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Western Australia > Perth Region

Avalon

Type	Low Coastal Dune
Conditions	NW
Height	0 - 50ft / 15m
Rating	PG2 / HG Supervised

Launch Navigate Map

60km south of Perth.

Find your way to the beach at Avalon, south of Mandurah.

Landowners - ?

Contact/Responsible

HGAWA

Description

A northwesterly coastal site south of Mandurah.

Flight

Quite a small site and rarely flown, may be washed away by storms occasionally, but the only NW option near perth.

Hazards / Comments

Although only low dunes there can be rotor behind, and the strong winds required to fly can lead to injuries if dragged. Any part of your glider landing in the ocean can be fatal - don't become complacent with regards to these sites.

Public road close behind launch at the northern end. Lots of radio controlled models here. This is a public beach so watch out for spectators.