Manilla: 6 hrs drive sthwest is Manilla I fly the hang gliding comp in Febuary each year. Manilla is worth the drive for all visitors it gives you a look at outback Australia. It does get very hot and has been known to catch some pilots unaware in the past. Camping is available at Godfreys or in town and makes for a good adventure. There are some historic gold fields in the area and Lake Keepit as tourist attractions. Manilla is also 40min drive from Tamworth Australia's home of country music and many other things to do on the off days.

When I go to Manilla I make the most of it and plan my trip to suit the weather. Many pilots don’t check the weather and get rained or blown out.

I stay for a minimum of one week and maximum of two weeks. It’s a great site and if your happy to go to base you’ll get some personal bests at this site. I require heaps of notice for this tour and can put it together to suit the visitor. If your visiting with friends it’s worth the look. 

Tour includes. Travel to Manilla, Camping accommodation (tents, blankets, etc), Fuel, Car, Retrieve from Task route and goal (get lost it cost extra.), Camp cooked meals.

COST $700 per week. Minimum 3 people.

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Rainbow Beach:  Rainbow is a great place to fly, again it has to be planned out. It’s a lot closer only 2.5 hrs nth. The site is coastal and comes on around lunchtime and on a good day you can fly till dark. There are great camping facilities nearby and rainforest walks in the area. The drive to and from Rainbow beach is a trip on it’s own, the area has extensive rainforests and is another reminder what a beautiful country this is.

When I go to Rainbow I allow at least 2 days and if your still up for it 3 or 4 it is heaps of fun and a must do when in Oz. The local town has a good feel to it and the local pub or club has good meals and great friendly atmosphere. I camp at the local camping park the facilities are clean and tidy. Its great to relax around the camp fire and look up to a full starry night.

Tour includes. Travel to Rainbow Beach, Camping accommodation (tents, blankets, etc), Fuel, Car, Camp cooked meals.

COST $80 per person first day $50 every day after plus fuel, Minimum 2 people.

Local sites. The Local sites are some of the best in Australia. Beechmont has a current record of 498km and tambourine is a convergence dream. To many visitors get caught out on the finer points to both sites and simply don’t enjoy themselves or worse get injured. I aim to please and get a lot of enjoyment out of seeing pilots have a great day.

Beechmont is our easterly site and takes pretty much any easterly directions and on occasion a light westerly. As a general rule you require more than 7knts easterly for the air to get over Springbrook (the mountain in front of Beechmont) for it to not be on at Tamborine, if that makes any sense. Basically it isn’t that easy to get to the right hill at the right time. You need help getting the timing right, both sites are particular.

 

Tour includes. Travel to the site and easy retrieve, I am happy to launch first and wind dummy to give you a better chance of getting a good flight in orginise a retrieve and make sure you come back in one piece.  Tour costs $50 per day plus fuel.

 

Canungra Classic. Utube footage of team willy willy at canungra classic. PART1   PART2   PART3

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THE TOUR OF A LIFE TIME.

 

OCTOBER 6th to 19th $1200

Many visitors are asking “when is the best time of the year to fly?”

 

Come and fly Australia in a fun and safe environment at the best time of year tour runs between Canungra Cup and Canungra Classic. We will be travelling to Rainbow, Kilarney and Manilla including the local sites.

 

If you want to visit Australia and get the most out of it make this season one to remember! All camping accommodation and travel will be taken care of. Camp cook meals supplied.

Starts at Canungra camping grounds 6 th of October. Weather dependent we will travel to Manilla, Rainbow Beach, Kilarney & Canungra . We will spend a minimum of three days at each flying site. We will be in contact with the locals at each site and only going there at the best time for flying. You will maximize your flying holiday and have a great time. Camping out under the stars cooking on an open fire Australian style. You will have the adventure of a lifetime. Return to Canungra by 19th of October. The Canungra Classic commences 25th October.

 

Book early to ensure your spot. 10 pilots maximum. If you require a hang glider I can organize one but give as much notice as possible. You must be experienced at cross country, with sound landing technique and a team player. Where possible we will be flying  cross country and going for personal bests.

 

You must be HGFA approved and have all current documentation for your abilities.

Email raefon72@msn.com to ensure your place.

 

There are competitions being held before and after these dates so you may want to stay a little longer and fly Canungra allow for this in your visa and plane tickets.