Karekare
Site Information
Located just South of Piha on the West Coast and off the Piha road.
The hang glider take-off is on the cliffs between Piha and Karekare and the paraglider take off is at the Southern end of Karekare Beach.
South Karekare
Walk to southern end of the beach to the first bluff, then head upstream approx 50 m, scramble up through trees and bushes until you reach a level area at about 100 ASL.
​Site Type
Coastal.
Landing
On the beach.
Weather and Wind Direction
North West, West, South West
The club operations a weather station at Muriwai
Mandatory Notices
None.
Site Radio Channel
Channel 20 - 476.900MHz.
Restrictions
Hang Gliding
HG Intermediate + Cliff Launch
Paragliding
PG2 + 60 hours
Cautions
The Karekare launch should not be used if the wind is strong and coming from further north than NW.
There has been a near-fatality from rotor caused by the point at the north end of the beach.
The hang glider take-off is not suitable for paragliders because of rotor close to the edge.
Airspace
Located in CTA/C with flight ceiling of 2,500 foot A.S.L.
Access Conditions
None.
Site Monitor
None
Notes
None.
Site Achievements
None.