Benalla Scenic Glider Flight to 3,000ft
Highlights & inclusions
What you can expect
Take to the skies over Benalla on a glider flight through the wide open air of North East Victoria, where an experienced instructor guides you from the ground up. After a full safety briefing at Benalla Airfield, you launch to 3,000ft behind a powerful tow plane, then release the tow line and settle into the quiet as the glider carries you on the currents with no engine at all.
From up here you take in sweeping views across the region's farmland, townships and distant ranges, gliding in a peaceful silence that few ways of flying can match. Sit back and enjoy the ride, or have a go at the controls yourself under the watchful eye of your instructor, and if the thermals are working you may climb even higher without an engine. Family and friends are welcome to come along and watch from close to the gliders, soaking up the airfield atmosphere. It is a relaxed and memorable way to see North East Victoria from a whole new angle.
Location
What you need to know
- Silent glider flight over Benalla
- Safety and equipment briefing
- Experienced and qualified instructor
- Chance to take the controls under instruction
- This experience takes up to two hours in total, with the glider flight itself running up to 30 minutes following a tow to 3,000ft.
- This experience departs from Benalla Airfield at 35 Samaria Road, Benalla, VIC 3672.
- Sunglasses
- Enclosed shoes, not sandals or thongs
- Shorts or long trousers or leggings
- A small brimmed hat
- Sunscreen is recommended during summer
- Minimum age of 8 years
- Maximum height of 198cm
- Maximum weight of 100kg
- Participants must be able to get in and out of the glider themselves or with a little assistance
- There is no wheelchair access into the glider, however participants can be lifted in and out with the help of family and friends
- Participant changes are permitted with 72 hours notice so insurance cover can be transferred to the new participant
- Family and friends are welcome to watch from close to the gliders
- In extreme weather conditions the tour may be cancelled if safety is a concern, you will be contacted by the provider and rescheduled
- Bookings are essential
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-B493
- This experience is supplied by Gliding Club of Victoria Inc
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