Whangaparaoa - Te Haruhi Bay

Site Information

There are 4 sites located at the end of Whangaparaoa Peninsula  mostly in the Shakespeare Regional Park. These sites are accessed by taking State Highway 1 to just south of Orewa and turning right, headed East to the end of Whangaparaoa Peninsula following the signposts for Shakespeare Regional Park.

This site is on the ridge immediately behind Te Haruhi Bay and is best accessed by parking in Te Haruhi Bay and taking the Tiritiri track up the hill, and at the kissing gate turning right toward takeoff.   Alternatively, from the gate to the campground, walking a further 100m or so East along the track into the camping ground to stile across the fence below the hill on the left, and walking steeply uphill (no track).

Being a relatively small face only a limited number of gliders are able to soar at the same time, no more than 2 hang gliders.

​Site Type

Coastal.

Landing

Landing on the beach in front of the main public area at the mid and Western end of the bay is not permitted, recommended landing is on the Eastern end of the bay or in the middle paddock, often kite surfers are here, adjacent to where vehicles have been parked.

Nesting Birds – Park Management request

Between 1 September and 28 February each year a number of bird species, some of which are endangered, nest on the beach, adjacent dunes or foreshore banks. Some of these nesting sites may be delineated by a taped off area, but by no means all.

Before flying identify any immediately obvious sites and ensure staying clear of these by no low overflying or landing in immediate vicinity. Over this time period it is preferable to top land, slope land or land below high water mark if feasible.

In all instances endeavour to avoid low wingovers or long approaches over the beach above high water mark, as our wings are seen by nesting birds as a potential predator which can result in stress or nest abandonment.

Being located in a Council Regional Park no dogs or pets are permitted 

Weather and Wind Direction

South and South West

Mandatory Notices

None.

Site Radio Channel

Channel 20 - 476.900MHz.

Restrictions

Hang Gliding

HG Intermediate

Paragliding

PG2 + 30 hours

Cautions

1. As this site requires a reasonably strong wind to be soarable, the presence of Pohutukawa trees on the soaring slope and the landing areas present an increased risk of turbulence and require particular attention.

2. There is now a fence built right across take off.   Take off in front of fence is not recommended, since you experience turbulence right after take off from the trees in front.

3. Nesting Birds – Park Management request

Between 1 September and 28 February each year a number of bird species, some of which are endangered, nest on the beach, adjacent dunes or foreshore banks. Some of these nesting sites may be delineated by a taped off area, but by no means all.

Before flying identify any immediately obvious sites and ensure staying clear of these by no low overflying or landing in immediate vicinity. Over this time period it is preferable to top land, slope land or land below high water mark if feasible.

In all instances endeavour to avoid low wingovers or long approaches over the beach above high water mark, as our wings are seen by nesting birds as a potential predator which can result in stress or nest abandonment.

4. Being located in a Council Regional Park no dogs or pets are permitted 

Airspace

Flight ceiling is 2,500ft ASL.

Access Conditions

1. Cars need to be parked at the end of the section of roadway open to the public, and the balance of distance walked on foot.

2. Being a relatively small face only a limited number of gliders are able to soar at the same time, no more than 2 hang gliders.

Site Monitor

Stefan Sebregts - 027 225 2255 

Notes

None.

Site Achievements

None.