The Gondola (Christchurch)
📍 Canterbury , Christchurch City · Nearest city: Christchurch (9 km)
10 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 402 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-43.58870, 172.71800Loading 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 | 0.35 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
About 100m to the North East of the gondola restaurant. There is a grassy spot on the dirt road that is cleared.
Rules and notes
Do not fly above 3500ft.
Pilot comments
The site is becoming sensitive. Ensure that you have a NZHGPA license before you fly. The gondola operators will ask you for your membership number.
Nearby sites
Britten Reserve (4) · Barnett Park (14) · Castle Rock (17) · Cass Bay (2) · Van Ash (8) · Taylors Mistake (12)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.