photography down under

[psa188]

Hello:

I am considering a trip to Australia this fall to chase trains, but would also like to photograph airliners as well. I was wondering if anyone familiar with the situation down there could brief me on the situation at Sydney and Melbourne. Is the deck at Melbourne still open? Any information would be welcome, I have not been there since 1998 so I'm sure my information is stale.

BH

[Matt Southwell]

Hi,
I'm not sure about the deck at Melbourne but I know for sure the deck at Sydney is still open and it's an absoloutly great spot.
Check out this page Might be a bit confusing until you actually arrive here but here it is anyway...

http://www.acay.com.au/~willt/yssy/enthus/spotting.html

Also check out the YSSY message board

http://www.acay.com.au/~willt/yssy/enthus/welcome.html

Most of the guys on there are willing to show you around some of the best spots you'll ever come across.
Thats all I can really offer as I've only been to Sydney airport itself once. I live 3hrs west of Sydney
Hope that helps a bit anyway.

Regards Matt

[psa188]

Thanks! That's a very nice site that explains all of the SYD locations.

BH

[Torin Wilson]

Melbourne deck is closed.

[psa188]

Thanks. Someone forwarded me a link to:

http://www.rwy34.com/spotting/

This seems to have the latest news.