Castle Rock
📍 Canterbury , Christchurch City · Nearest city: Christchurch (8 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 12 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-43.59090, 172.69800Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.57 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
1km West of the Mt Cavendish Gondola.
Rules and notes
3500 feet maximum altitude unless air traffic control has been contacted.
Nearby sites
Cass Bay (2) · The Gondola (Christchurch) (10) · Britten Reserve (4) · Barnett Park (14) · Van Ash (8) · Taylors Mistake (12)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.