Hamilton's Gap
Site Information
Hamilton's Gap is located toward the top of the Manukau South Head.
Continue beyond Matakawau, headed for Manukau Heads light house and take the next road to the left, Hamilton road.
Launch locations are to both right and left of the gap, the better prospect being to the right immediately along from the toilet block.
This site will often work in light conditions when the wind is too light to fly at Karioitahi.
​Site Type
Coastal.
Landing
On the beach
Weather and Wind Direction
South West.
The club operates a weather station at Karioitahi near this site.
Mandatory Notices
See access conditions.
Site Radio Channel
Channel 20 - 476.900MHz
Restrictions
None.
Cautions
None.
Airspace
This site is located within CTA/C with height restriction of 1500 feet A.S.L.
Access Conditions
The farmer who owns the land on the left of the gap, is not keen on unauthorised access. I know, because I got major talking to one day...
Please contact the site monitor.
Site Monitor
Reuben Muir - 0274-727-013
Notes
None.
Site Achievements
None.