contained huts, but the guy who ran the place was super lovely and helpful. Even lent us his ute for us to head into town. http://gulgongaeropark.com.au/about-us/background/ Milawa - the airstrip is right next to the Brown Brothers vinyard. Excellent day trip for some wine tasting and unbelievable restraunt. There is a fancy place to stay just across the road. Mudgee - we went a fee weekends ago, write up here - https://flyaboutaustralia.wordpress.com/2019/02/23/mudgee-weekender/ The rest - There were plenty during our flyabout in 2016, but a stand out fave was Dunk Island. https://flyaboutaustralia.wordpress.com/2016/08/28/island-hopping-part-1/

Would also like to ask a few questions about this one! We are planning a trip this Easter and going to NZ anti-clockwise - out of hobart, into Invercargill, up NZ and, out via KerriKeri, then home via Lord howe and Port Macquarie. Has anyone flown out of Hobart before? Do we need a ground handler or can we make arrangements directly with Customs? Thanks to anyone who knows the answer. I'm going to pull together all the logistics and share as a resource once done. Cheers. Sophie

Hi Ken - Gawler look like a great base for exploring the Barossa. Any insight on Rawland Flat as an alternative? Saves us hiring a car...

OLd man - Yes, someone actually gave us a Dubbo visit as a wedding gift - must lock that in! We'll also look into Jaspers Brush. Has anyone flown in there before or know where the most up to date info is?

We fly a cirrus SR22 and have IFR so we have a lot of flexibility. Merimbula is certainly on the list - i think may be our first trip next weekend (either that or Mudgee). We LOVED flying into Milawa and visiting the brown brother vin-yard - any other highland destinations you would recommend. Thanks also for the Rylstone recomendation - its added to the hit list and their fly-in in May has been added to our "Ultimate Flying Calendar',

Hi All I'm new to the forum. We recently bit the bullet and made a purchase. We've done a fairly large tour before (www.flyaboutaustralia.wordpress.com), but looking for recommendations for weekend trips out of Sydney. Any suggestions welcome. Cheers Sophie

Hey. We were also inspired by that website - used it to plan our trip out of your home field in 2016. See https://flyaboutaustralia.wordpress.com/ I’m not the pilot - my husband is - but we have just joined a syndicate so are now planning more adventures. We do fly fly out of Sydney but do get in touch if you’re ever planning on flying out of here. S