Western Australia > Albany and South Coast
Perkins Beach
No land owner permission has been agreed upon with the City of Albany. Pilots are requested to not fly here to avoid souring relations with the local Rangers. Contact Albany Hang Gliding Club for more information.
| Type | Bushy Dune |
| Conditions | SE-ESE |
| Height | 0 - 5m |
| Rating | PG2 / HG Supervised |
From Albany take the Lower Denmark Road eastwards towards Denmark for 25km. Turn left at Perkins Beach Road and then again at Torbay Inlet Road. There is a 4WD track on the right hand side marked "Beach Access." Do not attempt to access via the campground at the end of the road. Alternatively you can drive along the beach from Muttonbird Beach if the inler sandbar is closed (seasonal.)
Landowners
City of Albany
Contact/Responsible
HGAWA , Albany Hang Gliding ClubSee also
Description
Good place when the wind is strong and SE. Western end of the same bay as Muttonbird. Incredible feeling getting some height off such a tiny dune. A good option if Shelley Beach is blown out.
Takeoff
Beach launching only. Do not walk on the dune if possible.
Landing
Beach landing only. Generally a very wide beach but can be fairly lifty even given distance from the dune.
Flight
It is about 1km long with lots of bushes on top but plenty of beach between the dune and the water.
Although the site is only low coastal dunes, there is a steep drop off behind them with significant rotor and a lot of trees in some areas. Space can be a problem, especially if the wind is a bit light. You may have to take it in turns if there is not enough room. Main danger is complacency - don’t fall into the trap of thinking everything is safe just because it is a low sand dune.
Hazards / Comments
The beach is also a 4WD area. Be aware of vehicles parked on and traversing the beach from both directions. Maintain proper separation from the public at all times.