Researching XC and Vol Biv Paragliding Opportunities in New Zealand
Disclaimer: The source of this information is what I've gathered from the internet. Prepping for a planned Vol Trip in January 2016 with Rob Reynolds.
The Goal:
Find the locations with the best cross country and vol biv potential in February 2014. Carry the minimum gear and supplies req'd for a few days in the alpine. Looking for routes where I can land high to minimize hiking given that I'll be carrying close to 20kg. I'll try to utilize the mountain huts where possible and tramping paths. I don't know what's possible, but flying/hiking 30-80km daily from hut to hut would be ideal, but hopefully not unrealistic.
HP & PG Clubs
South Island Paragliding Clubs
Rules and Regulations- Northern - Tasman HG & PG Club
- Central - Canterbury HG & PG Club
- South - Southern Club
- General Hut Information (No Maps)
- Hut & Camping Maps (Topo/Terrain/Sat)
- Topo Maps NZ
- Topo Maps+ for IOS
- Rees Dart Track (pdf)
- Cascade Saddle Track (pdf)
- Routeburn Track
- Wanaka Outdoor Pursuits (pdf)
On-line XC Results - Leonardo and XContest
XC Overview
On the South Island it appears that 3 areas have the most frequent XC.
- Nelson in the North
- Canterbury more Central
- Otago in the South (Wanaka),
Otago
From Thermal.kk7.ch Otago region appears to have the most flights west of Lake Wanaka
Nelson Canterbury
Weather
Earth Wind Map
Weather Stations
