Fly freely over stunning Queenstown on a paraglider with a highly experienced instructor. This flight is from the highest summer launch point in Queenstown. Have a gently scenic flight or an adrenaline pumping joyride: the choice is yours.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Instructor
- English, German, Czech, Japanese
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Fly from the highest flying site in Queenstown
- Paraglide with the champion or a highly experienced pilot
- Enjoy free transportation from and back to Queenstown
Full description
There’s no better place to try paragliding than from Coronet peak, the highest of all the flying sites in Queenstown. This take-off gives thrill-seekers the opportunity to experience more spins and turns in the air, but a gentle flight is also possible from this spot.
This friendly and highly qualified team is led by Angus Tapper, a 4-time New Zealand Paragliding Champion and runner-up in the 2010 National Hang Gliding championships. He has over 30 years of aviation experience.
After a short drive up to the ski field, you’ll be teamed up with your highly experienced pilot. He’ll do a safety briefing with you followed by a short practice. Soon, you and your pilot will be flying away. Once up in the air, you’ll have amazing views of the whole Wakatipu area. There’s nothing better than seeing the spectacular Queenstown region from the air.
Once you’re done, a courtesy van will pick you up from the purpose-built landing site, which has a café that offers hot food and drinks.
Includes
- 12 to 15-minute paragliding flight
- Shuttle service from Queenstown
- Photos and videos (available for purchase)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- People with heart problems
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Jacket
- Comfortable clothes
- Hiking shoes
Know before you go
- As paragliding is a weather dependent activity, it is recommended to plan your flight for the beginning of your stay in Queenstown for a better chance of flying
- A reasonable level of fitness is required (must be able to do a short run on take off)
- Minimum passenger weight is 20kg, maximum passenger weight is 110kg, and minimum height is 80cm.
- It is important for all customers to declare any of the below medical conditions (please note this does not necessarily exclude a person from doing this activity): pregnancy, heart condition, recent sprains or muscular injuries, panic/anxiety attacks, high/low blood pressure, bone disorders, fragile skin, dislocations, diabetes, epilepsy, prosthetics, neurological disorders, disabilities, physical impairment, motion sickness
