Parapente Mangawhai Heads

Mangawhai Heads, Northland - New Zealand This site is regularly used for coastal soaring and offers easy to medium difficulty levels. The takeoff can be done from below, medium, or top positions. It's crucial to avoid damaging the dunes during takeoff and landing. Region: Northland, New Zealand Site Record: 6.9 km For more details, visit: [Mangawhai Heads Paragliding Site](https://parawait.org/sites/mangawhai-heads/) Schools and Guides: Ferg's Paragliding [www.fergsparagliding.com](http://www.fergsparagliding.com) Phone: 021 995 682 Club: Northland Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club [Northland Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/NorthlandHangGlidingandParaglidingClub/) Additional Information: [Cloudbase NZ - Mangawhai Heads](https://www.cloudbase.org.nz/site-guide/flying-site-mangawhai-heads) Directions: Take State Highway 1 via Wellsford and Te Hana. The turn-off is 2 kilometers north of Te Hana. Follow the signposts for Mangawhai Heads, which is 26 kilometers away. From the Mangawhai Heads car park, the track to the launch site starts from the white concrete tank above the public toilets. The launch site is 160 meters northwards on a rounded crown, 160 feet above the beach. Site Type: Coastal Landing: On the beach. Note that landing on the public area of the beach 300 meters in front of the Surf Lifesaving Club is prohibited when the public is present. The area south of the river mouth, including the dunes, is a protected Bird Sanctuary and is off-limits except during the off-season. Access may be obtained with express permission from the Department of Conservation. Unauthorized vehicles and equipment may be confiscated. Weather and Wind Direction: North East, East Mandatory Notices: No access is permitted through Bream Tail farm. The farmer is hostile to pilots using his property. Site Radio Channel: Channel 20 - 476.900MHz Restrictions: Hang Gliding: HG Intermediate Paragliding: PG2 Cautions: If the wind is off to the south, double-check the direction as it may appear to flow directly up the face but is actually very cross, flowing around the corner of the ridge to the south. Use a wind sock on the beach to confirm. Airspace: Flight ceiling is 6,500 feet A.S.L. Access Conditions: No access through Bream Tail farm. The farmer is hostile to pilots using his property. Be cautious with flammables; no cigarettes should be taken onto the site due to high fire risk in summer. A large fire in 1982 started in the lower dunes area and swept through the entire area. Site Monitor: Mike Ferguson Phone: 021-995-682