Bethell's Beach
This site has now been relegated to the Site Cemetery
Site Information
Bethell's Beach is located on Auckland's West Coast between Piha and Muriwai Beaches. It's accessible by taking Bethell's road from Swanson on the Northern end of the Waitakere Ranges. Arriving at Bethell's Beach the actual site is to the north of the beach by climbing the first headland around to O'Neill Bay. Launch is either from the centre of the bay or top of the ridge.
For the same wind direction and conditions there are much more friendly sites available. The site is now not often flown.
​Site Type
Coastal
Landing
On the beach
Mandatory Notices
The land owner must be contacted prior to flying. See access conditions.
Site Radio Channel
Channel 20 - 476.900MHz
Restrictions
Hang Gliding
None
Paragliding
PG2 + 60 hours
Cautions
Hang Gliding
None
Paragliding
Be particularly aware of the possibility of turbulence from the headland located to the South. Take particular caution in the event of wind change as as any change and strengthening to the South results in no safe landing options remaining. For the same wind direction and conditions there are much more friendly sites available.
Airspace
This site is located in VFR Transit Lane T156 with a flight ceiling of 1500 feet A.S.L.
Access Conditions
The farmer who owns the property has concerns over our activities disturbing stock and has asked that we check with him before entering or flying. Check with the site monitor prior to flying.
Site Monitor
Alan Hills - ph 09 570 5759 Mob 027 398 2345
Notes
None.
Site Achievements
None.