Hang gliding take-off zone

Hang gliding take-off zone is a scenic viewpoint in Nelson, Nelson Bays. Hang gliding take-off zone is situated near the peak Barnicoat, as well as near the suburb Stoke.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Saxton Oval and Isel House.

Saxton Oval

Pitch

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Saxton Oval, also known as Saxton Field, is a cricket ground in Saxton, Stoke, Nelson Region, New Zealand. Saxton Oval was one of the venues for the 2015 Cricket World Cup. It hosted three matches during the tournament. Saxton Oval is situated 3½ km west of Hang gliding take-off zone.

Isel House

Historic building

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Isel House is a historic building, which is situated 3½ km north of Hang gliding take-off zone.

Isel House and Park

Park

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Isel House and Park is situated 3½ km north of Hang gliding take-off zone.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stoke and Maitlands.

Stoke

Suburb

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Stoke is a suburb of Nelson in New Zealand, located between Richmond and Tāhunanui. Stoke was named by William Songer, the personal servant of Arthur Wakefield, after his birthplace Stoke-by-Nayland in Suffolk. Stoke is situated 4 km northwest of Hang gliding take-off zone.

Maitlands

Quarter

Maitlands is one of the suburbs of Nelson, New Zealand. It lies to the east of Stoke, immediately to the west of Enner Glynn. Maitlands is situated 4 km north of Hang gliding take-off zone.

Enner Glynn

Suburb

Enner Glynn is a suburb of Nelson, New Zealand. It lies to the south of Nelson city centre and east of Stoke, inland from Wakatu. Enner Glynn is situated 4 km north of Hang gliding take-off zone.

Hang gliding take-off zone

Type: Scenic viewpoint
Category: tourism
Location: Nelson, Nelson Bays, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude

-41.34355° or 41° 20′ 37″ south

Longitude

173.25384° or 173° 15′ 14″ east

Open location code

4VCMM743+HG

OpenStreetMap ID

node 3315780780

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=viewpoint

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Barnicoat and 3.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Marsden Valley Café and Sprig + Fern Marsden.

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