Where is the Stinson wreck?

Lamington National Park, Australia
1937 Airlines of Australia Stinson crash/Location

How long is the Stinson walk?

40km
The walk traverses almost 40km through the area and, if you get to where you’re supposed to be at the end of the day, you’ll be at Christmas Creek Road. If you have friends, good for you!

Is The Riddle of the Stinson a true story?

The Riddle of the Stinson is a 1987 Australian television film about the 1937 Airlines of Australia Stinson crash at Lamington, Queensland, Australia and the rescue of its survivors by local Queenslander Bernard O’Reilly (played in the film by Jack Thompson).

How do you get to larapinta Falls?

Getting there: Follow Christmas Creek Road (south of Beaudesert, 1hr from Brisbane) almost all the way to the end. The end of the road becomes narrow and unsealed so drive carefully, it is accessible for a 2WD. After the first concrete causeway/bridge there is a signed car park (with a limit of 10 vehicles).

Where is the wreck of the Stinson crash site?

Mist tumbled from ridges to the west, over peaks that we were soon to meet, with names like Ratatat and Mt Durigan, whilst the emerging sun drew itself up from the Nerang River to the east.

What kind of plane is the Stinson 108-3?

The aircraft is a Stinson model 108-3, a 165 horsepower single-engine high-wing propeller-driven plane capable of carrying four, plus full fuel, and light baggage. All four occupants survived the crash with the pilot suffering the worst injury.

Why did the Stinson plane crash in 1937?

It not only tells of mateship, backing yourself and strong community ties, but deep courage, heroism and an undeniable faith. In a nutshell, it was 1937 when a mail plane flying between Brisbane and Sydney disappeared one night amidst cyclonic weather conditions.