New Zealand paragliding sites
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Take off : 37.3334 S; 175.688 E - Elevation : 169 m.
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Take off : 43.4278 S; 170.151 E - Elevation : 1282 m.
Landing : 43.4302 S; 170.17E - Elevation : 229 m.
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Flat grass area looking East North and west . Kea flying...
Very easy and clean.
might be a bit wet in the morning.
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1- Car park of Franz Joseph Glacier or the flat land of the large river in the Franz valley.
2- If south or western wind, fly west and land on a grass paddock north of alex knob, 1000m down, not so far from the road. |
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Go to the top of Alex Knob (see NZ DoC information, it's very well indicated) 1000m of going up hill.
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WARNING: Franz Joseph is THE BUSIEST Heliport in the southern hemisphere. DO NOT FLY when Helicopter do.
They do usually from 8am to 5pm but sometimes earlier and later. Get information from these companies prior flying.
I flew it 7:30am in April time, just at sunrise. No wind, no helicopter, the best flight ever!
Fly above the glacier if there is no wind but beware of the catabatic wind (down the glacier).
Best is to climb in the afternoon, try to fly in the evening after the heli or camp overnight up there and take off in the morning. Best to have a radio with helicopters frequency. |
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beware of the catabatic wind (down the glacier).
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CONTACT EVERY HELICOPTER COMPANIES before flying to arrange a specific hour for you to fly. They have no right for forbidding you, but much more powerfull to kill you with theur big noisy machines...
DoC has nothing against flying in the National Park. |
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Every 5 different helicopter companies that are based on Franz Joseph town. |
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Franz Joseph and Fox Glacier |
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Take off : 43.6436 S; 172.624 E - Elevation : 336 m.
Landing : 43.645 S; 172.648E - Elevation : 72 m.
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Summit road - 1 km south of the radar (big green ball at the summit)
Lower takeoff is best in light winds.
On the top takeoff keep the 'runway' clear for top landings. |
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By the living Spring road turn off. Private property, farm beside. Thank the guy. Watch the power line all around the field. plus its a bit slopy. Bit technical.
Better to do a slope landing close to the top or a top landing beside the rock pile with a wind sock on it.
Best hang gliding landing is on the north of the Teddington straights. Power lines run along the road.
Another great place to land is in the paddock beside the Wheatsheif Tavern in Teddington.
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Follow the Summit road, 6 or 7 kms south of the Sign of the Kiwi
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Contact local pilots.
It's a good site if Taylors Mistake has too little wind but good direction.
Closed during lambing season.
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Dont fly over 3500 fts AMSL
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Canterbury Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 39.0673 S; 174.02 E - Elevation : 45 m.
Landing : 39.0691 S; 174.018E - Elevation : 2 m.
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Selection of Roadside PG takeoffs. Main PG launch is only safe for HG in W to NW winds. SW launch is 400m NE and is due W of island.
Easy 12km cruise to Oakura in NW winds. Many alternative launches from farmland onto west-facing cliffs between 15 and 80m ASL. |
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Beach or top-land. |
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Park at picnic area 400m NE of local surfing hotspot, Back Beach car park. Take off 30m from road in Council-maintained reserve.
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Caution the high-voltage overhead lines 200m downwind.
Caution rotor from island in strong NW-W.
Caution lack of beach landings at high tide. |
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30kmph SE can appear as localised SW due to Mount Taranaki rotor. These conditions give lower than normal height gains and lift that suddenly vanishes.
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John Morgan PG 06 759 4262
Dennis Green HG 06 752 7618
Your SO or PG3 |
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Puke Ariki museum/library. Mount Taranaki National Park. Surf Highway many surf beaches.
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Take off : 43.5856 S; 172.729 E - Elevation : 124 m.
Landing : 43.5667 S; 172.739E - Elevation : 1 m.
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summit road -
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by Barnett Park. look on the map.
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Summit Road. 500 m East from the Mt Pleasant access road.
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Contact local pilots.
Watch for the High Tension Power Lines.
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watch for white caps on the Sea to check wind velocity.
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Dont fly over 3500 fts AMSL
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Canterbury Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 41.3419 S; 173.253 E - Elevation : 543 m.
Landing : 41.3225 S; 173.232E - Elevation : 32 m.
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Very sensitive site due to proximity of airport. The control tower MUST be contacted by phone (035470799 ext 9)before take off. Obtain briefing from loclal club ( http://www.thgpc.org.nz/ ) or from local pilot.
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If landing at Octopus Park lose height IMMEDIATELY after crossing power lines. (airport now even closer than at takeoff). |
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Go with a local pilot or school.
Obtain on site briefing.
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Did we mention the sensitive nature of this site. Get a briefing from a club pilot and don't spoil it for the locals.
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Don't fly in winds east of north.
Be aware of strengthening sea breeze in summer.
Watch for signs of SW winds.
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Max 500 feet AGL and limits north and south.
Contact Control Tower (035479799 ext 9)before taking off. |
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http://www.thgpc.org.nz/commitee |
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Take off : 41.3432 S; 173.254 E - Elevation : 604 m.
Landing : 41.3225 S; 173.232E - Elevation : 32 m.
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600 metres ASL.
Very sensitive site due to proximity of airport.
All pilots must complete a documented Induction process before proceeding to site.
Contact http://www.thgpc.org.nz
Or local School.
The control tower MUST be contacted by phone (035479799 ext 9) before take off. |
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35 metres ASL
If landing at Octopus Park lose height IMMEDIATELY after crossing power lines. (airport now even closer than at takeoff). |
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15 minutes from central Nelson.
For visitors contact local club or local pilot or school. |
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This is an extremely sensitive site as the airport is only 5 k away.
All pilots must complete a documented Induction process before proceeding to site.
Please get briefing from local pilot and/or club. The Control Tower MUST be notified by phone (035479799 ext 9) before taking off. |
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In summer be aware of developing sea breeze.
Watch for white caps on sea.
Don't fly in winds east of north.
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Max 500 feet AGL and limits north and south.
Contact Control Tower before taking off.
(035479799 ext 9)
Did we mention the sensitive nature of this site and the requirement to complete the Induction process?
Contact http://www.thgpc.org.nz
For local School.
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Tasman Club:
http://www.thgpc.org.nz/committee
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Heaps. It's New Zealand isn't it?
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Take off : 44.7403 S; 168.026 E - Elevation : 1148 m.
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Take off : 41.5486 S; 173.075 E - Elevation : 960 m.
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Take off : 40.8631 S; 172.89 E - Elevation : 414 m.
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Requires permission for access from landowner.
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Pohara Beach
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Contact Local Club for further information:
http://www.thgpc.org.nz
or local School:
Nelson Paragliding
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Take off : 44.5778 S; 168.843 E - Elevation : 1250 m.
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Take off : 41.7516 S; 173.09 E - Elevation : 852 m.
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Take off : 37.8448 S; 176.561 E - Elevation : 200 m.
Landing : 37.8411 S; 176.551E - Elevation : 30 m.
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Lots of space on the top of the ridge for takeoff.
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Loads of space for an easy top land, or bomb-out north of the road.
Before you leave the roadside, very carefully choose your landing zone on the north side of the road. Overhead power wires are nearly invisible from the air, and here there's LOTS of them! |
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Private property! Ask at the old farmhouse with the orange roof. |
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Club Safety Officer. |
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Take off : 37.9677 S; 176.731 E - Elevation : 200 m.
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Tight takeoff. Unflown development site. PG3 to develop and advise. |
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Very tight top-landing options. Near-zero other landing options. |
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You can't get in here, and you shouldn't try until its properly sorted out. |
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Comments welcome. |
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Really big step in hill. Rotor everywhere. |
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Unflown unknown development site. |
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Email AirTool. Private property and locked gate. Don't try and get in here until we've properly researched and negotiated, or you will burn it. |
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Take off : 44.0881 S; 169.42 E - Elevation : 1787 m.
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Take off : 43.5833 S; 172.725 E - Elevation : 40 m.
Landing : 43.5808 S; 172.708E - Elevation : 20 m.
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500 meters East of the gondola on the Summit Road. |
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Heathcote sports ground. Do not land there if cricket is being played. |
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Drive up Mt Pleasant road to the top then turn right and drive a further 200 meters, takeoff is on the right over the style. |
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Contact local pilots before flying from this site. Nice light W wind soaring site often flown in the winter months. |
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Do not fly in NW winds. Ensure that wind is not SW by driving to Bridle path first. |
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Maximum altitude 3500 feet. |
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Take off : 39.7544 S; 176.682 E - Elevation : 161 m.
Landing : 39.7566 S; 176.689E - Elevation : 205 m.
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Take off : 44.4016 S; 170.032 E - Elevation : 1188 m.
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Take off : 44.5256 S; 168.759 E - Elevation : 685 m.
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Take off : 44.5185 S; 168.681 E - Elevation : 582 m.
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Take off : 43.593 S; 172.7 E - Elevation : 400 m.
Landing : 43.6094 S; 172.708E - Elevation : 4 m.
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400 meters east of the Castle Rock car park on the Summit Road. |
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Bottom landing is in the sports ground in Lyttleton. Top landing is possible but care is required due to the rocky ground. |
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You can get the gondola then take the track west to the Bridle Path, then a further 300 meters west to the south facing take off. |
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Nice scenic soaring/light thermal site. |
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Best flying is in light or dropping S to SW winds. Wind speed can increase rapidly here but this is easily seen on the water of Lyttleton harbour. If the wind is W of SW expect significant turbulence. Do not fly in NW winds. |
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Contact the Canterbury Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club before flying here. |
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Take off : 43.5909 S; 172.698 E - Elevation : 12 m.
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1km West of the Mt Cavendish Gondola. |
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Heathcote Valley sports ground. Do not land there when cricket is being played. |
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Land early if any sign of sea breeze coming in. |
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Do not fly in NW winds. Landing area can become turbulent if the the sea breeze comes in. |
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3500 feet maximum altitude unless air traffic control has been contacted. |
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Canterbury Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club. Nimbus Paragliding 0274324874.
Parapro 0276022558. |
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Take off : 44.9364 S; 168.785 E - Elevation : 947 m.
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Takeoff is from a small grass area behind a low post and cable
fence. The Launch is a bit tricky as it's a table-top and you must pull up through the rotor. There is a road directly behind launch so you must check for cars before launching. |
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Land on the beach to the left of launch. Be considerate of beach goers.
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Head to Saint Helliers bay and park on the one way street about 100m up the road past launch.
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Difficult launch from small launch site with hazards like the street and trees to be aware of.
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Gusts activity is visible on the water so keep a good lookout. |
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Recommended for experienced pg2 or pg3 |
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Beautiful beach, cafe's, glover park, bars etc
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Takeoff is from a small grass area behind a low post and cable
fence. The Launch is a bit tricky as it's a table-top and you must pull up through the rotor. There is a road directly behind launch so you must check for cars before launching. |
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Land on the beach to the left of launch. Be considerate of beach goers.
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Head to Saint Helliers bay and park on the one way street about 100m up the road past launch.
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Difficult launch from small launch site with hazards like the street and trees to be aware of.
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Gusts activity is visible on the water so keep a good lookout. |
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Recommended for experienced pg2 or pg3 |
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Beautiful beach, cafe's, glover park, bars etc
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Take off : 36.761 S; 175.501 E - Elevation : 13 m.
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Take off : 44.9289 S; 168.735 E - Elevation : 1126 m.
Landing : 44.9409 S; 168.779E - Elevation : 932 m.
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SUMMER time, carpark #4 or rocky gully, or hike to top of mt. wind mostly S.
WINTER time, top of mt either green gates or back saddle. wind mostly N, but sometimes S |
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Flight Park. 3.3kms from main take off, carpark #4 800meters diff. |
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driving from Queenstown to Arrowtown on Malaghans to coronet peak rd 'corner' 16kms,then 8kms from main rd.'malaghans rd' to ski resort. |
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summer time it works W/S/E wind. North not so good. visit www.nzhgpa.org.nz to get club advise. DO NOT FLY OVER HOUSES ON THE VALLEY. |
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North W North E strong rotor. |
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500ft above top of mt. from W big rock on rd on the way up. to S the main rd.(malaghans) to E start of Arrowtown. Check VFR at take offs orweb site. Must be member of NZHGPA, landing fees apply. |
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NZ hang and para association. www.nzhgpa.org.nz
www.flightpark.co.nz
www.flytandemtoday.com |
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Queenstown, Glenorchy, Wanaka |
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Take off : 43.1303 S; 171.719 E - Elevation : 1429 m.
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Take off : 44.9805 S; 168.861 E - Elevation : 649 m.
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Take off : 41.0071 S; 175.439 E - Elevation : 356 m.
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Take off : 36.4572 S; 174.548 E - Elevation : 63 m.
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Site Rating:
PG: P.G.2
HG: Novice
Takeoff height is 700ft ASL and 400ft above the landing paddock. |
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The bottom landing is straigh out in front, in any one of several paddocks.
For hang glider retrieval vehicles the bottom landing is accessed through a farm on the Woodcocks - Kaipara flats Rd. Take the first turning on the left over the railway tracksand drive up the gravel road to the first gate on the right (approx 1.5km), drive through this gate which leads up to a brick house ownd by the Dill family. if no one is home continue past the double garage and veer slightly left across the paddock to a gate amongst the pine trees. Proceed through the gate down to the landing paddocks, closing gates behind you. Check at the farm house before you go through the property. Be aware that the farmer of this property and landing paddock has been from time to time very concerned about gates being left open allowing mixing of stock etc. |
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Located West of Warkworth you reach the site by driving North along State Highway 1 to Warkworth. As you enter the township of Warkworth take the first turn left (Woodcocks Rd) and follow this road for 10km to a railway crossing. Continue up the hill for about 1.5km until you reach the top at a sharp right hand bend with a pull over area and gate to a pine forest on the left. On the right there is a clay dry weather only track leading to the takeoff. Go through 2 more gates up to the trig and then you are in the launch area. |
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This site often closes for lambing during September.
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Be careful of scratching low down amongst the spines if the wind is very cross.
There is a good top landing in the paddock to the left of takeoff however do not go behind the crest on the top landing as this can be expensive in aluminium and pride. Although there are a number of possible landing paddocks take care to thoroughly scrutinise these on foot beforehand as some have little streams and gullies running through them plus a few bulls! If the wind is off to the east - southeast landing can be turbulent. |
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This site is located within TMA C with a flight ceiling of 4,500 ft ASL. Kaipara flats air field almost directly in front to the North East is a parachute drop zone with a 3 nautical mile no flying restriction. Both Kaipara flats and North Shore air fields need to be advised of your presence here prior to flying.
If you expect to go cross country heading in a south westerly i.e. anything on the southern side of Woodcock Rd linking through to Araparera remember the flight ceiling is 3,500 ft ASL. |
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Take off : 44.6688 S; 168.92 E - Elevation : 735 m.
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Take off : 36.4815 S; 174.463 E - Elevation : 255 m.
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Take off : 38.7505 S; 176.071 E - Elevation : 356 m.
Landing : 38.7519 S; 176.072E - Elevation : 360 m.
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Strong wind site
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Take off : 39.3358 S; 176.94 E - Elevation : 74 m.
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Take off : 42.038 S; 172.545 E - Elevation : 1388 m.
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Take off : 41.3292 S; 173.752 E - Elevation : 189 m.
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Take off : 36.8453 S; 174.868 E - Elevation : 11 m.
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Demanding Cliff launch suitable for experienced pilots. Difficult top landing behind tree line in compression zone and through rotor |
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Limited bottom landing, especially on high tide. |
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Drive to the end of Waitara road, St Helliers. |
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Fantastic soaring site very close to the city. Close to cafes and amazing views over the city. Sun sets behind city skyline. |
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Takes N to ENE. Because of cliff launch can be difficult to takeoff when strong and if wind increases getting blown back is very hazardous. |
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Take off : 44.6398 S; 169.344 E - Elevation : 744 m.
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Take off : 43.1122 S; 171.688 E - Elevation : 1303 m.
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Take off : 38.028 S; 176.281 E - Elevation : 434 m.
Landing : 38.0318 S; 176.263E - Elevation : 297 m.
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Te Waerenga Road / Hoko Road Airstrip - Unknown and UNFLOWN Development Site.
Would a SO or PG3 please check this ridge out.
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Unknown and UNFLOWN Development landing area
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North side of Lake Rotorua.
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Possibly a good winter flying site - directly into the prevailing southerly breeze.
Senior pilot to comment, or fly and document this please. |
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There is no wind meter nearby that can be used for this site. If you know of a nearby weather station, ask its' owner to broadcast to the MADIS or windfinder sites, and then that data will appear here automatically.
Alternatively, if you live locally, then consider donating a windmeter to someone near the LZ.
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NZRO Airport 5NM SE. Tower 121.2 ATIS 128.8
Rotorua Lakes Aerodrome - Expect low level Floatplanes. |
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Your SO or PG3
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Take off : 37.1538 S; 175.608 E - Elevation : 94 m.
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Take off : 37.6502 S; 176.204 E - Elevation : 1 m.
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Take off : 38.3616 S; 176.344 E - Elevation : 570 m.
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Take off : 43.6699 S; 170.093 E - Elevation : 1859 m.
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Take off : 36.7691 S; 174.536 E - Elevation : 58 m.
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Take off : 41.5713 S; 172.936 E - Elevation : 660 m.
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Take off : 36.5723 S; 174.433 E - Elevation : 2 m.
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Take off : 37.8204 S; 175.906 E - Elevation : 583 m.
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Kaimais is private property and a sensitive site, with access restrictions and locked gates. You MUST approach a keyholder. You cannot independently visit this site. Any poor behaviour or stupid antics on Kaimai will be dealt with by other members on site, or else very shortly after. |
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Take off : 37.2762 S; 174.652 E - Elevation : 90 m.
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The 'High Site' also known as 'The Main Cliff', 300 m north of the access road. (Used by PGs when wind is too light for the other launch sites). |
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When landing on the beach keep look out for beach traffic particularly through summer and when the tide is high. There is a 'no landing zone' that extends roughly 50 m north and south of the grassy derigging area in front of the bottom carpark. Please do your best to avoid landing close to the grassy derigging area when there are lots of other beach users about. Keep an eye out for vehicles and hoons on bikes before setting up for a landing. |
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These sites are located within the outer area of CTA/C with a height restriction of 2,500 foot A.S.L, reducing to 1,500 foot approximately 8km north of Karioitahi, and over the township of Waiuku behind and to the east of Karioitahi |
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Take off : 37.2868 S; 174.658 E - Elevation : 83 m.
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The top take-off located at the top of the cliff.(This is the main Karioitahi HG launch site.) |
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When landing on the beach keep look out for beach traffic particularly through summer and when the tide is high. There is a 'no landing zone' that extends roughly 50 m north and south of the grassy derigging area in front of the bottom carpark. Please do your best to avoid landing close to the grassy derigging area when there are lots of other beach users about. Keep an eye out for vehicles and hoons on bikes before setting up for a landing. |
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This sites is accessed by either leaving the vehicle outside the Lifesavers Club, walking along the beach and up the cliff (PG) or, alternatively taking the private road from beyond the restaurant (PG & HG). |
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Take off : 39.5688 S; 174.064 E - Elevation : 45 m.
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Possible launch point for substantial southbound ridge-soar.
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Plenty of flat farmland along the ridge for top landings.
Bomb-out to the west of the stream, and walk up the stream over the bridge to the campground. Avoid the dangerous walking track along the cliffs, due falling rocks. |
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Take off : 36.7565 S; 174.767 E - Elevation : 24 m.
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Take off : 37.9484 S; 177.011 E - Elevation : 150 m.
Landing : 37.9487 S; 177.007E - Elevation : 1 m.
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Launch area is a little scruffy, steep, and restricted in size.
No overrun, due trees immediately below launch - requires enough wind to lift you off your feet and a firm run or you will be treed right on the edge of the cliff! Zero-wind launches are out of the question. Minimum wind 10km/hr approx, or at pilots' discretion. |
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Land on the reserve next to the Whakatane river right in front of launch - better options available toward the south of the reserve.
No top land available at carpark due severe turbulence, despite large grassy area. Top land at launch for smartass gurus only - put your name here if you can do it. ;) |
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You need two vehicles for this site, as it's a substantial walk back to the top, and top-landings at the carpark are too dangerous. |
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Absolutely NO DOGS. This is a KIWI ZONE.
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The LZ next to the marae can be turbulent.
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This site is below the Instrument Approach to NZWK RWY 27. Maintain 1000ft vertical and 1 NM horizontal separation from cloud. Maintain a good outlook for traffic when above 1000FT.
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None. All public walkway. |
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Take off : 41.0719 S; 175.7 E - Elevation : 253 m.
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Take off : 41.7608 S; 172.737 E - Elevation : 510 m.
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Take off : 43.8097 S; 172.82 E - Elevation : 716 m.
Landing : 43.7858 S; 172.793E - Elevation : 65 m.
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Take off : 37.7641 S; 176.468 E - Elevation : 71 m.
Landing : 37.7626 S; 176.472E - Elevation : 13 m.
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Unknown, unflown development site.
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NOT CHECKED. Walk it yourself first. |
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Park on Bledisloe Park Avenue roadside, next to the large water tank, but clear of the gate.
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Unflown development site. PG3 or SO to fill in please.
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Take off : 41.1712 S; 172.745 E - Elevation : 947 m.
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Take off : 36.6759 S; 174.748 E - Elevation : 20 m.
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Take off : 44.7694 S; 169.381 E - Elevation : 915 m.
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Take off : 44.721 S; 168.439 E - Elevation : 1066 m.
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Take off : 37.326 S; 174.677 E - Elevation : 30 m.
Landing : 37.3263 S; 174.676E - Elevation : 1 m.
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Landing zone is on the beach in front of takeoff and is large, especially at low tide. |
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Access through the farm property is restricted. Access to the site is via Karioitahi with an approximately 7km drive south along the beach. |
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Take off : 37.7531 S; 176.46 E - Elevation : 23 m.
Landing : 37.7544 S; 176.456E - Elevation : 1 m.
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Flat area right on the edge of the ridge.
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Top land - caution the rotor when the wind is straight in.
Cross-wind landing on the beach below and to the south. Limited or no beach area for landing to the north.
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You MUST telephone the owner before arriving. Barry 07 5332298. DO NOT turn up unannounced!
This is a nice ol' couples lovely back yard, so be cool. ;)
Park ON THE ROAD WELL CLEAR of any driveway entrance. You may drive a load of gear to the top of the driveway, unload it, and then PARK THE CAR ON THE ROAD!
The owners' house is at the top of the long driveway, on the left. His name is Barry.
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Lots of rotor on lifting your wing, and a sharp lift/rotor spike 50 meters to your right after launch.
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Nil, but caution the low-level VFR traffic between NZWK and NZTG.
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Telephone Barry beforehand, as above. This is an important Tauranga Club site, so misbehave here at your peril.
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Take off : 36.0798 S; 174.598 E - Elevation : 8 m.
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Take off : 44.5667 S; 169.33 E - Elevation : 904 m.
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Take off : 37.8714 S; 176.7 E - Elevation : 140 m.
Landing : 37.8709 S; 176.709E - Elevation : 1 m.
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Various takeoff options. Get a proper site briefing please. Caution the large step in the takeoff slope. Caution the large distance between launch and the main face. |
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Extensive sandy beach below. |
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Private property. Ask permission at the house with the red letterbox. Walk up the driveway - house is on your right.
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Take off : 43.78 S; 171.36 E - Elevation : 450 m.
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Take off : 44.0237 S; 169.801 E - Elevation : 761 m.
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Take off : 37.2598 S; 175.12 E - Elevation : 17 m.
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Take off : 41.6472 S; 171.85 E - Elevation : 544 m.
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Take off : 36.4711 S; 174.586 E - Elevation : 301 m.
Landing : 36.477 S; 174.582E - Elevation : 77 m.
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Landing requires careful consideration being in a valley with the wind usually coming from one end or the other. An aircraft type landing circuit approach is strongly recommended to determine the wind direction in the bottom of the valley (often different from the wind on launch).
Top landing on takeoff is possible although very tight for hang gliders and often quite thermic posing difficulty for paragliders. An alternative top landing is available to the north east of the transmitter tower requiring a minimum of 600ft above takeoff before making an approach.
Top landing at any point should only be attempted by those experienced in top landing. |
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Access to the site is 6km north of the Puhoi turn off on State Highway 1. Turn left into Moirs Hill Rd, adjacent to the rest area at the end of Windy Ridge. Follow this gravel road to the end and park beside the transmitter tower. Access from this point is by foot through the left hand gate, following the track to the end. |
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Particular care should be taken to ensure all gates are closed as the farmer has concerns as to his stock being released into the Department of Conservation reserve and ferral goats from the reserve getting into his property. The availability of the landing paddock should be checked around lambing and haymaking times. Hay paddocks are usually shut off from stock from Nov through to Jan. |
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Located in TMA C, flight ceiling immediately above launch is 3,500ft ASL, rising to 4,500ft as soon as you cross Woodcocks Rd, heading in a north or north easterly direction. Heading south across the valley takes you into North Shore airfield training space with a continued flight ceiling of 3,500ft. Every time this site is flown both North Shore airfield and Kaipara Flats airfield should be advised of your presence.
As Kaipara Flats airfield is located directly north of this site (usually immediately downwind) and this airfield is used as a parachute drop zone, there is a no flying restriction within a 3 nautical mile radius of the airfield. This restriction can be reduced on occasions if the airfield is not being used by obtaining their express consent to cut through the south eastern sector, no closer that 2 nautical miles from the airfield. |
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Take off : 38.6744 S; 174.627 E - Elevation : 202 m.
Landing : 38.6756 S; 174.618E - Elevation : 9 m.
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Large takeoff area available at the summit.
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Top land, other flat fields below, or substantial beach area available. Caution the power lines around the house and woolshed.
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Competent Low-4 4WD vehicle as well as competent driver is Mandatory! Difficult, steep, and slippery track! Fully insured members only!
Obtain permission as below, and then enter the property here http://g.co/maps/sthxe In this picture, the launch site is between the house and the trees.
Veer right, and then left past the woolshed, and follow this up past the water supply to the summit to your right. If you are careful, you can drive right to the summit.
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Ask the property owner for permission. His name is David Black. This is his driveway.
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Take off : 38.694 S; 174.617 E - Elevation : 42 m.
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Two-minute drive off the state highway. Easy takeoff from flat grassy area, and knee-high fence you can step over.
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Top land or beach below.
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Rangi street, Aria terrace. Follow 'Cemetery' signs.
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This is an easy-access, very small ridge with a large flat mown grassy reserve on top that will fill with spectators if an acro pilot beats the air to a pulp above it in a good strong wind. You know you want to. ;)
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No one. Public reserve. Locals very friendly!
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Take off : 38.9843 S; 174.296 E - Elevation : 15 m.
Landing : 38.9848 S; 174.295E - Elevation : 15 m.
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16-28m North-facing cliffs all along this area. Not a lot of north-facing terrain in the Naki.
Unflown and unvisited development site.
SO or PG3 to visit and comment.
This could be a risky site due to D322 and NZNP CTR/D. |
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Looks like all public road - someone to visit and amend this.
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Unflown and unvisited development site.
Any person in the area to visit and add comments.
SO or PG3 to fly and comment.
Do not enter the Methanex plant.
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Unknown and undocumented. SO or PG3 to fly and document. |
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Site is inside NZNP CTR/D. Pilots to contact NZNP Tower and advise ATIS version, QNH, position, intentions, request clearance to enter, before Flying.
Site is inside D322 Danger Area.
http://www.aip.net.nz/pdf/NZNP_35.1_35.2.pdf
Very close to the instrument let-down area for NZNP RWY 23. Maintain VFR clearance vertically and horizontally from cloud at all times.
NZNP ATIS 127.05
NZNP Tower 124.7 125.4
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The approach path for Tauranga airport passes just to the north of the mount below 1500ft so be aware of any aircraft approaching from the NW. |
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Take off : 43.0466 S; 171.622 E - Elevation : 710 m.
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Take off : 45.7621 S; 167.4 E - Elevation : 1295 m.
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Take off : 43.1562 S; 171.672 E - Elevation : 1656 m.
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Drive up the Mt Cheeseman ski field road to the locked gate, then walk a few hundred meters to the ski field base station. |
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Max altitude 9500 feet, right under the flight path for incoming flights to Christchurch International. |
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Take off : 41.1497 S; 175.141 E - Elevation : 391 m.
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Take off : 44.3638 S; 168.797 E - Elevation : 1945 m.
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Take off : 42.502 S; 172.417 E - Elevation : 1483 m.
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Take off : 43.498 S; 170.009 E - Elevation : 1183 m.
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Take off : 44.9584 S; 170.066 E - Elevation : 870 m.
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Take off : 44.2804 S; 168.986 E - Elevation : 573 m.
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Take off : 44.6202 S; 169.218 E - Elevation : 936 m.
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Take off : 41.73 S; 172.5 E - Elevation : 1459 m.
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2 hours from central Nelson.
Requires 4x4 vehicle.
Requires multiple permissions from landowners.
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Take off : 41.834 S; 172.808 E - Elevation : 807 m.
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Take off : 44.2389 S; 169.259 E - Elevation : 1187 m.
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Take off : 44.6891 S; 169.156 E - Elevation : 392 m.
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Take off : 43.7559 S; 170.007 E - Elevation : 2206 m.
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Take off : 36.8336 S; 174.427 E - Elevation : 79 m.
Landing : 36.8349 S; 174.427E - Elevation : 79 m.
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Please be careful. There is sacred Maori land that must be respected, and also some of the neighbours don't like people flying too close to their houses. When the wind is coming from a particular direction, things can also get very turbulent. I personally know of 2 broken backs at this site, and almost killed myself here twice too (by being an idiot). This site is deceptively calm-looking.
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Take off : 36.8371 S; 174.428 E - Elevation : 79 m.
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Take off : 36.8316 S; 174.426 E - Elevation : 56 m.
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Take off : 37.748 S; 176.472 E - Elevation : 20 m.
Landing : 37.7466 S; 176.471E - Elevation : 1 m.
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A little tight takeoff near trees. PG3 or SO to comment. |
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Lots of beach to land on. Limited top-land - experts to comment.
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You have to cross private property to get to this public beach. There is an honesty box for payment at the entrance.
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Take off : 44.4957 S; 168.639 E - Elevation : 956 m.
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Take off : 44.5191 S; 168.857 E - Elevation : 486 m.
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Take off : 36.8267 S; 174.812 E - Elevation : 46 m.
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Take off : 41.3727 S; 175.054 E - Elevation : 59 m.
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Take off : 44.7358 S; 168.199 E - Elevation : 1189 m.
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Take off : 37.9896 S; 177.166 E - Elevation : 100 m.
Landing : 37.9883 S; 177.162E - Elevation : 8 m.
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If you are using the walkway through the campground, you must visit the camp office before and let them know you are on site. They are glad to have the Paragliders there, as they are a good buzz for the campers but they would just like to know who is around. Permission will always be forthcoming.
Would experienced pilots please examine the alternate takeoff 200 meters to the east for NE winds. |
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Top-land (usual caution the Rotor), or extensive sandy beach areas below.
Expert Pilots may land in the campground if they deem conditions suitable, but great caution must be taken, particularly in high-season December to February, when the camp will be full. There is ample flat LZ between the camp and the dunes, and this is only a 2 minute walk to the base of the track.
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35 mins east of Whakatane. Park on the road outside the camp entrance, or walk up from the reserve down the road, or else walk up the road from Bryans' beach. |
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The entire top of this hill is a DOC reserve. The whole top area may be used as launch or landing. Usual care with closing gates please. There is no prohibition during the lambing season, but we'd like to suggest it would be easy for the site owners to create one if we made some problem.
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The takeoff in northerly winds is not appropriate. It's rotary and twitchy, and likely to put you into the trees.
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Nil, but caution the low-level VFR weekend microlight traffic out of Opotiki grass aerodrome 5NM to the ESE on frequency 119.1MHz
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Ohiwa Family Holiday Park, if walking through their grounds. No other permission required.
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Take off : 37.9612 S; 177.023 E - Elevation : 34 m.
Landing : 37.9621 S; 177.034E - Elevation : 138 m.
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This site is largely abandoned due to the actions of the hostile property manager.
There is also the matter of the large step in the front face causing all sorts of substantial rotor in the launch area.
If you can get airborne from the public lookout or some other way, then go for it, but otherwise enter onto this property at your peril. |
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Don't top land this site, unless you can get into the public lookout. Use the beach.
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Take off : 38.0226 S; 177.303 E - Elevation : 12 m.
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Unknown development site
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Unknown development site
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Take off : 43.2339 S; 172.217 E - Elevation : 530 m.
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Take off : 41.0056 S; 174.935 E - Elevation : 9 m.
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Take off : 38.3737 S; 176.264 E - Elevation : 904 m.
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Awesome high site, that just seems to draw thermals to it.
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Top land for experts, and lots and lots of other options. Bombout paddock by the brick house - caution the power lines over the road.
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You cannot independently visit this site. There are locked gates, per-person fees, and other special requirements. Please contact your local club.
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Airspace restrictions above.
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Auckland or Waikato Clubs.
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Extensive Rotorua/Taupo/etc. Waikite hot pools (with a liquor license) right around the corner.
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Take off : 38.3483 S; 176.286 E - Elevation : 365 m.
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Take off : 41.8231 S; 172.882 E - Elevation : 846 m.
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Take off : 35.661 S; 174.279 E - Elevation : 333 m.
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Take off : 41.3199 S; 173.598 E - Elevation : 76 m.
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Take off : 36.9335 S; 174.457 E - Elevation : 86 m.
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Cliff site on private site |
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Beach |
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Drive to Piha north carpark. Walk up Anawhata track to top |
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This is a private site and important you contact local pilots before going there. Very difficult to describe how to find the property and property owner must be called prior |
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Only takes S. SW will have rotor on the takeoff. |
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Contact through www.acromania.nl or www.cloudbase.org |
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Take off : 44.5857 S; 168.377 E - Elevation : 1855 m.
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Take off : 37.4022 S; 174.708 E - Elevation : 90 m.
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On arrival at Sunset Beach there is a grassed area to the left of the toilet block and, on the southern side of this grassed area a private driveway access and little bridge across a small creek. Pass beyond the small bridge and you will find the obscure beginnings of the track which runs up through toitoi bushes and along the ridge heading south from the beach.
Hang gliders have previously used a launch located a short way along this track. This small launch area is on the edge of the cliff and is unsuitable for paragliders. The second top takeoff point is further up the same track where it exits the bush onto a large rounded hilltop.
On strong days it is also possible to launch from the sand dunes immediately in front of the cliffs to the left of the carpark and beach entrance area. |
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At high tide the amount of beach available for landing can be restricted, requiring care and planning of landings. Take care to land on the beach outside of the flagged swimming area and summer crowds. |
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This site is located on the West Coast on the southern side of the Waikato River. Take the motorway south from Auckland to the Bombay Hills, follow the signposts to Tuakau, and from there the signposts to Port Waikato and Sunset Beach. |
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Take care when soaring in the bowl to the south of the top takeoff as switches in wind direction can result in one or other side of this bowl being in rotor. |
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This site is located just within the boundary of CTA/C with a height restriction of 2,500 feet. |
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Take off : 34.8607 S; 173.335 E - Elevation : 130 m.
Landing : 34.8606 S; 173.336E - Elevation : 130 m.
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Gorse weeds cover much of the mound and the fields below but there is a large grassy section on the south slope which can be accessed from the top. The top has tall grass and is gorse free.
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Top landing or possibly beach to the west where there is road access.
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Public Reserve. Drive Right to the base - 5 minute walk to the summit.
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I flew this site in 2009 after asking some local far north residents for advise on where to find cliffs or mounds facing the prevailing winds. I soared for just a few minutes in 10-15mph south/southwest winds before a rain squall moved in (video attached).
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Take off : 37.533 S; 175.224 E - Elevation : 107 m.
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Take off : 41.0305 S; 174.876 E - Elevation : 103 m.
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Please contact a member of the Wellington Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club BEFORE flying at this site! http://www.paraglidingearth.com/pgearth/index.php?club=1080 |
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Take off : 37.1949 S; 175.019 E - Elevation : 185 m.
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR LAMBING. Enter with permission, but animals not to be disturbed.
Access to the NW launch ( and a short walk around to the NE launch) can be gained by following the signs to Mt William walkway at the end of Puketutu Rd. |
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This site consists of a series of spurs, gullies and it is without easy bottom landing options. Recent plantings of olive trees have reduced the options even further. The surrounding hills are decorated with a variety of transmitter towers, aerials and suspended wires. |
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Puketutu is located on the Bombay Hills, south of Auckland. Take the southern motorway to Bombay, turn left at Bombay exit off the motorway, left, right and onto road signposted to Paparata. Take the second on the right then the first turning left into Main Road. Access to the site is on the right several hundred metres down Main Road through a farm gate. |
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This site is located in GAA G275 with a height restriction of 4,500ft ASL. The area just north of Puketutu is GAA G276 with a height restriction of 3,500ft ASL but able to be opened to 4,500ft ASL by notifying ATC. Refer to comments in the front of this guide under heading of airspace. |
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Take off : 38.1045 S; 176.736 E - Elevation : 754 m.
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Don't know. No pilots have been here.
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Lots.
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It's a two-hour walk at least, and you need a permit to be in here.
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Looks too hard.
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West wind , need quite a bit for soaring
rather small but not much too difficult |
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small, site rather designed for top landing |
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road from Queenstown to Wanaka, at the top of the zig zag, 100 m above lookout. go through the gate on your right. |
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contact local pilot |
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watch white caps on the lake give you good indication of wind coming. white caps: DON T FLY! too strong. |
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capitale of Adrenaline activities, you might really enjoy, but VERY touristic and crowded in peak seasons. |
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Take off : 37.8153 S; 174.834 E - Elevation : 62 m.
Landing : 37.8151 S; 174.834E - Elevation : 62 m.
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Easy takeoff from reserve adjacent carpark. |
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Large sandy beach below, or spacious top-landing area. |
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5 minutes from Raglan. |
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Take off : 41.8659 S; 172.858 E - Elevation : 1017 m.
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Take off : 44.4554 S; 168.7 E - Elevation : 1540 m.
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Take off : 37.8102 S; 176.565 E - Elevation : 10 m.
Landing : 37.8101 S; 176.566E - Elevation : 1 m.
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Selection of low-level sand dunes to play on. Varies 5-20 meters Alt.
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Anywhere on the beach or grassy reserve. |
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Public Land. |
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Good for when the higher sites are blown out. |
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Take off : 44.6728 S; 169.064 E - Elevation : 564 m.
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Take off : 35.251 S; 174.13 E - Elevation : 60 m.
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Take off : 43.5775 S; 172.777 E - Elevation : 70 m.
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Take the road to Taylors Mistake beach from Sumner, look for the track down to the left about 400 meters from the high point of the road. |
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Top land, land on the sloping field to the right of take-off or land behind Taylors Mistake beach. |
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This is a PG3 rated site for good reason, you must get a site briefing before flying here. |
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Take-off can be turbulent if wind is N. If E wind picks up pilot can get trapped at the N end. |
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Take off : 44.7403 S; 168.274 E - Elevation : 615 m.
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Take off : 43.7124 S; 170.075 E - Elevation : 1043 m.
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Take off : 43.7492 S; 170.105 E - Elevation : 723 m.
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Take off : 35.1822 S; 173.134 E - Elevation : 200 m.
Landing : 35.1768 S; 173.135E - Elevation : 1 m.
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Unflown development site
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Drive up gumfields road
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the take off is a 10 min walk after a 10 min gondola ride...
there is a east, west, and a south take off point. nice wide and open, well looked after. |
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the landing is on a school field or a rugby field both 5 mins walk from the middle of Queenstown. there are some trees but easy landing area. |
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Queenstown is at the bottom of the south Island, once there look up, you can't miss the gondola.
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really nice for quick flights (site-seeing),acro (lake at the bottom of the gondola)... |
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you can't fly over the southern part of the town.. |
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Takeoff is from a small grass area behind a low post and cable
fence. The Launch is a bit tricky as it's a table-top and you must pull up through the rotor. There is a road directly behind launch so you must check for cars before launching. |
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Land on the beach to the left of launch. Be considerate of beach goers.
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Head to Saint Helliers bay and park on the one way street about 100m up the road past launch.
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Difficult launch from small launch site with hazards like the street and trees to be aware of.
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Gusts activity is visible on the water so keep a good lookout. |
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Recommended for experienced pg2 or pg3 |
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Beautiful beach, cafe's, glover park, bars etc
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Take off : 45.0191 S; 168.65 E - Elevation : 782 m.
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Take off : 44.8871 S; 169.084 E - Elevation : 1478 m.
Landing : 44.8699 S; 169.025E - Elevation : 529 m.
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On the right side of the car park |
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On the left off the road |
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Take off : 36.5304 S; 174.555 E - Elevation : 135 m.
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Take off : 44.688 S; 168.262 E - Elevation : 1433 m.
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Take off : 41.0256 S; 172.861 E - Elevation : 885 m.
Landing : 41.0374 S; 172.836E - Elevation : 180 m.
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Approx 960m
Faces SW
Be aware of 2 sets power lines. One crossing from saddle to valley the other a single wire from antennas on summit. |
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On field in valley near corner of road.
Field doubles as airstrip and has top dressing shed at northern end.
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1H 15 from central Nelson at top of Takaka Hill. At end of top overtaking lane just before descent turn right with care onto gravel road. Continue approx 2 k to obvious airstrip on right. Park next to fence. Take Off is on west side of road. |
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Air space 5000feet (?) |
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Be aware of sea breeze coming over from eastern side and southerlies from over the back.
In summer the valley breeze can be strong.
Be aware of small planes crossing over and using saddle road as reference. |
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Site info available on T/O
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Tasman Club http://www.thgpc.org.nz/committee |
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Take off : 35.8703 S; 174.135 E - Elevation : 560 m.
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Take off : 44.4723 S; 168.785 E - Elevation : 736 m.
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Take off : 41.4315 S; 172.855 E - Elevation : 372 m.
Landing : 41.4289 S; 172.846E - Elevation : 191 m.
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On slope beside forestry road.
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Bomb out in front of T/O on airstrip.
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1H 20 from central Nelson towards township of Tapawera.
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On forestry road. Access maybe restricted during week if logging activities.
Cars must be registered with forest leaseholder and carry shovel and fire extinguisher.
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Sea breeze in summer.
Go to top and check wind direction.
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TBA
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Take off : 38.2109 S; 176.514 E - Elevation : 929 m.
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No one had flown this before.
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No bottom landing available.
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Probably from the Campground at the outlet.
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Wind can and will change really rapidly in here.
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Take off : 38.6918 S; 176.073 E - Elevation : 356 m.
Landing : 38.692 S; 176.073E - Elevation : 356 m.
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Downtown Urban site. Needs plenty of on-shore breeze to be flyable, which means experts only.
Assorted takeoffs scattered along the foreshore. Please don't screw up your groundhandling and end on the road in front of cars! |
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Lots of sandy lakefront.
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Take off : 43.586 S; 172.766 E - Elevation : 240 m.
Landing : 43.5856 S; 172.774E - Elevation : 15 m.
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2km from Evans Pass on the road to Godley Head.
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Taylors mistake beach, grass field behind car park.
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Through Sumner towards Lyttleton, turn left at Evans Pass, drive 2 kilometers. |
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Very nice looking and smooth wind site.
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Watch for white caps on the sea to check wind velocity.
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Dont fly over 3500 fts AMSL
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Take off : 37.4714 S; 175.625 E - Elevation : 3 m.
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Take off : 36.109 S; 173.882 E - Elevation : 18 m.
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Take off : 39.7018 S; 176.91 E - Elevation : 151 m.
Landing : 39.6948 S; 176.92E - Elevation : 68 m.
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Take off : 37.6286 S; 176.17 E - Elevation : 232 m.
Landing : 37.6309 S; 176.178E
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Assorted flat areaa for takeoff and top-land.
See flight regulations below BEFORE takeoff. |
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Top land, or easy landing on the large sandy beach near Marine Parade. Caution the substantial number of beach-goers during the high season in December to February, and one other fine weekends.
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Stiff 40 minute walk from the car park below. |
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This site is in the Tauranga CTR/D.
YOU MUST CALL THE CONTROL TOWER at the airport and ask to activate G271. Tower: 118.3 123.4 129.2
YOU MUST NOT CLIMB above 1500FT QNH or you will breach the Tauranga CTR/D airspace above. Calibrate your vario at beach level, or else get the QNH from the ATIS 126.6 |
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Take off : 44.6378 S; 168.908 E - Elevation : 701 m.
Landing : 44.6434 S; 168.932E - Elevation : 323 m.
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pub corner 500m before TC ski field. Possible to take off towards NE and SE. |
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At start of the road up to the ski field.
Please beware of very prickly bushes and high wire fences around the narrow landing strip.
Wind at landing can change its direction very abruptly. Observe well the windsock while still at altitude. |
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Wanaka, suivre Treble Cone ski field.
When the gate is open, you can go up by car.
Shuttle bus also available but places may be limited (5NZD as of 2011).
When parking the car at landing site, ALWAYS park it on the RIGHT side of the road (north side) at the fence. The other side is dedicated to landings. Do not park there! |
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Contact local pilots
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Strong W winds. |
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All open and uncontrolled airspace, all the freedom you may wish for XC.
Share the space and beware of speedgliders and acro gliders. |
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www.wanakaparagliding.co.nz
http://www.southernclub.co.nz/sites/treble-cone
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Wanaka and Queenstown |
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Take off : 38.9837 S; 174.313 E - Elevation : 1 m.
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Unknown and unflown Development Site.
20-30M cliffs NE-facing in this area.
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Unknown and unflown development site.
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Unknown and unflown development site.
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Site is inside NZNP CTR/D. Pilots to contact NZNP Tower and advise ATIS version, QNH, position, intentions, request clearance to enter, before Flying.
http://www.aip.net.nz/pdf/NZNP_35.1_35.2.pdf
Site is abeam D322 Danger Area.
Very close to the instrument let-down area for NZNP RWY 23. Maintain VFR clearance vertically and horizontally from cloud at all times.
NZNP ATIS 127.05
NZNP Tower 124.7 125.4 |
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Your SO or PG3. |
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Take off : 40.1252 S; 176.377 E - Elevation : 518 m.
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Take off : 38.9875 S; 174.395 E - Elevation : 26 m.
Landing : 38.9877 S; 174.396E - Elevation : 26 m.
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This is not a site. This is a reference to this whole sea-side area - NW to WNW facing 20-200M cliffs for many km to the North, MIGHT support some really epic soaring trips, possibly 50km the way up to Mokau or futher!
Unflown and unresearched. SO or PG3 or higher to fly and document.
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Not newbie territory.
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Could be anything!
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Just clear on NZNP CTR/D to the north. Remain well clear of cloud, and expect light aircraft to be hugging the coastline.
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Your SO or PG3.
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Lots of campgrounds and accommodation in this area.
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Take off : 43.5846 S; 172.761 E - Elevation : 200 m.
Landing : 43.5803 S; 172.757E - Elevation : 6 m.
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On the side of the road leading to Taylors Mistake take off. |
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Van Ash School |
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Permission required from Van Asch Deaf Education College to land in school grounds during school day.
Light thermal site. |
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Do not fly NW or NE 10km+ |
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Max 3500 ft AGL |
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Canterbury Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Mountain biking, walks, surfing, kite surfing, kayaking |
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Take off : 37.9916 S; 177.21 E - Elevation : 70 m.
Landing : 37.9908 S; 177.212E - Elevation : 1 m.
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Unknown, unflown development site.
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Extensive top-land area, and extensive beach-landing area.
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30 minutes east of Whakatane.
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Ask at the house for permission.
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Stay at the Ohiwa Family Holiday Park.
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Take off : 44.7211 S; 169.253 E - Elevation : 293 m.
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Take off : 44.6092 S; 169.283 E - Elevation : 247 m.
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Take off : 38.6837 S; 175.966 E - Elevation : 392 m.
Landing : 38.6855 S; 175.962E - Elevation : 361 m.
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Large grassy park area? To be explored.
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Take off : 39.2658 S; 175.563 E - Elevation : 1901 m.
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Take off : 36.6019 S; 174.808 E - Elevation : 20 m.
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Take off : 36.6094 S; 174.836 E - Elevation : 30 m.
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Take off : 44.7427 S; 171.008 E - Elevation : 292 m.
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Take off : 41.2168 S; 172.882 E - Elevation : 63 m.
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Take off : 42.9677 S; 171.776 E - Elevation : 1331 m.
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Take off : 45.1516 S; 168.779 E - Elevation : 1134 m.
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- Alans Hill
- Bird's Clearing
Height : 1053 m.
GR : 1.48
