Continent |
Oceania |
Country |
New Zealand |
Next Big City |
Taupo |
Next Town |
Waitetoko |
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shop, Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Beach
Type: |
Grass, Pebbles |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Trees, Other |
Beach Users: |
None |
Take the first driveway to the west of Waitetoko Rd, it looks like a private driveway but actually opens up to a large grass area perfect for self launching and landing. Self landing is made easy by dropping your kite into the wind shadow behind the houses.
Weather
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Normal |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Lake Taupo is cold in winter with strong S wind.
Wind
Best Months: |
October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW, NNW |
Main Direction: |
W |
W is the best sideshore wind with NW being ok but is almost onshore.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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No walk |
Extra information
Rules |
None |
Only a few local kiters.
Nightlife
Waitetoko has amazing nightlife.