Cliff Rd-Glover park
📍 Auckland · Nearest city: Tamaki (5 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 38 m · 📍 View on map
🌊 Strong sea breeze — 9 km from coast · high convergence
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-36.84590, 174.86900Loading 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
Takeoff is from a small grass area behind a low post and cable fence. The Launch is a bit tricky as it's a table-top and you must pull up through the rotor. There is a road directly behind launch so you must check for cars before launching.
Rules and notes
Recommended for experienced pg2 or pg3
Pilot comments
Difficult launch from small launch site with hazards like the street and trees to be aware of.
Nearby sites
Glover Park (G-spot) (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.