Hamilton's Gap

Site Information

Hamilton's Gap is located toward the top of the Manukau South Head.

Continue beyond Matakawau, headed for Manukau Heads light house and take the next road to the left, Hamilton road.

Launch locations are to both right and left of the gap, the better prospect being to the right immediately along from the toilet block.

This site will often work in light conditions when the wind is too light to fly at Karioitahi.

​Site Type

Coastal.

Landing

On the beach

Weather and Wind Direction

South West.

The club operates a weather station at Karioitahi near this site.

Mandatory Notices

See access conditions.

Site Radio Channel

Channel 20 - 476.900MHz

Restrictions

None.

Cautions

None.

Airspace

This site is located within CTA/C with height restriction of 1500 feet A.S.L.

Access Conditions

The farmer who owns the land on the left of the gap, is not keen on unauthorised access. I know, because I got major talking to one day...

Please contact the site monitor.

Site Monitor

Reuben Muir - 0274-727-013

Notes

None.

Site Achievements

None.