HG only. The local foreshore committee does not permit PGs to take off or land on Winkipop launch. The vegetation here is sensitive to trampling. Hang gliders must set up on the west side of the road then carry across. Do not set up on launch as this will jeopardise the site! It is your responsibility to ensure the gate is closed after you. Please ask spectators to keep out of the fenced off area. It is not advisable to takeoff at Winkipop in a light wind. There is no beach ... ever!
Note: This launch is closed from one week before until one week after Easter Sunday while the Easter surfing competition is in progress.
There are minimal landing areas available along the entire coast run, and even less at high tide, so treat this run with extreme caution. Be aware that these popular beaches will always have people on them regardless of the weather conditions. It is recommended that all pilots fly with instruments and UHF radio on channel 16. Be warned, highly experienced inland XC pilots have come to grief on this run.
Weather station: Graph and near-instantaneous readings.