Mystic Hill, located 2 km south of Bright, Victoria, Australia, is a highly frequented paragliding site known for its excellent cross-country (XC) potential. The launch direction is primarily North, but XC flights often head one way with a Southeast wind, and soaring is possible on the Southwest side of the launch. The best season to fly here is from November to March. Mystic Hill stands at 797 meters above sea level with a height difference of 477 meters. It is an inland, ridge, and mountain site that faces the valley wind, generating strong thermals. This site has hosted numerous state and national competitions, including a Paragliding World Cup event in 1998. A weather station is available on Mystic Hill. A Mystic flying pass is required to use this site and can be purchased through the NE Vic HG club website at www.nevhgc.net. Payment can be made via PayPal or credit card. Local pilots can provide flying information at the bomb-out on the Wandiligong road or at the Outdoor Inn campsite. Accommodation options include a backpackers in town, the Outdoor Inn near the landing ground, and various other types of lodging. There is also a hospital in Bright. The takeoff area is next to the road and unobstructed, with a 100-meter wide launch area. It is advisable to have a local pilot show you the site for the first time due to some potential hazards. The landing paddock is not visible from the takeoff and should be surveyed beforehand. For landing, there is a new ground on the right-hand side of the road to Wandiligong, with a car park at the end. The main bomb-out for hang gliders is across the Wandiligong road. Be cautious of trees upwind that can cause turbulence, especially with the prevailing NW valley breeze. Always check the map for allowed and forbidden landing paddocks before going XC. Ridge soaring is relatively easy once above the height of the trees behind the launch, though it can be bumpy. Thermals are often found above the spurs to the left and right of the launch. The lift is strong and rough during summer afternoons, so it is safer to launch before or after this period. Excellent XC flights have been achieved even with late launches around 5:30 pm. The site offers prime alpine flying conditions, with possible XC routes to Harrietville, Tawonga Gap, Kiewa Valley, Porepunkah Hill, Ovens Valley, Mt Buffalo, Myrtleford, and beyond. Hazards include strong lift during summer midday, power lines along the road beside the landing ground, and large expanses of challenging terrain to the south and between Pyramid Hill and the Kiewa Valley. Mystic Hill is approximately a 3.5-hour drive from Melbourne in the Victorian Alps. For more information, visit the NEVHGC website: http://www.nevhgc.net Contact: Alpine Paragliding: 0407 573 879, 03 5755 1753 Bright Backpackers Responsible Club: NEVHGC