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New South Wales > South Coast

Tongarra

Type	Escarpment behind coast
Conditions	NE
Height	620m / 2030ft asl
Rating

Launch Navigate Map

Overlooking Macquarie Pass, 90 km SSW of Sydney.

From the Robertson pie shop take the Jamberoo Mountain Rd and turn left into Lees Road. When you reach the escarpment lookout, proceed for another 100m and take the first turn left to launch.

Landowners

Shoalhaven Council

Contact

Frank (0418 252 221), Illawarra Gliding Club

Responsible

Illawarra Gliding Club

Description

Approximately 15 km from the coast with a mixture of coastal and inland flying conditions.

Takeoff

Take extra care on launch. When you approach launch make sure that both wings have equal exposure to lift. The bombout paddock is quite a long glide out (about 5.5 to 1), so we generally turn left after launch.

Landing

Bottom landing is on the north side of the Illawarra Highway. It's the second paddock south of the dairy shed (milking shed). This is a private property and we have a good relationship with the farmer. Top landing is possible but expect some turbulence being so close to the escarpment.

Map information