Scarborough Cliffs
📍 Canterbury , Christchurch City · Nearest city: Christchurch (13 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 70 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-43.57750, 172.77700Loading real-time wind…
📡 Live wind (Holfuy station)
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Real-time data from crowd-source station on site · refreshes every 5 min · fuente: holfuy.com
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 | 0.38 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
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.
Rules and notes
Maximum altitude 3500 feet.
Pilot comments
This is a PG3 rated site for good reason, you must get a site briefing before flying here.
Nearby sites
Taylors Mistake (12) · Van Ash (8) · Barnett Park (14) · Britten Reserve (4) · The Gondola (Christchurch) (10) · Castle Rock (17)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.