| Inland Mountain | SW (Emu 2: NW) |
| 1360m / 4460ft asl, 975m / 3200ft agl | Intermediate |
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Vic Govt, DSE (Dept Sustainability & Environment). This site is licensed to VHPA, Refer DSE Licence on VHPA 'downloads' page.Contact - ?
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Before going XC, please check the map for allowed and forbidden landing paddocks in the area.
Extensive cross country possibilities are possible by working up the Kiewa vally, or to cross over in the direction of Bright (noting there is a large stretch of trees for several km in this direction).
Mt Emu
Mt Emu is a large mountain ridge overlooking Tawonga in the Kiewa ValleyTakeoff
The launch is difficult to find - a guide is recommended for your first trip to the top. From the Tawonga pub, head to the Mitta Valley. Approx 15km from Tawonga and 19km from Mitta, turn Left at Eskdale ridge Track. Follow this track turning left at the hut junction (4km)and straight on at the overhead powerline junction(3km). The distance from the pub is some 20km and will take approx 30-40 minutes.It is a good two wheel drive. The original rocky 4wd track is still available but will take longer.The setup area is a clearing used as a helicopter drop area for fire fighting teams. The launch itself is an earth ramp, but has trees to either side and in front. A mistake on launch is likely to result in an impromptu tree landing.
Emu 1
(SW)Emu 2
(NW)Landing
Landing areas are plentiful in the Kiewa Valley at the base of launch. It is best to check with the locals as some areas are likely to be out of bounds and it is essential that local landowners are not antagonised.Before going XC, please check the map for allowed and forbidden landing paddocks in the area.
Flight
Once airborne it is best to stay on the ridges to improve your chances of locating thermals. Since the launch is at the Mt Beauty end of the Kiewa Wall, you can follow the ridge for about 40km to the NNE. This is especially convenient for out and return flights. Flying in the other direction is limited as the valley ends at Mt Beauty after about 5km.Extensive cross country possibilities are possible by working up the Kiewa vally, or to cross over in the direction of Bright (noting there is a large stretch of trees for several km in this direction).