6 Paragliding Flights in New Zealand Worth the Drive Up

1.Queenstown: Tandem Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 180 reviews · 1h 30m · from $208Our pick

Meet Skytrek at 45 Camp Street, ride to New Zealand’s highest commercial paragliding launch point, and fly tandem over the Wakatipu Valley. Your English-speaking pilot handles the flight, explains each step, and can add gentle tricks if conditions allow. Photos and video cost extra.

“The guide John was a total treasure. He made the experience marvelous. Ask for him if you do this activity. Over 30 years experience and he made it fun!”

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2.Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · from $222

Meet at SkyTrek on Camp Street, ride about 20 minutes to Coronet Peak, and launch with an experienced tandem pilot such as Burak, Jack, Andrea, or Sedat. No previous paragliding experience is needed. Expect about 90 minutes total, including transfers, with photos and videos available to buy.

“Very smooth and easy, crew is fantastic. Our kids loved it. Easy to book. Very peaceful and unique experience”

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3.Wanaka: Tandem Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · 1 hour · from $208

Meet Skytrek at the Treble Cone gate for a short shuttle to Pub Corner. After a clear safety briefing, you will glide 10 to 20 minutes above the Matukituki Valley, Twin Waterfalls, Lake Wanaka, and the Southern Alps. Choose a calm flight or ask your pilot for turns and tricks.

“We had an amazing flight with Petr and Sunae. Thanks so much guys!”

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4.Queenstown: Tandem Hang Gliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $208Top rated

Meet the Skytrek team at the Ziptrek Ecotours shop, then head toward a high launch site near Coronet Peak for a tandem hang-gliding flight. A certified English-speaking pilot handles the glider while you take in Queenstown’s mountains, forests, and lakes from above.

“Den var helt i top. jeg forventede at skille flyve over Queenstown, men blev glædeligt overrasket over at vi skulle køre ud til er negrt højere bjerg og derved fik en længere flyvetur. Jeg er vildt begejstret 😄😄”

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5.Tandem Hang Gliding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $222

Meet SkyTrek Tandems at 1/45 Camp Street, then ride 20 minutes to Coronet Peak for a tandem hang-gliding flight. Pilots including Ian, Pablo, Andy, and others handle the flying while you follow a short briefing and enjoy views over Queenstown, lakes, forests, and mountains.

“Pablo and Andy were great! We had such a fun time. One of the highlights of our trip to New Zealand. If you’re having any hesitation, DO IT!”

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6.Queenstown: Tandem Paraglide – Winter – Coronet Peak 5400ft

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · from $216

Meet Skytrek in central Queenstown, ride a shuttle and chairlift to Coronet Peak, then launch with an English-speaking pilot from 5,400 feet. Expect a 15 to 20 minute flight over the ski field, snow-capped mountain views, and a gentle valley landing. Pilot Tai has even let passengers help steer.

“amazing!!! It was a sight I'll never forget. The guide was super kind and fun, and always kept me entertained. I can feel at ease knowing that they're taking good care of my safety. It was really fun! Thanks a lot! It was a view I'll never forget. The guide was super kind and fun, and always kept me entertained. I can rest assured that you take good care of your safety. It was really fun Thanks a lot!”

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