Accommodation:

There’s a great variety accommodation available that caters to all budgets from free camping to Bed and Breakfast and clean comfortable motels. You could even rent a house. Be sure to book early so you don't miss out!

*Corryong Hotel (The Bottom Pub) Our preferred accommodation in town and also our competition headquarters. Its also the best pub in town with great meals and accommodation with air-con and clean tidy rooms. Landing paddock at the back of the Pub and a short walk to town with views of Mt Elliot take off from the back verandah while you enjoy a cold beer.
Ph: 02 6076 1004.
http://www.corryonghotelmotel.com.au

Mt Mittamatite Caravan Park (Offers discounts of to PG pilots and about 15 mins walk to HQ) Has an in ground pool a small general shop and is a clean and tidy campsite with many new facilities.
Ph: 02 6076 1152

Colac Colac Caravan Park - Just outside Corryong, in a beautiful valley with tall trees, well maintained lawn areas and a magnificent creek that never stops running is - Colac Colac (Clack Clack) Caravan Park.
Ph: 02 6076 1520
http://www.colaccolaccaravanpark.com.au

*Mountain View Motel (Clean and good value with a great “safe” landing paddock next door and very close to HQ and air conditioned rooms with views of the main take off and a pool to cool off in after your hard days flying and a barbecue.) Pilot Discount of 10% if you book directly , pilot friendly and supporters of our comp!
Ph: 02 6076 1766
http://www.mountain-view.com.au

Jardine lodge
A 6 bedroom 5 bathroom house in town, they provide breakfast, off st parking and has a massive shared lounge and shared kitchen, courtyard and bbq.
www.jardinelodge.com.au or email jardinelodge23@gmail.com 0447 484641

Corryong Bed and Breakfast
Ph: 02 6076 1268
Corryong Courthouse Hotel. 27 Hanson St, Corryong ( opposite the supermarket) (02) 6076 1868

Camping: There are many great campsites by the beautiful clear running Murray river from the Towong Bridge campground (pictured below) or the campground at Indi Bridge not far from Fishers track on the eastern side of Mt Elliot.

Thowgla Valley: Self contained Cabin
Tracy and Barrie Young in the Thowgla Valley have a new fully self contained cabin with Queen size bed with flat screen TV, BBQ on the deck and full Telstra coverage *Comp pilot special price of just $90 per night for a couple, applies for the comp “Anytime you’re in Corryong for a flying trip give them a call for a special discounted price.” Located just 15 mins drive from Corryong in the most beautiful valley in Corryong the Thowgla. Call them on
Ph: 0418 747 157

Costello Real Estate in the main street of Corryong has rental properties available for pilots who want to be self sufficient and share a house for the duration of the competition or when they come back to Corryong later for a flying holiday. Call them on
Ph: 02 6076 2054

The Miners Cottage, Bed and Breakfast or holiday accommodation. 95 Hanson Street, Corryong. Ken and Faye Mc Kimmie. Continental Brekkie, pets allowed,kitchen,TV,Queen beds etc...
Ph: 02 6076 1066 or
mobile: 0427 480 717
www.mcottagecorryong.com.au

Tintaldra: There is also accommodation close by in Tintaldra only 10 minutes drive from Corryong at the Old Tintaldra Pub. You can stay here from just $7.50 per night (yes,its an old rustic Pub) and very close to the Murray River. A great place for a beer and to relax after a hard days flying. Call Alf or Maija and tell them you are pilots when you book.
Ph: 02 6077 9261

Also in Tintaldra;

The Clearwater Caravan Park.
Camping and self contained cabins with a barby area. Canoe hire and a short walk to the beautiful Murray River.
Ph: 02 6077 9207 email: uppermurraycaravan@bigpond.com
www.clearwatercaravan.com.au

Free camping: another camping spot is at Towong Bridge by the Murray River with toilet and great shade trees and flat camping areas. Another spot is at the Indi Bridge campground which is just past the 2wd track up Mt Elliot and it also has a toilet and nice camping by the Murray River. Pets are also allowed at both camp sites.

Other useful phone numbers are:

Tourist Information - 02 6076 2277
Police - 02 6076 1666
VIC State Emergency Services - 02 6076 1272
Towong Shire Council - Corryong - 02 6076 2160
Swimming Pool 12 - 7 pm - 02 6076 1480
Medical Centre - 02 6076 1733
Hospital - 02 6076 1355
Post Office - 02 6076 1351
Bakery - 02 6076 1196
Quality Meats - 02 6076 7619
*Foodworks Supermarket - 02 6076 1286
Hardware - 02 6076 1286
Corryong Taxi - 02 6076 1418
*Kate Elphick’s Corryong Pharmacy - 02 6076 125

Rare non flying days: What can you do?

Pizza/Cinema
Pizza n Cinema Cafe. Located in main street.
Ph: 02 6076 1791

Swimming:
Corryong has a big public swimming pool and there are also plenty of swimming spots by the mighty Murray River. One of the safest spots for a dip is the creek at the bridge crossing just past Colac Colac Caravan Park, its shallow, safe slow moving water. Deep but fast water is at Bringabrong Bridge with some deep slower water at Towong Bridge.

Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool
Worth the drive toward Tumut. The thermal pool was built over a hot spring and maintains a permanent temperature of 27 degrees through all seasons. The thermal pool is a breeding ground for the Eastern Banjo Frog and is a good indication of the health of the environment and cleanliness of the thermal pool's water.
Khancoban: Be sure to check out Waterfall Farm.. An absolutely beautiful spot on a hot day with good shade and cold clear water. The best swimming hole around. Situated on the Swampy Plains River. Heading out of town toward Thredbo turn right at the powerstation turn off on the right and follow the road till you come to a bridge over the river. Park your car here and walk down. Please take all rubbish with you when you leave!

Wineries:

Upper Murray Estate - Walwa (tasting centre-60371226)
Mt Lawson Winery - Koetong (60727527)

Canoeing:

Bring your own canoe of you have one. The best local canoe/fishing trip is from Bringabrong bridge to Towong campground. Takes approx 3 hours and is both spectacular and often great fishing. *Remember to take a life jacket!

Or try the local commercial operators:

Tintaldra Caravan Park has canoes for hire and the Tintaldra Pub is close by and is an excellent place for a beer and a feed.
Upper Murray white water rafting-organised trips ( 1800 677 179)
Upper Murray resort - Walwa (canoes)-(02 6037 1226)
Tooma Host Farm ( www.toomahostfarm.com.au ) - Tallangatta Valley (02 6072 5555)
Activities including Abseiling, canoeing, flying fox. Horse riding for children

Mountain biking:
*Best to bring your own as there is plenty of great mountain biking and trail bike riding in Corryong and the surrounding hills.

Golf:
Corryong Golf Course 6076 1081 (very close to comp HQ)

Khancoban Golf Course 6076 9468

Bushwalking:
Go to wildwalks.com for more walks in the Kosciuszko National Park.

Parks information (131963)-(www.parks.vic.gov.au)
Bluff Falls + Bushwalking tracks - Cudgewa
Burrowa - Pine Mountain National Park (131963)
Nariel Creek good swimming, fishing and picnic area

Horse Riding with Bar M Adventures:
Why not go for a trail ride in the Man from Snowy River country on experienced local Mountain horses on real bush trails with incredible views of the Main Range and surrounding countryside. There are rides from one or two hours and 1/2 and full day rides. Check out the website at www.barmhorsebackadventures.com.au then call Mal or Belinda Mc Kimmie on 0260760517.
(Bookings are essential!)

Trout Fishing
If you need any ‘basic’ tackle go to Ron Hoban Sports Store - Main street, Corryong (60761121)
Red and black Celta’s in size 2 or 3 or Rapala CD3 or CD5 are best! Spinnerbaits are best for the Cod with a very slow retrieve after allowing to sink beside old logs n snags.