Waharoa Things to Do Tips by kiwi

and other forms of flying.

And you can do other activities at the aerodrome, not just gliding. There is skydiving, flying, microlights, and models. It's a very busy little airport, especially during the summer months.

Address: St Hwy 27, Waharoa.

Directions: Just north of Waharoa on Hwy 27, around 11kms north of Matamata.

GLIDING

Enjoy the exhiliration of flight without the noise and vibrations of an engine. A truly worthwhile experience, and you can easily take photos out the canopy of the lovely countryside below. It's really a maze of every shade of green you can imagine!

Trial flights cost from $75 - $175 NZD.
They fly Sat/Sun and Wednesdays, and public holidays.

Address: P.O. Box 100, Matamata.

Directions: Matamata Airfield located at Waharoa, just north of Matamata on State highway 27. This is about 160km southeast of Auckland. En route to Rotorua.

Other Contact: www.gliding.co.nz

Phone: 64 - 7 - 827 8841

Website: http://www.glidingmatamata.co.nz