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5400 ft Tandem Paragliding Ex Queenstown - Skytrek

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Discover one of the most scenic places in the world by an incredible paragliding or hang gliding adventure - an unmissable experience!

Discover one of the most scenic places in the world by an incredible paragliding or hang gliding adventure - an unmissable experience!

Highlights

  • Paraglide over the spectacular scenery of the Queenstown region
  • Take off from New Zealand’s highest commercial launch site on Coronet Peak
  • Full safety briefing and instructions from your expert instructor
  • Skytrek Queenstown was established in 1992 and has flown over 70,000 customers – a company you can trust!
  • A must-do activity if you are visiting Queenstown!

Soar above the clouds and feel at one with nature on an incredible paragliding flight over some of the most spectacular locations in the Queenstown region.

Skytrek Queenstown was established in 1992 and has flown over 70,000 customers - a company you can trust!

After receiving a safety briefing and instructions from your expert instructor, you'll head up to New Zealand’s highest commercial launch site on the top of Coronet Peak, ready for take-off!

Experience pure bliss mixed with adrenaline as you soak up some of the most amazing views on offer in Queenstown while you soar from Coronet Peak overlooking the expansive and ever-changing scenery, be it snow-capped mountains or yellow autumn fringed hills!

After approximately 10 - 20 minutes you'll descend to the landing zone safely, where you can revel in the fantastic memories that you've just created!

Per Person $299.00

What's included

  • 5400 ft Paragliding experience
  • Courtesy transport from Queenstown

Duration

  • 10-20 minute flight time

Location

  • Skytrek Desk, 45 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • ** IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE **Due to the high demand for this activity and the dependence on weather conditions, your selected time may vary slightly and will be confirmed by the operator shortly after your booking is made.

    Waiver: You will be required to complete a waiver and medical condition disclosure form.

    Age and Weight limitations: Maximum limit of 120kg for Paragliding, 100kg for Hang gliding. Skytrek has flown passengers aged 4 to 90.

    Passengers aged 16 or under require parents' or guardians' permission.

  • Flight time 10-20 minutes. Allow one and a half hours for either the tandem Paragliding or Hang Gliding Flight.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Chung-Ru from Taiwan wrote on 31 January 2020

很棒和愉悅的滑翔傘經驗!

教練非常熟練和熱情,從卓裝到起飛都可以感受到教練們的謹慎和專業,起飛前教練會跟你確認每個安全鎖是否有正確扣緊,飛行時也會熱情跟你介紹相關的景點和地點,如果你比較勇敢或大膽,教練也會帶你玩比較刺激的,像是轉圈圈或操作滑翔傘給你! PS:如果轉太多圈圈的話,會想吐喔!

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Thanks Chung-Ru, we are glad you had a fun experience paragliding with us. Enjoy the rest of your travels! Skytrek Team

Bridg Tran from Australia wrote on 22 February 2023

Great experience!

Pilots are great, Pat was super knowledgeable and calm helping me through my experience when I experienced some nausea. Still such a fun day. Highly recommend

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Ross Siljeur from New Zealand wrote on 20 February 2023

Fantastic

Happy, energised, grateful👏👏👏 First words that come to mind after my awesome paragliding experience. My pilot Pat made me feel confident and positive all the way. Brilliant👍👏💪🕺🏻

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Irene Christianaa from Australia wrote on 07 November 2022

Amazing experience

Loveeeeeed my paragliding experience! It was fun and exhilarating. Shoutout to my pilot Pete!

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Vicki Sowry from New Zealand wrote on 27 March 2022

Fan-freaking-tastic

Was a blast on a perfect day

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