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Originally Posted by NorthernLight
Hi Brent,
I am living in Bucklands Beach near Howick. I am having no clue where that place with the Radio tower could be but from the map I reckon it isnīt more than one or two hours drive. Lets go there when the clouds eventually move away. How can I contact you?
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Transmitter Tower is up in the Waitakere Ranges, West Auckland on the scenic drive. Google Earth plot is 36.55.44 Sth 174.34.05 West. It's a public viewing spot on a corner on the side of the road. Maybe park about 8 cars there. Very little traffic. About 1.5 hours across Auckland for you I guess, probably less.
Have you thought about going out along Music Point which is down the road from you. Not sure if they allow night access but you can get away from the local street lights and probably have a protected eastern view away from the city lights. Even if you can only get up to the caretakers house before the golf course entrance where I think the put a barrier across at night at least you will be elevated and should be able to find some wind/light protection.
Another option for you is out along the Whitford Road towards Beachlands/ Maraetai. Just get out into the countryside a bit. Omana Beach carpark, Duders Beach toward Clevedon. All close to you ( 20 mins ) on good road. You could almost have horizon skies to the east and north.
Just have to wait for some clear skies. Keep in touch.