Paragliding Muriwai Beach

Maukatia (Maori Bay) is located just to the south of Muriwai beach, on the southern side of Otakamiro Point.  Access to the car park and take-off via Waitea Road. Take-off is on the grassy slope in front of the car park.  Maori Bay take-off height is 80 - 100ft. Note there are three separate flying sites in this area: the North West Face, Maori Bay, and a private take-off to the south.  This information is for Maori Bay / Maukatia. Over-flying of the gannet colony on the tip of Otakamiro Point is prohibited and care should be taken to not to disturb the gannets, particularly during the months of August, September, and October. Please also take note of the comments regarding Petrels under Cautions and Access below before flying this site.  The club currently has a good relationship with the rangers and this is an important flying site for us. Take-off and landing on the right hand shoulder of the bowl on the southern side of Otakamiro Point i.e to the right of the Maori Bay car park is prohibited as this is a tapu area. ​Site Type Coastal. Landing Landing on take off, or on the beach below Avoid landing on the road or car park, it is likely to incur the Ranger's displeasure, apart from the possibility of danger to pilot and public. Landing on the beach to the North is prohibited in peak season, December through to February. https://www.cloudbase.org.nz/site-guide/flying-site-muriwai-maori-bay