Back in March this year I visited Foreshore Road and did a quick test shoot from the jetty indicated on the map
below. It was a beautiful day, although a little hot, so the heat haze was a bit of an issue. Typical aircraft seen
on Runway 34R from this location are B737, B767, A320, E190, ATR and Saab 340 etc, and just occasionally a
larger aircraft.
Directions: When you turn off General Holmes Drive into Foreshore Road (Red Arrow), you will need to continue
through to the boat launching ramp (Green Arrow), turn into the car park, then exit back onto Foreshore Road
and head back towards General Holmes Drive. About 500m down the road you will see sign posts into another car
park (Yellow Arrow), and this is where the jetty is located. From the car park it is only a short walk out to the end
of the jetty.
Camera Setup: I have indicated the camera settings on the images below, however 200-300mm is probably ideal.
From the end of the jetty it is around 340m to the centreline of Runway 34R. Shooting in the morning is best.
Other: This is an exposed location weather wise, so you will need to Slip, Slop, Slap. Also take something to eat
and drink, as there are no food outlets on site.
155mm F/10 1/320sec
280mm F/13 1/320sec
150mm F/11 1/320sec
