Going down under

[b52bob]

Always wanted to go to Australia and now we are. Have a dog sitting job sept to oct in Berdigo, Victoria. Anyone know the area and is there any good aviation sites in the area?

Bob

 

[Dynasaur]

Hi, don't know much about the Bendigo area (I'm in Sydney) In Melbourne, the capital of Victoria (would be a couple of hours drive from Bendigo) there is a small museum at Moorabin Airport and also Point Cook RAAF base (a little South-West of Melbourne CBD) has a museum too, with a single aircraft flying display (the aircraft varies) two or three days a week. Point Cook also will host a weekend airshow on March 1st and 2nd this year - The Centenary of (Australian) Military Aviation. Sorry, best I can do.

 

[Dynasaur]

Ooops - just noticed you wrote Sep - Oct . tried to edit prevous post but was unable.

 

[ColoKent]

Yeah...while in Melbourne, check out Hyland Books (awesome military and aircraft books), and if you like Indian food, eat at Funky Curry-- inexpensive, but great! Both places are in Melbourne CBD.

Kent

 

[emfrat]

When in doubt, ask the 'Net

http://www.bendigotourism.com/
http://www.grubby-fingers-aircraft-illustration.com/australian_air_museums.html

Bendigo is about 100 miles north of Melbourne, about 110 from Point Cook, mostly on freeway. If you prefer not to drive, there is a fast train service to Melbourne, and there is a daily shuttle bus from Melbourne to Point Cook.



MikeW

 

[Dynasaur]

Oh, emfrat, that list of museums had the Puckapunyal RAAC Tank Museum - I have not seem that for over 20 years. Drove past on the highway to Melbourne about a year ago but had no time to stop. They had (have?) a fully restored T-34 there and many other interesting pieces too.