Sheffield Tasmania Is a town twenty-three kilometres inland from Devonport, Tasmania. Sheffield is a major tourist attraction. People come to see the "Town of Murals". The first town mural was painted in December 1986. Since then, over sixty murals depicting the area's history and scenery have been painted on walls throughout the town. The murals attract an estimated 200,000 people to the town each year. Mount Roland At a height of 1233 metres above sea level provides a spectacular backdrop to Sheffield. Hiking tracks lead to the summit. I used Sheffield as an accommodation base for daily drives to Cradle Mountain 55 km distant and 50 minutes drive away. A very enjoyable drive in a Mustang GT. Accommodation may be scarce in the Cradle Mountain surrounds and much less affordable than Sheffield. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP SHEFFIELD GOOGLE MAPS DRIVE DEVONPORT TO SHEFFIELD TASMANIA SHEFFIELD TASMANIA WALL MURAL SERVICE STATION GARAGE MURAL NED KELLY MURAL SHEFFIELD SHOPFRONT MURAL SHOP MURALS SHEFFIELD ANZAC MURAL SHEFFIELD FARM MURAL SHEFFIELD EAGLE MURAL SHEFFIELD TOWN CAFE SHEFFIELD MOUNT ROLAND IN BACKGROUND TOWN STREETS OF SHEFFIELD SHEFFIELD SHOPPING TASMANIAN TIGER PREV PAGE NEXT HOMEPAGE

MONA TASMANIA Museum of Old and New Art. Visited February 2018 The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is an art museum within the Moorilla winery in Hobart, Tasmania. Apparently, it's the largest privately funded museum in the Southern Hemisphere. MONA houses old and modern art collected by David Walsh founder of MONA. Themes of sex and death. The museum is described by Walsh as a "subversive adult Disneyland". MONA was officially opened on 21 January 2011. MONA also hosts arts festivals which showcase public art and live performances. Saturday morning is the famous Salamanca Market Day in Hobart's CBD. Great to wander around and look at the market stalls. I received a parking ticket on my car. Which I paid. Held since 1945 and starting on Boxing Day in Sydney. The Sydney to Hobart yacht race distance is approximately 630 nautical miles (1,170 km). Yacht crews celebrate on New Year’s Eve at Constitution Dock in Hobart. Traveldriven GOOGLE MAPS ENTER CLICK/TAP HOBART https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hobart+TAS ENTER CLICK/TAP MONA https://www.google.com/maps/place/MONA CURRENT HOBART FIVE DAY WEATHER FORECAST DRIVE FROM HOBART TO MONA TASMANIA Outside MONA Museum WEIRD CAR DESIGNS JUMP ON MY BONES MONA ART MOTIONLESS TATTOO MAN TATTOO ART MONA WRITING ON THE WALL SALAMANCA MARKET PREV PAGE NEXT HOMEPAGE

out to dinner at a local hotel and received a free meal, thankyou -Traveldriven Launceston is a northern city in Tasmania. Located where the North Esk and South Esk rivers meet and become the Tamar River. With a population approaching ninety thousand residents, Launceston is the second most populous city in Tasmania after Hobart. Accommodation was in Launceston. Cataract Gorge is close by and a popular tourist area. Many bushland walks are near the gorge. Tourists may ride the chairlift stretching over 300 metres across the gorge. With drizzling rain in the carpark, a young boy stopped next to the mustang GT with his dad and snapped a photo of them and the car. I went out to dinner at a local hotel and received a free meal. I asked why? The chef said he saw the mustang GT parked out the front. The car is his favourite. I offered to pay and thanked him. No, the meal is on me. Thankyou. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP LAUNCESTON GOOGLE MAPS NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM GOOGLE MAPS CURRENT LAUNCESTON FIVE DAY FORECAST DRIVE TO HOBART MOTORSPORT HALL OF FAME, LAUNCESTON EARLY MODEL MUSTANG 1966 SHELBY MUSTANG GT 350 1970s CAR CAMPING 1932 AUBURN AUBURN 852 CATARACT GORGE CATARACT GORGE LAUNCESTON PENNY ROYAL AMUSEMENTS, LAUNCESTON PENNY ROYAL THEME LAND PENNY ROYAL FLYING FOX PREV PAGE NEXT HOMEPAGE

Halls Gap in the Grampians and the annual Hot Rod Show and Shine, February. A weekend in Halls Gap. Halls Gap is a town in Victoria and surrounded by the Grampians National Park. The town is in Fyans Valley between two ranges. The Grampians National Park (also Gariwerd), commonly referred to as 'The Grampians', is a national park located in Victoria. The 167,219-hectare (413,210-acre) national park is situated between Stawell and Horsham off of the Western Highway. About a twenty minute drive from Stawell the closest regional town. Halls Gap has a population of about four to five hundred. The approximate driving time from Melbourne is three hours following the Western Highway and a left highway turn off of Stawell on to Grampians Road for a further twenty-five km. Traveldriven ROLLIN HOT RODS HOT RODS ARRIVAL IN HALLS GAP SKY BLUE HOT ROD UNDER THE TREES ROD RUN STICKER AND CAR ENTRANT 66 HOT RED ROD DARK BLUE AND WHITE TONE WHITE RIMMED TYRES NICE MATCHING RUNNING BOARD LARGE CHROME GRILLE BUICK 1956 ROADMASTER PARKED AND READY COPS ARE DISLLUSIONED, TIRED, JADED AND FADED *STATE TROOPER* OLD SKOOL ROD REAR TYRES EXTEND FAR OUT FROM BODYWORK READY TO RUMBLE Row of hot rods Yellow hot rod suicide doors Hot pink hot rod and trailer Bright green Ford & motorsport rocker cover triple wipers Bright lime green hot rod with theme trailer and drive-in stand with side window food tray Red hot rod with rear suicide doors Red mustang with side vents mustang in neat and tidy trim Early model mustang interior left-hand drive PREV SHOW & SHINE NEXT HOMEPAGE

Cradle Mountain The mountain is in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania. Surrounded by the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Rising to a height of 1,545 metres (5,069 ft) above sea level, Cradle Mountain is the sixth-highest mountain in Tasmania, Australia. I drove daily from the town of Sheffield to Dove Lake car park Cradle Mountain. Mustang GT spirited driving on the twisting roads. I don’t like heights but managed to hike Marions Lookout the highest point. Views of Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake and other lakes. There is an easy walking track looping around Dove Lake. The track is mostly boarded flat walkway and passes beneath Cradle Mountain. Easy walk of 2 hours. The Boatshed is on the track walk. Built 1940. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP CRADLE MOUNTAIN GOOGLE MAPS IN REALTIME DRIVE SHEFFIELD TO CRADLE MOUNTAIN MARIONS LOOKOUT WALK Marions Lookout view HIKE TO MARIONS LOOKOUT The Boat Shed DOVE LAKE The Boat Shed CRADLE MOUNTAIN FLORA The Boat Shed with Cradle Mountain view Dove Lake and Cradle Mountain Cradle Mountain PREV PAGE NEXT HOMEPAGE

TASMANIA ROADTRIP DAY ONE Tasmania is an island state of Australia. On this road trip the plan was to roughly follow Highway One in Tasmania from Devonport to Hobart. The highway has a length of just over 300 km and is an inland route. Sail on the Spirit of Tasmania Since 2022 All Victorian Bass Strait sailings depart or arrive in Geelong. Corio Quay Road, North Geelong. One hour driving distance from the Melbourne CBD. I booked a day crossing on the Spirit of Tasmania. Also booked a cabin. Port to port from Victoria across Bass Strait takes nine to eleven hours. I was concerned if bad weather would affect the crossing and the movement of on ship vehicles. Cars are parked close together on the ship. The crossing of Bass Strait was all calm seas. So, no problems. Easy on/off in the Mustang GT. 1400 passengers and 500 vehicles can be carried. Plenty of comfortable seating. Cooked meals are available to passengers. Devonport is the Spirit of Tasmania disembarkation point in Tasmania. Situated at the mouth of the Mersey River. Devonport has a resident population over twenty-three thousand. Located at Bluff Lookout Devonport is the controversial Spirit of The Sea. The sculpture is a five metre tall, 700 kg bronze naked statue of Neptune holding a trident in his hands standing on a concrete plinth. The general public use the location as a picnic area with scenic sea views. Ross is a historic town in the Midlands of Tasmania. The town is 78 km south of Launceston and 117 km north of Hobart. Ross is a very scenic historic town alongside the Macquarie River. Built by convict labour in the early 1800s. The Ross Macquarie River Bridge is the third oldest still in use in Australia. There are 186 carvings by convict stonemasons on the Ross Bridge. Old elm trees line the main street. A field gun from the Boer War stands in the intersection of the main street. Port Arthur is a town and former convict settlement on the Tasman Peninsula, in Tasmania. Approximately one hundred kilometres southeast of Hobart. I booked a three hour wilderness cruise along the spectacular coastline between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur with Tasman Island Cruises . Using custom built 43 seat capacity boats. The cruise follows along cliffs rising for hundreds of feet along the coastline observing sea life. Normally the sea is choppy but this time glassy calm. Calm only a few times per year. Port Arthur historic convict site is the end point for the cruise. Traveldriven GOOGLE MAPS ENTER CLICK/TAP SPIRIT OF TASMANIA GEELONG TERMINAL https://www.google.com/maps/place/Spirit+of+Tasmania,+Geelong+Terminal/ DEVONPORT https://www.google.com/maps/place/Devonport+TAS+7310/ ROSS https://www.google.com/maps/place /Ross+TAS PORT ARTHUR https://www.google.com/maps /search/PORT+ARTHUR CURRENT DEVONPORT FIVE DAY FORECAST DRIVE DEVONPORT TO PORT ARTHUR SPIRIT OF TASMANIA CROSSING BASS STRAIGHT Smoke Stack Spirit of Tasmania Spirit of Tasmania Arrival Devonport Spirit of the Sea 700 kg bronze statue Devonport DEVONPORT MALL THE 'JULIE BURGESS' TALL SHIP, DEVONPORT Spiky Bridge 1843 DRIVING TO HOBART SPIKY BRIDGE SPIKY BRIDGE BESIDE HIGHWAY TO HOBART UNDER ROSS BRIDGE ROSS BRIDGE, ROSS HISTORIC ROSS BRIDGE ROSS TOWN CENTRE ROSS TASMANIA PORT ARTHUR CONVICTS PORT ARTHUR BOATS Port Arthur church ISLE OF THE DEAD PORT ARTHUR THE FOX AND HOUNDS HOTEL ON THE ROAD TO PORT ARTHUR SEALS OFF OF PORT ARTHUR BASKING SEALS, TASMAN ISLAND TOUR TASMAN ISLAND CRUISE TOUR ENDPOINT IS IN PORT ARTHUR TASMAN ISLAND TOUR & CRUISE ALONG COAST PREV PAGE NEXT HOMEPAGE POST

The Great Alpine Road in Victoria, Australia. Drive the towns of Omeo and Bright passing through Mount Hotham the highest part of the road in the Victorian Alps. A distance of one hundred and ten km and a little less than a two hour drive. The road was given its current name because it was considered the mountain equivalent to Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road. Very pleasant drive in the summer months driving in a Mustang GT. The road is occasionally closed in the winter due to snow covering the road. Vehicle snow chains may need to be carried during the declared snow season. A legal requirement. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP BRIGHT GOOGLE MAPS OMEO GOOGLE MAPS DRIVE OMEO TO BRIGHT THE GREAT ALPINE ROAD VICTORIA MOUNT BUFFALO ROAD MUSTANG IN THE ALPINE COUNTRY OMEO TOWNSHIP OMEO REST BREAK HILLTOP HOTEL OMEO BRIGHT TOWN CENTRE GREAT ALPINE ROAD AUSTRALIA GOOGLE MAPS PREV MUSTANG GT NEXT PREV VICTORIA NEXT HOMEPAGE

Drove all the way in first gear so as not to lose traction. Car still sliding occasionally. - Traveldriven Mount Buffalo The summit known as The Horn , has an elevation of 1,723 metres (5,653 ft). Who says you need a four-wheel drive to drive in the mountains! Driving solo a Mustang GT all the way to Horn Lookout on top of Mt. Buffalo. An unsealed road of up to ten km return. I enquired with staff at the carpark café and was assured the road, although unsealed, was suitable for all two-wheel drive vehicles with little elevation changes and no road edge drops. Mountain Stormy Weather Closed In The weather seemed reasonable so why not? A short time in along the narrow road, changeable mountain weather closed in for the worst. No room to turn back. Persistent rain and heavy ground level cloud. Howling wind gusts. Road base had become slippery. Especially on a few bends with loose stones underneath. Drove all the way in first gear so as not to lose traction. Car still sliding occasionally. I hoped not to meet any oncoming vehicles as there was very little room to pass. I reached the Horn's small carpark. Fog so heavy I could not see beyond the carpark. Did a multi-point turn and drove first gear all the way back to the sealed road. An unintended edgy experience. I did not see any other vehicles of any kind. Although early autumn, weather was like a cold and wet winter's day. I captured the drive on dashcam. To this day, I don't know how good the lookout view is. Apparently one of the best scenic views in Victoria, if not Australia on a clear day. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP Mt HOTHAM GOOGLE MAPS Mt BUFFALO GOOGLE MAPS Mt Buffalo Road Mountain Roadside Waterfall In the Mountains Horn Lookout drive & adverse Mountain weather Horn Lookout drive & 1st gear Mustang GT Molly's high country & Horn Lookout, Mount Buffalo roadtrip. Showing the Horn Lookout view in clear weather. Views may be obscured any time of year. Even in summer. In peak season, a small staffed portable food & drink kiosk may be available in the large carpark before beginning the drive along Horn Lookout Road. Thankyou to Molly Dixon Youtube channel for enabling sharing. Nice video. Traveldriven THE HORN ROAD & LOOKOUT MORE INFORMATION https://www.visitbright.com.au/listing/the-horn-picnic-area-mount-buffalo-national-park/ MOUNT BUFFALO WIKIPEDIA PREV VICTORIA NEXT HOMEPAGE

Stawell Is a small city (town) in the Wimmera region of Victoria about two hundred and twenty-five kilometres west of Melbourne. Population of around six thousand. Stawell is famous for the Stawell Easter Gift, a professional foot race held on grass. The length of which is one hundred and twenty metres or three hundred and ninety feet. Gift events are held on Central Park. The town's cricket and Australian Rules football oval. The gift began in 1878 and is a very prestige event. The Gift Final is broadcast on free to air television nationwide. Stawell is widely known as the gateway to the Grampians National Park which is about twenty km distant. Stawell is one of a few towns in Victoria retaining a large active gold mining operation employing hundreds of workers. 'Big Hill' Lookout The hill that overlooks parts of Stawell offers a breathtaking panoramic view that includes the vast expanse of the Grampian mountain range stretching across the horizon. This vantage point is accessible via one of three roads that wind their way up and down 'Big Hill. One of which leads to a two-kilometre stretch of a well-maintained sealed road that eventually reaches the gold mining operations. Along this road, there is a designated public viewing area where visitors can witness the mining activities up close and appreciate the industrial operations against the backdrop of the natural scenery. At the top of Big Hill, there are three sealed roads that converge at a flat unsealed parking area, providing convenient access to elevated viewpoints that offer views of the town and the majestic Grampians. The strategic location of Big Hill makes it a popular spot for locals and tourists alike to admire the beauty of the surrounding landscape and take in the picturesque sights that unfold before them. Adding to the charm of Big Hill is a pioneer rotunda perched atop the hill, serving as a historical landmark that pays tribute to the area's heritage. Visitors have the opportunity to drive around this rotunda, allowing them to fully appreciate its architectural significance while enjoying the stunning views that it offers from different angles. The combination of natural beauty, historical significance, and modern industrial activities makes Big Hill a unique and memorable destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the diverse experiences that this area has to offer. Down On Main Street Stawell's retail street, known as Main Street, holds a unique charm with its intriguing layout. A distinctive feature of Main Street is its unusual kink, a bend that adds character to the town's urban design. This kink is not just a random occurrence but a reflection of the historical development of Stawell as a mining settlement. The street's layout, including its twists and turns, is a testament to its origins and the growth of the town over time. As Main Street meanders through the heart of Stawell, it seamlessly transitions into Upper Main Street, creating a sense of continuity and connection within the town's urban fabric. This transition is not just a change in name but a nod to the evolution of the area and how it has expanded and adapted to meet the needs of its residents. Continuing on from Upper Main Street, Main Street takes a right turn towards Big Hill, leading residents and visitors on a journey through Stawell's past and present. This progression from the retail hub to the scenic route towards Big Hill showcases the diversity of experiences that Stawell has to offer. Overall, Main Street in Stawell is not just a thoroughfare for commerce and traffic but a living history book that tells the story of a town shaped by its mining heritage and the people who have called it home. The kink in Main Street is not just a quirk of urban planning but a reminder of the town's roots and the path it has taken to become the vibrant community it is today. One local popular business is Grampians Ale Works. Local craft beer is brewed onsite. Staffed by friendly owner/operators. Top end of Main Street and is off a side street named Victoria Place. Offers indoor and outside seating. The Grampians Ale Works is often open on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP STAWELL GOOGLE MAPS STAWELL & MAIN STREET CATO LAKE STAWELL THREE WATER FOUNTAINS IN CATO LAKE STAWELL GOLD MINE OBSERVATION AREA BIG HILL LOOKOUT AT DAWN, STAWELL & GRAMPIANS STAWELL TOWN HALL AND ANIMATED MINERS ON CLOCK TOWER EVERY HOUR PREV VICTORIA NEXT HOMEPAGE

Kangaroos are often dazzled by headlights or startled by engine noise. These animals are known to often jump in front of road traffic. 'Beware of kangaroos' signs are commonplace in Australia. Throughout mainland Australia all drivers on roads may encounter kangaroos hopping around them or in front of their vehicle. Also the smaller wallaby is likely to dart across in front of cars. Dusk and dawn is a particular risky time in rural settings. Remember if there is one wildlife road hazard out in front, there's almost certain to be multiple wildlife in the same place at the same time. Do not avoid the first and then hit the second emerging from the roadside. Do not leave the road and all ways brake straight. Even if it means a collision with wildlife. There may be available a phone number to report injured wildlife. The kangaroo population of the Grampians National Park is amongst the highest in the state of Victoria. As a result, serious vehicle collisions do occur. Kangaroos are a significant roadside hazard. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP HALLS GAP GOOGLE MAPS IN REALTIME HALL'S GAP KANGAROO'S DRIVING HAZARD ROAD KILL PARTS $165 BROKEN INDICATOR, HEADLIGHT SURROUND & BONNET ALIGNMENT KANGAROO DAMAGE OF NIGHT BEFORE FIVE MINUTES DRIVE FROM WESTERN H/W GRAMPIANS ROAD, HALLS GAP TO STAWELL KANGAROO HOPPED RIGHT TO LEFT PREVIOUS NIGHT ON WET ROAD TYRE SKID MARKS TRY TO BRAKE BEHIND WILDLIFE IF POSSIBLE NEVER LEAVE THE SEALED ROAD KANGAROO BLOOD NEXT MORNING BLOOD STAINS ON ROAD KANGAROO RIP THE END RESULT A KILLED KANGAROO BUSY HALLS GAP DURING EASTER PREV GRAMPIANS NEXT PREV VICTORIA NEXT HOMEPAGE

NEW GEAR KNOB & SPARE TYRE MUSTANG GT DRIVING The Ford Mustang, the S550, is the sixth generation of the model and was introduced in 2015. Made in both left- and right-hand drive from the Ford factory. The fiftieth anniversary of the Ford Mustang. The first mustang was revealed in 1965 on April 17, 1964. Some early owner changes after taking delivery of a new 2017 model were; new spare full-size tyre to fit flush in the tyre well. Ford do not provide a spare tyre for the mustang. New white gear knob to match the white car. Tinted windows to help reduce glare and to help keep the interior cooler on hot days. Traveldriven NEW MUSTANG GT SIX SPEED MANUAL NEW WHITE ROUSH SHIFT KNOB 6 SPEED BLACK PATTERN CORRECT SIX SPEED PATTERN AND REVERSE SELECTOR TO MATCH WHITE CAR DRIVING MUSTANG GT WHITE ROUSH GEAR KNOB FORD DO NOT INCLUDE A SPARE TYRE OR WHEELBRACE AFTERMARKET FULL SIZE SPARE TYRE 80KM MAX SPEED RATED TO FIT FRONT & BACK FULL SIZE SPARE SITS FLUSH INTO WHEEL WELL PREV MUSTANG GT NEXT HOMEPAGE

ENGINE EXPLODED. EIGHT HUNDRED FEET UP "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY" -Max the pilot GLADSTONE A coastal city 517 km north of the state capital Brisbane. Urban population greater than 45,000. Approaching Gladstone by road the city is dominated by a power station. Gives the city a real industrial look. Gladstone is home to the retired patrol boat HMAS Gladstone. The ship is in dock on public display in the Port of Gladstone. Sought overnight motel accommodation in the CBD off Goondoon Street. MACKAY The city is almost one thousand kilometres (600 mi) north of Brisbane, on the Pioneer River. Population is greater than eighty thousand. Mackay is nicknamed the sugar capital of Australia because its region produces more than a third of Australia's sugar. Spent two nights in Mackay. Accommodation was at Rydges. Cooled off in the refreshing water of the Bluewater Lagoon. These are three tiered lagoons in Mackay’s city centre. A stinger-free swimming environment. Great place to cool off and relax. Family friendly and free admission. There is a waterfall and water slide connecting the lagoons. Café and BBQ facilities. GLADSTONE GOOGLE MAPS MACKAY GOOGLE MAPS MACKAY BLUE WATER LAGOON TIGER MOTH MUSEUM JOY FLIGHTS While in Mackay I decided on a half hour Tiger Moth flight. I booked a joy flight from Mackay Airport. ENGINE EXPLODED; 800 FEET UP BALL OF BLACK SMOKE "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY" RADIO CALL IN HEADSET MAX THE PILOT GLIDED BELOW TO AN UNSEALED UNDER CONSTRUCTION RING ROAD BOTH OF US UNHURT TIGER MOTH & THIRTY MINUTE JOY FLIGHT The Tiger Moth had just flown over an extensive mangrove area returning to the airport on the city fringe. The mangroves are a known habitat for saltwater crocodiles. A loud bang was heard and a black football size ball of smoke rose above the engine. Our lone spinning propeller stopped dead. Max the pilot radioed and called a "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday". Three Mayday calls are a general emergency distress call to all aircraft and air traffic control in the vicinity. For us, this meant southern Queensland. Max radioed over the intercom. "Will put her down below on the right". I looked to the right. I could see small unmade roads and cane fields far below. I gripped the side of the open cockpit and braced my feet for impact. I stayed silent. Best to let Max the pilot do his job. Glad of the tight seatbelt harness. I was told on the pre-flight safety briefing to pull the intercom cable out from the airframe panel to cleanly escape an unlikely water ditching. We weren't over water any more. Down to the Ground Looking forward and eyes wide open I wanted to be aware of the surroundings when we touched the ground. I wondered if Max had suffered a medical episode. Myself an unfortunate victim and wondering now how do I survive. We banked right, glided above an unfinished overpass, and in a straight line touched down and rolled to a stop. Unpowered flight time to touch down on the road was five minutes thirty seconds. My video camera still rolling and out of focus capturing thin air and audio of rushing wind. I was more concerned with bracing for the expected hard landing. Me thinking for the previous five minutes if we would get seriously injured or worse. No panic, more of a calm foreboding feeling until touch down. Roll to Stop On the Ground Road workers came from everywhere. Eager to see if we were ok. A supervisor quipped you can't land here. Max replied we had no choice. Even though the airport was five minutes flight away we wouldn't have made the runway. Engine oil everywhere. All emergency services called out. Upon inspection, Max thought the crankshaft had broken in mid-flight causing the plane to come down. Perhaps $70,000 in repairs required. Milling around the front of the aircraft Max jokingly said, 'You Victorian's come up here to holiday and we nearly kill you'. Near Death Experience Emergency personal offered me a return to the ambo. station for a rest and observation as in their words Max and I had been through a near death experience. No. It gave us a fright, but all is ok. Emergency personal gave me a lift back to Mackay Airport. After about an hour of aircraft checks and questions. I carefully drove back to my accommodation where I stayed for the remainder of the day. No one to confide in as this was a solo three week road trip. I did not ask for a $200 flight refund. As I thought the money well spent to get out in one piece. Next morning I drove on to Bowen. Almost 200 km and a two hour drive. The plane incident easily put behind me. Technically a forced landing. However, at the time I thought a crash was the likely outcome. The aircraft was broken inflight. Well done to Max the pilot. Saved our lives and no injuries. Traveldriven The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) states this is a Warbird and operated in the LIMITED category, passengers must understand that: The design, manufacture and airworthiness of the aircraft are not required to meet any safety standard recognised by CASA CASA does not require this aircraft to be operated to the same degree of safety as an aircraft on a commercial passenger flight. The passenger flies in the aircraft at his or her own risk In undertaking this Adventure Flight I accept the potential risks The Mackay Ring Road is a bypass route near Mackay, Queensland, Australia. Stage 1 completed 2020. Stage 1 is 11.34 km in length and will connect the Bruce Highway to the south of Mackay (at Stockroute Road) with the Bruce Highway to the north of Mackay (near Bald Hill Road). It will involve a new bridge over the Pioneer River and an interchange with the Peak Downs Highway. MACKAY RING ROAD STAGE ONE Tiger Moth joy flight and crash (forced landing) on the still under construction, Ring Road Stage 1, Mackay Queensland. TIGER MOTH FORCED LANDING ON RING ROAD EARLY MORNING BEFORE THE FLIGHT ALL GOOD TO GO THE OTHER TIGER MOTH IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER MACKAY AIRPORT HMAS GLADSTONE SHIP'S BELL HMAS GLADSTONE SHOWN AROUND ON PRIVATE TOUR PREV ROADTRIP TOWNSVILLE NEXT PREV QUEENSLAND NEXT HOMEPAGE