Barnicoat
📍 Tasman , Tasman District · Nearest city: Richmond (6 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 543 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-41.34190, 173.25300Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Pacific/Auckland)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 07:05
Solar noon: 12:25
Golden hour: 16:45 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 17:45
Day: 10.7 h daylight hours
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 | 0.35 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Very sensitive site due to proximity of airport. The control tower MUST be contacted by phone (035470799 ext 9)before take off. Obtain briefing from loclal club ( http://www.thgpc.org.nz/ ) or from local pilot.
Nearby sites
Inwoods Lookout (15) · Blowhard I (26) · Scarborough Cliffs (11) · Taylors Mistake (12) · Barnett Park (14) · The Gondola (Christchurch) (10)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.