Victoria > East Coast
Arthurs Seat
This site is currently prohibited by Parks Victoria.
VHPA does not contest the closure of this site. There is no bombout. The LZ is a long glide away. Pilot miscalculation, or changes in conditions causing loss of height or penetration increase the risk of unsafe landing or emergency landing in a built up area. The VHPA's view is that the risks associated with this site outweigh the benefits. The local club advises that an an informal CFI, SSO, SO and experienced Pilot inspection circa 2020 found that ongoing urban encroachment and road development as well as flora growth & regrowth combined to make this site less viable than when it was when first closed.
The National Parks Act 1975, Part 1, 4(a)(iii)provides for the use and enjoyment of those parks by the public for inspiration, solitude and appropriate self-reliant recreation.
This site is managed by Parks Victoria under the National Parks Act 1975. This site has been temporarily prohibited for use by Parks Victoria. Should you choose to launch from this site you may be in breach of the National Parks (Park) regulations 2003, Part 2, section 44(2) "A person must not, in a Park- (a) launch or land an aircraft."
| Type | Large Coastal Hill |
| Conditions | W - NW |
| Height | 850'/260m asl |
| Rating | Advanced, HG only |
Follow the Arthurs Seat Rd up to Chapmans Point parking bay. Take the walking track down to the Matthew Flinders Monument. Take off is situated 20 metres to the left. Melways Map 159 D11.
Landowners
Parks Victoria
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MHGC , SkyhighUnsuitable for paragliding.
Takeoff
A sheer rock ledge with a natural set up area. Wire assist is required. If the mountain is 'on', invariably the launch is crossed.
Landing
There is no bombout, the nearest landing is Dromana Beach approx 1.5km. The beach is not very wide, particularly at high tide. However there are wider sections further along toward the lighthouse.
Flight
Make sure conditions are perfect before flying here, otherwise you may not make the beach. Only high performance gliders should be flown here.
Hazards / Comments
No close landing area. The flight out towards the landing area is not as hard as it looks, a Westerly wind is cross to your line of flight, rather than a headwind. If conditions are good, expect to lose around 500' on the way out and arrive over Dromana township with around 1000'.