Mt Cheeseman
📍 Canterbury , Ashburton District · Nearest city: Methven (53 km)
22 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1656 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-43.15620, 171.67200Loading 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 | 0.62 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Drive up the Mt Cheeseman ski field road to the locked gate, then walk a few hundred meters to the ski field base station.
Rules and notes
Max altitude 9500 feet, right under the flight path for incoming flights to Christchurch International.
Nearby sites
Hamilton Peak (2) · Craigieburn 1525 (2) · Mt Bruce (0) · Woolshed Hill (2) · Avalanche Peak (3) · Mt Hutt (2)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.