Glover Park (G-spot)
📍 Auckland · Nearest city: Tamaki (5 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 11 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-36.84530, 174.86800Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:41 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~654 m, wind 11 km/h, precipitation 0.8 mm.
base ~654m · wind 11 km/h · precip 0.8mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1055 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~1055m · wind 20 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1049 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1049m · wind 12 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Demanding Cliff launch suitable for experienced pilots. Difficult top landing behind tree line in compression zone and through rotor
Rules and notes
Heli Vector lane either side.
Pilot comments
Fantastic soaring site very close to the city. Close to cafes and amazing views over the city. Sun sets behind city skyline.
Nearby sites
Cliff Rd-Glover park (14) · Musick Point (10) · North Head (10) · Kennedy Park (10) · Whangaparaoa - Tiri Channel (8) · Duders Peninsular (9)