Glover Park (G-spot)
📍 Auckland · Nearest city: Tamaki (5 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 11 m · 📍 View on map
🌊 Strong sea breeze — 9 km from coast · high convergence
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-36.84530, 174.86800Loading 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Demanding Cliff launch suitable for experienced pilots. Difficult top landing behind tree line in compression zone and through rotor
Rules and notes
Heli Vector lane either side.
Pilot comments
Fantastic soaring site very close to the city. Close to cafes and amazing views over the city. Sun sets behind city skyline.
Nearby sites
Cliff Rd-Glover park (14) · Musick Point (10) · North Head (10) · Kennedy Park (10) · Whangaparaoa - Tiri Channel (8) · Duders Peninsular (9)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.