Static beach flying Mornington peninsula

[madadz88]

Hi guys. First time post after coming across this forum. I used to kite buggy back in the UK, the last time I went out was probably 15 years ago now. Haven't even flown a kite since!

I moved to Melbourne 4 years ago, and after a recent visit back to the motherland I acquired my old 3m ozone fury out of the parents attic. Wanted to do some static flying at a beach wide enough to accommodate. Any ideas around the SE suburbs? Maybe Mornington way? I see you guys buggying at 13th beach/sandy point but I feel it's a bit far just to fly. 

Thanks for any input guys 🤙

[bakersdozen]

Welcome to Extreme Kites!!

Balnarring beach is good on a low tide ,

Plenty of room

[madadz88]

Thanks mate will check that place out.

[Elm Mousley]

Probably not what you are after, but you might wish to also check out Victorian Flash Mob Flier’s fly static kites on a field near Dingly

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[nigel]

Welcome to Extremekites madadz88!!

Lots of places to fly static around Melbourne.

My old haunting ground, Moran Reserve.

Moran Reserve - City of Port Phillip

Located in St Kilda, very central if your CBD or close by.

If you want to come south around the bay.

As mentioned, The flash mob kite fliers (I am one of them) hit Spring Road reserve in Dingley Village.

This place is huge!!!!!

It was an old tip, and has now been grassed over. Due to the contents underneath, no trees can be put in.

It is elevated above the surrounds, and is good in almost any wind dirrection.

Another option is Bicenntinial Park Chelsea.

Go to Sturdee Street, and follow the road around the back of the netball courts to the dog park area, plenty of parking (but not if there is netball on!!) and park before it turns into Argyle Av.

There is a big hill in the South West corner, good for any wind from the South. No good for NW'ers, as it comes over the big row of pine trees, and is usually lumpy and pulsing.

If you want sand under your feet, there is just enough room at Mordilloc Beach.

Fly on the beach on the North side of the Mordilloc Creek.

 

There is Apex Park, Altona (Western side of Melbourne) as well. But I have not been there in years to say if it is still suitable.

Hope that helps.

Do you still have the buggy?  Is it on it's way out here as well?

Always happy to have more Buggyers