Mt Bruce

Basic Details

Topomap

Takeoff GPS -43.049090, 171.620520

Takeoff Altitude: 1400 - 1600m

Landing GPS -42.987798260718925, 171.74983993388668

Landing Zone altitude: 640m

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The Hike

• Track Start GPS: -43.035843, 171.644790

• Duration: 1 - 2hrs

• Difficulty: Moderate

• DoC track

Notes:

Can takeoff Mt Bruce slopes once above the bush line – check sufficient glide angle to clear lower forest if not heading towards ridgeline.

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Can fly from most places on tussock slopes of Mt Bruce. Nice walk up thru Beech forest, then tussock slopes.

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The Takeoff

Terrain: 

Tussock, moderate gradients, shallower towards top of slopes. Summit launch on scree.

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Launch direction:  NW - NE

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LZ visible from TO? Yes

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Hazards: Wind, Waimak valley landing.

The Flight

• Min. G.R. to LZ required: 1:6

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Primary LZ

• GPS location

• Terrain: Farm – Waimakariri Valley.

• Wind direction indicators: Trees, grass

• Hazards: Avoid livestock, powerlines, fences

• Hike out: N/A – landing by road.

Low wind only. Any synoptic wind from either coast will funnel through the Waimakariri / Bealey valleys, valley breeze can set up on thermic days.

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Photos here : https://hikingscenery.com/mt-bruce-circuit-craigieburn-forest-park/