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About the base

RAAF Base East Sale is an Australian Defence Force base located in Victoria’s Gippsland region.

Established during the Second World War, it has a long history of supporting Air Force training and continues to play an important role in preparing people for service today. The base supports a diverse workforce, including Defence members, public servants, contractors and trainees, and is home to the Roulettes aerobatic display team.

About the base

Puckapunyal Military Area (PMA) was first used as a mobilisation and training area during World War 1. By 1939, the area was formally established as Puckapunyal Camp, and military activity in the area commenced in the early 1940s. The camp's name was derived from the name of a large hill within the field training area, today known as Mount Puckapunyal. There is some uncertainty about the origins of the word ‘Puckapunyal’, the most common explanation being that is an aboriginal word meaning 'Among the Hills'.

Today PMA is the home to:

About the base

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Access

All vehicles coming on-site must visually and legibly display their name and mobile contact number on the vehicle dashboard.

No cameras or video recording devices to be used on site.

Domestic animals are not allowed on site.

Visiting hours

7 am – 5 pm

Monday – Friday

Road rules

Speed limit is 20km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted.

About the base

Site activities are limited to predominantly office/administration. It is located in Melbourne CBD, the nearest train station Southern Cross Station.

Access

Only authorised vehicles allowed on site. There is no visitor parking at Defence Plaza Melbourne for private plated vehicles. Requests for business related parking can be made by contacting Access Control segservicedeliverysezaccesscontrol.vbm@defence.gov.au.

About the base

The Albury Wodonga Military Area (AWMA) consists of 3 barracks:

  • Gaza Ridge Barracks (North and South Bandiana)
  • Wadsworth Barracks (East Bandiana)
  • Latchford Barracks (Bonegilla).

The barracks are home to:

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