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Victoria > East Inland

The Pines (Buckland Ridge)

Closed

Nov 2013: The pines site is no longer available to fly. Nearby Eagle Rise is only flyable for the local schools, closed to free flyers. Check with the locals for current status. Murmungee a few km to the east can offer an alternative.

Type	Inland ridge
Conditions	S, SE, SSW
Height	1,200'/365m agl, 1,850'/565m asl
Rating	PG4 / HG Intermediate (PG2 / HG Supervised?)

Launch Navigate Map

Near Beechworth, 210km NE of Melbourne.

Near Myrtleford. To find launch contact Alpine Paragliding or Bright Backpackers for instructions. Vicroads Map 35 C8.

Landowners - ?

Contact

MHGC , Alpine Paragliding (0407 573 879, 03 5755 1753), Bright Backpackers

Responsible

NEVHGC

Description

Large inland ridge.

Takeoff

Open grassy ground ramp, suitable for hang gliders and paragliders.

Landing

The old Pines landing paddock is not available anymore. Please do not land here as doing so will endanger site negotiations.

Flight

Controlled airspace exists over launch C LL 4500. You must check current Albury VTC or Melbourne VNC for any changes.

Hazards / Comments

4WD only