Oceania · Victoria, AUS
Tawonga Gap
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About
A tree slot launch on a large inland ridge. Located on the western side of the Kiewa Valley.
Launch Points (1)
Tawonga Gap Launch
Flight This site is often 'on' much earlier than Mt Emu located on the opposite of the Kiewa Valley. Much like Mt Emu, the entire Kiewa Valley and beyond can be explored. Crossings to Bright and Mt Buffalo are possible. Launch is an earth ramp through a tree slot.
Landing Zones (2)
Laria's Paddock - Tawonga Gap LZ
Landing The Tawonga Gap LZ, Laria's Paddock, quite often has stock in it and the trees around the southern boundary have gotten quite tall. There is a fence running west to east dividing the paddock in half. It is highly recommend pilots have a good look at it before committing to land there and before travelling up to launch. Hang gliders generally land at the Mt Beauty airstrip instead. The landing paddock is out of sight when on launch. It is located along the eastern side of the Kiewa Valley Highway travelling into Mt Beauty township approximately 1km from the Bright turnoff. Before going XC, please check the map for allowed and forbidden landing paddocks in the area.
Mt. Beauty Airport - Tawonga Gap LZ
Hang gliders generally land at the Mt Beauty airstrip instead of Laria's Paddock.
Flying Conditions
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 21 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
Terrain & Access
The areas around launch(s) may be : Grassy slopes You will find the terrain to include : Alpine conditions
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Location
- Latitude
- -36.716483
- Longitude
- 147.122791
- Altitude
- 970 m / 3,182 ft
- Time Zone
- Australia/Melbourne
Conditions
- Best Wind Dir
- NNE (21°)
- Best Wind Speed
- 10–20 kt
- Weather Station
- YHOT