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Queensland > North Queensland

Eungella

Type	Inland
Conditions	ENE-SE
Height	660m asl/ 460m agl
Rating

Caravan Park Navigate Map
Chalet Navigate Map

75km W of Mackay.

Follow the Pioneer Valley west to Eungella, it's about 85km by road. At the top of the escarpment turn right for the caravan park, or left to the chalet.

Landowners - ?

Contact

Tim Carhart (Mackay HG, PG) (0415 670 775)

Responsible - ?

Description

Ridge- and thermic lift at the end of a U-shaped valley.

Takeoff

Watch out for the high voltage lines that rise from the valley between the caravan park and the chalet.

Caravan Park

A fairly small launch. It may be worth checking the wind strength at the chalet, which is more exposed. Eungella Holiday Park (Caravan Park) 07 4958 4590.

Chalet

HG only. Set up on the chalet lawn before launching off the ramp. Please contact Eungella Chalet (07 4958 4509, owner Tony) before using this launch.

Landing

Various paddocks along the valley road, depending on crop. Top landings at the oval may be possible - watch out for rotor and obstructions.