Kuendu Beach - Paragliding sites in New Caledonia

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Kuendu Beach

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Last update : Jun 6th 2012

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Height : 98 m.
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GR : 5.25

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GPS coordinates :	take off : 22°15'39" (22.261)S; 166°23'52" (166.398)E - Elevation : 102 m. landing : 22°15'39" (22.261)S; 166°23'34" (166.393)E - Elevation : 4 m.
Take off :	On the Fort Umbo hill, 120m.
Landing :	A large grass field just down the take off.
Going there :	Get the main road to Nouville university and go on to the Kuendu beach resort. You can leave your car along the main road and walk on the small path to the top. It's a 10 mn walk under the bush.
Comments :	An alternative site when the trade winds fail and when the west winds come in.
Weather hazards :	A little bumpy in the middle of the sunny days due to thermals comming from the landing field.
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People to contact :	AVLNC Phone 687 41 79 38 Mob 81 58 46 or 78 90 79
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Website :	http://www.avlnc.nc
Tourism :	Kuendu beach resort, hotel and restaurant, boat rental. The 1881 restaurant in Nouville. The Fort Tereka point of view.