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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Avalon, 60 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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60
Meter
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| Ort: | Sydney
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
schwer
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| Landeplatz: |
schwer
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Typical beach flying site close to Sydney. This site is great for the experienced the Paraglider. Beginning Hanggliders can also use this site. With Normal breeze of 11 knots this site is also interesting for the Paraglider. It is best to start on the front side of the Parking Area in the...
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Bangalley / Careel Head, 75 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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75
Meter
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| Ort: | Sydney
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
sehr schwer
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| Landeplatz: |
sehr schwer
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Very difficult flying site. There is no possible other landing site nearby. The closest alternatives on offer being Whale Beach or Avalon flying sites between 1-2km away. At this site you must make yourself familiar with the conditions (ask a local pilot) and have a flight plan, even still...
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Blackheath, 200 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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200
Meter
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| Ort: | Sydney
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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Typical inland flying site near Sydney, in the Blue Mountains. Beautiful with lots of sand and green ground cover.
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01.09.2007
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4 Votes
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151 Hits
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| The coastline to follow. The turning point is just about visible at the end. Note the scarce landing options on the sea shores. |
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Bombala Street, 50 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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0
Meter
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| Ort: | Newcastle
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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Coastal soaring site that - depending on the conditions - lets you follow the coast line for a few kilometers.
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29.08.2007
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3 Votes
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153 Hits
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| Coastal soaring at the bonny hills flying site. |
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Bonny Hills (NorthEast), 35 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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-44
Meter
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| Ort: | Laurieton
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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Good but not so great for flying as from the SE side, but still enjoyable. Trouble arises from powerlines and windfarm, so please take care with this Dune\Sandhill flying site.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Bonny Hills (SouthEast), 45 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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-34
Meter
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| Ort: | Laurieton
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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A flying site that everone enjoys. No hinderences or obstructions and is all round friendly to the pilot. Situated on the beach with light dunes, great wind, in a naturally beautiful place. Pure fun, you cant ask for much more.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Cooks Terrace, 40 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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40
Meter
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| Ort: | Manly
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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Wide and grassy flying site direct on the sea for simple and good flying.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Dee Why, 50 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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50
Meter
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| Ort: | Sydney
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
schwer
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| Landeplatz: |
schwer
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A very difficult coastal flying site especially for Paragliders. It is dangerous to fly here with a light wind or when the wind is coming from North East. The starting place is a small grass field. Moreover there are powerlines.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Diamond Head, 50 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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-29
Meter
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| Ort: | Laurieton
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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| Start Richtungen: |
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Splendid coastal flying site with a wide flat beach. Very nice for flying. Please fly only in the recommended direction of the wind, to be sure you will not be brought to the reef where you can not land.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Hooly - Dooly, 75 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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75
Meter
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| Ort: | Gosford
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
mittel
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| Landeplatz: |
mittel
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Inland flying site with good flying thermal conditions. This flying site is only open on the weekends as the local airport is nearby.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Katabundah, 275 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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196
Meter
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| Ort: | Laurieton
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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This inland flying site has ideal conditions for the Paraglider! During wet conditions please do not drive up to the flying site as you will easily get bogged.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Lake Cargelligo, 281 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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0
Meter
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| Ort: | Wyalong
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
mittel
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| Landeplatz: |
mittel
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Situated in the middle of the outback this flying site is in a league of its own. The panorama is breath taking and makes you feel as if you were flying on the moon.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Little Nellie's, 550 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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471
Meter
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| Ort: | Laurieton
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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Be careful when flying with a NW wind and the Powerlines . Early in 2004 a new flying record was set here with a 40km inland flight. Also other attempts include 3 pilots flew across land over 90kms with a hight 2.700m to Kempsy.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Little Turimetta, 15 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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15
Meter
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| Ort: | Sydney
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
mittel
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| Landeplatz: |
mittel
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The little sister of Turimetta, with the same difficult conditions, however a little more moderate. Be caredul as the wind ratios suddenly changing make the sport more difficult. In addition please take caution with the military airplanes. It is not uncommon to find fifteen minutes after a...
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Long Reef, 50 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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50
Meter
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| Ort: | Manly
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
schwer
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| Landeplatz: |
schwer
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Great cliff flying site on the coast with difficult conditions.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Merewether, 100 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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0
Meter
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| Ort: | Newcastle
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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Small coastal soaring site located on the southern side of the Bar Beach. Is on if the wind comes from an easterly direction.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Middle Brother Mountain, 600 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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521
Meter
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| Ort: | Laurieton
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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Lovely green flying site. The best time for flying is between August and April. Take notice of the high trees, so not to be surprised when flying. There are problems with local farmers especially for Paragliders.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Mona Vale Headland, 38 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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38
Meter
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| Ort: | Sydney
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
schwer
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| Landeplatz: |
schwer
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Coastal flying site with fast changing winds. Only for experienced pilots. You should only fly at this site with a wind speed of over 10 knots.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Mount Borah, 800 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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288
Meter
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| Ort: | Manilla
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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Inland flying site with good thermic flying conditions. Many pilots meet and fly here in Summer, in order to try new long-range records. No place like it!
Site of 2007 PG World Championships
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Newport, 30 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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30
Meter
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| Ort: | Manly
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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A mix of beach and green meadow at this flying site. Suited perfectly for the beginner!
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
North Brother Mountain, 550 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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471
Meter
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| Ort: | Laurieton
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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Great flying site located on a mountain near the ocean. It can be dangerous to land when there is a strong sea breeze. Please do not land on the Football oval. Pure pleasure with at least fifteen minutes flying time.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Pilot Beach, 50 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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-29
Meter
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| Ort: | Laurieton
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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At this site you can only land in the left direction of the starting site. Being there is no other posibility available.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Seaview, 500 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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421
Meter
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| Ort: | Laurieton
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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With a North facing start that is best used between September to March. Please take care with the road and the powerlines.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Shelly Beach (Laurieton), 50 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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-29
Meter
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| Ort: | Laurieton
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
schwer
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| Landeplatz: |
schwer
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It is important to observe and allow for above all the quickly changing coastal wind! This is different from beach to beach! As with strong wind, it is difficult to start. Please only Paraglide in easy wind! In addition there are alot of people on the beach in the summer and many powerlines !
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
The Gap, 80 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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0
Meter
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| Ort: | Laurieton
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
leicht
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| Landeplatz: |
leicht
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Fantastic inland flying site! Becareful when landing as there are powerlines all over the place!
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31.08.2007
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0 Votes
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94 Hits
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The Hill
The launch paddock can be seen in the upper right part of the picture right next to the car park. |
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
The Hill, 75 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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0
Meter
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| Ort: | Newcastle
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| Streckenflug: | Nein
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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A rather small coastal soaring site located right next to the town center of Newcastle that offers a good view on a part of the city. You may have to share the site with a hang glider flight school as well as with pelicans.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
The Shed, 50 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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50
Meter
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| Ort: | Gosford
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
mittel
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| Landeplatz: |
mittel
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Inland flying site with good thermic flying conditions. This site is open only on weekends, with good conditions.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
The Watagans National Park / Heaton State Forest, 0 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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0
Meter
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| Ort: | Gosford
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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| Landeplatz: |
Keine Angabe
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Watagans National Park/Heaton State Forrest offers alot of flying sites including North Heaton, Taylors, The Gap, Hunter, Mt Vincent (Sugarloaf). Have fun!
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Turimetta, 33 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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33
Meter
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| Ort: | Sydney
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
schwer
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| Landeplatz: |
schwer
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The coast offers many dangers. Here the sport is make difficult by the ever changing wind ratios. Please take care with the military aeroplanes flying in the area, as it is not uncommon to come into contact with their turbulance fifteen minutes after them flying overhead.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Warriewood, 35 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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35
Meter
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| Ort: | Manly
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
mittel
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| Landeplatz: |
mittel
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Lovley coastal flying site located very close to Sydney.
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Australien / Ozeanien » Australien » New South Wales
Yarras Mountain, 750 Meter
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Höhenuntersch.:
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671
Meter
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| Ort: | Laurieton
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| Streckenflug: | Ja
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| Startplatz: |
schwer
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| Landeplatz: |
schwer
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High flying directed to the north side, you will not find simple flying conditions at this site. Because the country side is large and wide this site can be flown all year round.
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