Take-off from the top of the Skyline Gondola and enjoy the ultimate flight with spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu, the mountains, forests and Queenstown itself. Fuelled by nature.

Take-off from the top of the Skyline Gondola and enjoy the ultimate flight with spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu, the mountains, forests and Queenstown itself. Fuelled by nature.

Highlights

  • Fly with our Professional, Experienced Pilots
  • Enjoy stunning views of Queenstown from up above
  • Flight is tailored to your preference - scenic or adrenaline pumped
  • No prior experience needed

Fly with the largest and most experienced paragliding company in New Zealand…. We’ve been tandem paragliding over Queenstown since 1991!

With a launch site located 2,500 feet above Queenstown at the Skyline Gondola complex, you’ll be in for a treat as you soar above the breathtaking scenery and get an up-close look at the 360° views.

Your choice of a gentle glide or for extra adventure add in a few more tricks.

Photo and video options available on all trips.

We recommend that our guests allow 60 Minutes for the entire experience, including check-in.

Our passion is paragliding and we want to enable you to experience the adventure capital of the world in an amazing new way.

Adult $335.00

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • Launch Site: Skyline Gondola complex (only a 5-minute walk from central Queenstown)

Restrictions

  • Suitable for people of all ages (moderate level of fitness and agility required).

    Minimum 20kg, maximum 100kg. Weight restrictions can be dependent on client fitness and weather conditions.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

    Minimum 20kg, maximum 100kg. Weight restrictions can be dependent on client fitness and weather conditions.


    FITNESS

    There is a short walk uphill to the take-off site. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Note that You will be required to disclose any medical conditions, however this doesnt necessarily stop you from flying. Please contact us if you have any questions.


    CLOTHING AND SHOES

    Dress for the conditions and bring a warm jacket. Sturdy shoes are required.


    SKYLINE GONDOLA

    Your gondola pass is not included. Passes can be purchased directly from the Skyline terminal building on the day of your flight. A additional pass is issued if you want to come back up the gondola after your flight.


    WEATHER CHECK

    Please arrive at the Skyline Gondola at least 30 minutes before your scheduled flight time. Before heading up the Gondola, please do a final check of our flying status. (Link in confirmation email). If

    you are booked for 09:30, please take the gondola as soon as it opens

Available Bookings from2 Apr to 15 Apr 2026

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ritan from Spain wrote on 01 April 2026

Highlight of my trip

Janek, my tandem ride, was super cool & the whole experience was one of the super highlights of my trip.

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pearlnz from New Zealand wrote on 18 March 2026

First time paragliding experience

Great view and best experience ever. Coach Tom is a professional who makes sure everything is ok. Smooth take off and landing also.

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Ngaire Garraway from New Zealand wrote on 25 February 2026

Fab experience

Just loved every minute. Ready to do it again. Great team to work with.

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Emma from New Zealand wrote on 19 February 2026

Awesome experience

Had an amazing time. I did it by myself and was a bit scared and nervous but it was really fun and my instructor Ben was amazing.

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Incredible!

Amazing experience, do it!! The staff are so wonderful, I felt so safe and relaxed with my instructor. Highly recommend

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