Paragliding Maioro Club Site

Waiuku, New Zealand, is home to a popular paragliding site, particularly favored by beginners due to its easy conditions and accessible terrain.  The site features a 40-meter gentle cliff, making it ideal for training and regular soaring flights.  Cross-country (XC) flying is possible here, but if a school or training session is in progress, you must seek permission before flying.  The Auckland Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club manages this site. For more detailed information, visit their site guide: [Auckland Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club](https://www.cloudbase.org.nz/site-guide/flying-site-maioro).  The take-off area is spacious, and the landing zone is conveniently located on the beach in front of the take-off point. The best wind directions for flying are from the northwest to southwest/south-southwest. Note that the wind speed at launch is typically about 5 km/hr higher than what the weather station indicates due to its inland location.  For communication, the site radio channel is Channel 20 at 476.900MHz. If schools are operating, they usually use Channels 10 and 26.  There are specific restrictions and cautions to be aware of: - Hang Gliding: Novice level - Paragliding: PG2 level When driving to the site, use caution, especially on the beach. Only 4-wheel drive vehicles should be used, and it's best to drive during low tide or well above the high tide mark to avoid getting stuck.  The site is heavily used for paragliding training. Beginners under instruction will have red or orange streamers attached to their harnesses. Please be courteous and avoid flying directly in front of the launch area to give space to schools and their students. The airspace has 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 to the site is sensitive.  The site owner prefers minimal public disturbance and has occasionally withdrawn consent for use. Therefore, access should be obtained via the beach rather than through the owner's property. For any issues or further information, contact the site monitor, Reuben Muir, at 0274-727-013.