Paragliding Karioitahi D Club Launch

mid-tide, as the terrain can be treacherous. Only 4WD vehicles should be used, and care should be taken to avoid getting stuck. **Airspace:** The site is within the outer area of CTA/C with a height restriction of 2,500 feet A.S.L, reducing to 1,500 feet approximately 8 km north of Karioitahi and over the township of Waiuku. **Access Conditions:** The site lessee is the operator of Castaway's Restaurant. The road from the restaurant to the top take-off past the holiday homes has restricted access. There is a 10 km/h speed limit when passing through the chalet area. For access, contact club members or the AHGPC Facebook group for the combination to the lock on the access road. **Site Monitor:** John Burton - 09 5283362 **Site Achievements:** - Hang glider pilot Anton Lawrence has flown from Karioitahi, crossing the Manukau entrance and landing at Whatipu. - Hang glider pilot Carl Dreissen has flown over the back of Karioitahi and landed in Pukekohe. - Paraglider pilots Peter Creighton and Jeff Ripley have flown over the back of Karioitahi and landed at Waiuku. For more information, you can watch a video of the site [here]( ).