The 6 Best New Zealand Paragliding Flights

1.Queenstown: Tandem Paragliding Experience

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

Meet Skytrek in central Queenstown, ride to Coronet Peak, and fly tandem from New Zealand’s highest commercial launch point. Your English-speaking pilot handles the flight, safety briefing, takeoff, and landing. Expect about 12 to 15 minutes in the air, with pilots such as Jayden, Tugi, Tai, and John adding calm advice or optional tricks.

“This was a last minute booking and we absolutely loved it. The van trip up there, the pilots and experience was 110% amazing. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone coming to Queenstown.”

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2.Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak

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

Fly tandem from Coronet Peak with SkyTrek Tandems, no experience needed. Your pilot handles the flight while you enjoy views of Lake Wakatipu, the valley, and surrounding mountains. The 90-minute outing includes town transfers, a safety briefing, helmet, harness, and a gentle valley landing. Photos and videos cost extra.

“Absolutely unforgettable paragliding experience! 🪂 My pilot Burak was incredibly kind, gentle, and reassuring from start to finish. He made me feel completely safe and comfortable, so I could just relax and enjoy the breathtaking views. It honRead more”

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3.Wanaka: Tandem Paragliding Experience

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

Meet Skytrek at the Treble Cone road landing field, then ride 10 minutes to Pub Corner for a tandem paragliding flight over the Matukituki Valley. Your certified pilot handles the flight while you choose a calm glide or sharper turns. Flights last 10 to 20 minutes, with pilots such as Petr and Sunae, depending on the day.

“Awesome experience, wish it lasted longer! The view is fantastic and the harness is actually quite comfortable once you're in the air. The pilots are very experienced and will keep you safe. Highly recommend!”

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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 Coronet Peak launch site for a tandem hang-gliding flight with a certified English-speaking pilot. You will see Queenstown’s mountains, forests, and lakes from above. The small group is limited to five, with optional photos and video available at extra cost.

“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

Fly tandem from Coronet Peak with SkyTrek Tandems, accompanied by a qualified pilot and ground crew. After a safety briefing, you launch over Queenstown’s forests, lakes, and mountains, then land on the valley floor about 3.7 km away. The 1.5-hour experience includes central pickup, equipment, and a maximum of five people.

“everything was memorable.. it was one heck of an experience!! i felt safe during the flite!! thanks to Ian!! would recommend it to everyone thinkin of doing it!!”

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

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

Meet the SkyTrek team in central Queenstown, ride a courtesy shuttle and chairlift to Coronet Peak, then launch at 5,400 feet with an English-speaking pilot. Expect a 15 to 20 minute tandem flight over the ski field and valley, with pilot Tai among the named pilots praised for his calm, friendly guidance.

“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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