Sydney airport long weekend

[Lachlan C]

Hi all

Hopefully going tol try and head out to the airport this weekend so was wondering what its le out there place wise? Herd that the mound was closed so is this correct or hopefully incorrect. Also was going to try and go out their for sunset session so when is the optimum time to go?
any infomation would be helpfull so yeah!:)

[Gareth Forwood]

Gday Lachlan,

The mound is still very much open, the fencing that has been mentioned in other threads is merely there to prevent any further damage to the land (you'll see what we mean when you get there!).

Assuming they are using the main North/South runways (either direction is fine), the Mound is the place to be during the morning, and the Beach in the afternoon/evening. If they are using Rwys 16L/R then another option for the afternoon is the observation deck - you'll be able to get some great shots of aircraft on short final with the city in the background!

Do you know how to get to all these places? If not, we can give you some directions.

[Lachlan C]

hi thanks for the info thats really helpfull!!:)
I have being to these places before so hopefully wont get lost..
when you say the beach which would be best? up near the fence or further back?? because i have seen some good photos from a place further back from the fence but am not sure as of its actuall location

[Kieran Wells]

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when you say the beach which would be best? up near the fence or further back?? because i have seen some good photos from a place further back from the fence but am not sure as of its actuall location

Hi Lachlan,
Here are 2 photos to give you an idea of what you can get at the beach:
From the carpark(with a 250mm lense):
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4553698&l=71796dc090&id=561467058
From the fence(up close):
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3408481&l=b1b3c13fe9&id=561467058

Hope this helps.

Kieran.

[Lachlan C]

nice thankyou for that think i might try the carpark this time since i have always gone to the fence

[Gareth Forwood]

I generally prefer the carpark when 16R is in use, and the fenceline for 34L. Having said that, you'll have a great time regardless of runways at the carpark.

This is the sort of shot you get of 16R rotations from the carpark - JetPhotos.net (http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6772587&nseq=119)

Lifting off Rwy 34L - JetPhotos.net (http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6643162&nseq=211)

I might be out there on tomorrow or Monday in the afternoons, look out for an old white hatchback!

[Bernie P]

ANYONE happen to get QF128 arrival yesterday from Hong Kong, approx 7.50am arrival??