Queensland > South Queensland > Sunshine Coast

Mt. Widgee

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Type
Conditions SSE - E
Height 2,035ft, 620m
Rating PG2, HG3
30 minutes west of Gympie

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Widgee+Glider+Launch/@-26.2486196,152.3602493,827m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b94ebd71aa6b7d5:0x97bc0e38c1d9eba3!8m2!3d-26.2486196!4d152.3602493!16s%2Fg%2F11f5h5rym?entry=ttu&gep=EgoyMDI1MDIwNS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Landowners

The track up to launch is maintained by DES. The bombout is privately owned.

Contact/Responsible

SCFF

See also

Description

The launch is located on private land but paragliding is permitted. Camping on launch and destruction of trees is not permitted. The bombout owner requires 24hrs notice before flying. Contact Susy at 0402 137 054 at least 24hrs in advance to request flying.

For detailed description, see here https://freeflyers.com.au/widgee/

Takeoff

For detailed take off information, click here https://freeflyers.com.au/widgee/ Please note - the launch track requires 4wd and can be difficult to negotiate when wet.

Landing

The bombout owner requires 24hrs notice before flying. Contact Susy at 0402 137 054 at least 24hrs in advance to request flying. https://freeflyers.com.au/widgee/

Flight

For detailed flight info click here https://freeflyers.com.au/widgee/

Hazards / Comments

For detailed info about site hazards, click here https://freeflyers.com.au/widgee/

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