Matata
📍 Bay of Plenty , Whakatane District · Nearest city: Edgecumbe (17 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 140 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-37.87140, 176.70000Loading 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
Actual takeoff site is not particularly apparent even when you walk right across it, nor is the walkway particularly well defined. You will need a proper site briefing to visit here.
Pilot comments
Private property. Look for the red letterbox. Drive up the steep driveway and park well out of the way and ask permission - the house is on your right. His name is John. Show him your valid membership card and tell him that you are insured.
Nearby sites
Braemar Road (3) · Bobs Hill (7) · Rogers Road (8) · Putauaki (7) · Little Waihi (2) · Newdicks (6)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.