At our April 2025 Te Awamutu IFFR fly-in it was decided that for our September/October get-together we would join with our Australian IFFR colleagues in Townsville, provisional details as follows:

Friday 26th (PM) – Monday 29th (Midday) September

Program Highlights:
• Welcome dinner at the Townsville Yacht Club
• Sightseeing landmarks of Townsville city
• Famous Magnetic Island visit by ferry and bus tour
• Unique Texas Longhorn Cattle Ranch outback experience
• Historic Charters Towers Gold Rush city
• RAAF Base Townsville Heritage Museum
• Tour of the Port of Townsville
• Visit and presentation at the Great Barrier Reef Shipping Control Centre
• Jezzine Barracks Military Museum

Access
Daily Direct jet flights into Townsville from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns by Qantas, Virgin & Jetstar

Fly In
Townsville International Airport (close to the city centre) will accommodate short stay GA aircraft. Fees will apply. Controlled airspace.
Burdekin aerodrome at Brandon, near Ayr. 50 minutes drive south of Townsville. (we will arrange complimentary transfers from / to the airport to Townsville city.)
Council airfield. GA parking available. No fees. Uncontrolled airspace.