Hi David, thanks for the vid. How "reliable" is the wind for suitable paragliding in the North Kaipara Dunes/Baylys Beach/Pouto Point/Ripiro Beach area? Or Northland in general for that matter. Emphasis on reliable bankable wind.
Hey, sorry I have only just seen your question. Northland in general offers some fantastic flying when conditions are good, as with anywhere in NZ it can be wild and windy place. The Pouto dunes take a hammering from the prevailing westerlies but it often gets a reliable window for flying. If it was more accessible I am sure it would be flown all the time. Cheers, Dave
Hey thanks for getting back to me! So where is the best place to fly in Northland? (Ie if you had to choose a place to live for flying, where would it be?) Also how is the Oampere? Anywhere around there to fly?
Hahah, it would be way to hard for me to say which spot is best. I think in NZ we are really lucky to have a coastline so primed for soaring. The Pouto dunes are really something special and they would have to be one of the most consistent Wagga spots we have. To get away from all the sand Mangawhai and Whangarei (Ocean beach) on the east coast have some very pleasant tropical flying. Bream head in Whangarei is a magical coast to fly, clear water, massive rock pinnacles, dolphins and crashing waves below. I live in the Bay of Plenty and the South Island so am lucky to sneak up there in the van when conditions are good. Still have a long list that keeps growing of places to fly!
Omapere has an excellent dune for soaring on the northern end of the Hokianga harbour. It requires a bit of a trek and paddle to get to but you have a very big mound of golden sand to play in! There is a ferry that goes across as well, would say the best bet is to go in early, walk to the harbour mouth, climb the dune, Wagga for as long as you can then catch the afternoon ferry back, from memory there is cellphone reception...
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Beautiful video.
In typical Kiwi fashion this looks a great spot to fly off and is practically unknown. Thanks for sharing :-)
Wish I was there....oh wait I was. Great times Dave....I want more. :-)
Hi David, thanks for the vid.
How "reliable" is the wind for suitable paragliding in the North Kaipara Dunes/Baylys Beach/Pouto Point/Ripiro Beach area? Or Northland in general for that matter. Emphasis on reliable bankable wind.
Hey, sorry I have only just seen your question. Northland in general offers some fantastic flying when conditions are good, as with anywhere in NZ it can be wild and windy place. The Pouto dunes take a hammering from the prevailing westerlies but it often gets a reliable window for flying. If it was more accessible I am sure it would be flown all the time. Cheers, Dave
Hey thanks for getting back to me!
So where is the best place to fly in Northland? (Ie if you had to choose a place to live for flying, where would it be?) Also how is the Oampere? Anywhere around there to fly?
Hahah, it would be way to hard for me to say which spot is best. I think in NZ we are really lucky to have a coastline so primed for soaring. The Pouto dunes are really something special and they would have to be one of the most consistent Wagga spots we have. To get away from all the sand Mangawhai and Whangarei (Ocean beach) on the east coast have some very pleasant tropical flying. Bream head in Whangarei is a magical coast to fly, clear water, massive rock pinnacles, dolphins and crashing waves below. I live in the Bay of Plenty and the South Island so am lucky to sneak up there in the van when conditions are good. Still have a long list that keeps growing of places to fly!
Omapere has an excellent dune for soaring on the northern end of the Hokianga harbour. It requires a bit of a trek and paddle to get to but you have a very big mound of golden sand to play in! There is a ferry that goes across as well, would say the best bet is to go in early, walk to the harbour mouth, climb the dune, Wagga for as long as you can then catch the afternoon ferry back, from memory there is cellphone reception...