Paragliding in New Zealand: The 6 Best Flights

1.Queenstown: Tandem Paragliding Experience

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

Meet Skytrek at 45 Camp Street, ride to Coronet Peak, and launch from New Zealand’s highest commercial take-off point. Your English-speaking pilot handles the flight while you enjoy Wakatipu Valley views. Pilots such as Jayden, Tugi, Tai, and John are praised for calm guidance. The flight usually lasts about 12 to 15 minutes, with photos and video available for an extra NZ$90.

“This was so amazing!! John was my pilot and he was fantastic. Loved that I could say whether I wanted to just relax or do tricks. Such an amazing experience. Highly recommended 🤩”

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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 and an experienced pilot such as Burak, Jack, Andrea, or Sedat. After a safety briefing, you’ll launch above the Wakatipu Valley, enjoy a peaceful glide with dramatic mountain views, and land gently on the valley floor. Transfers and all flight gear are included.

“A sensational adventure. Great experience, nice people, great videos and photos! I recommend it 100%!!!”

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3.Wanaka: Tandem Paragliding Experience

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

Fly tandem from Pub Corner above the Matukituki Valley with Skytrek’s certified pilots, including Petr and Sunae when available. After a clear safety briefing, you’ll glide for 10 to 20 minutes above Lake Wanaka, the Southern Alps, and the Twin Waterfalls. Choose a calm scenic ride or ask for turns and roller-coaster-style moves.

“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 Coronet Peak launch site for a tandem hang gliding flight. A certified English-speaking pilot handles the glider while you take in Queenstown’s mountains, forests, and lakes. The two-hour experience is limited to five people, with photos and videos available at an 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

Meet SkyTrek Tandems at 1/45 Camp Street, then ride 20 minutes to Coronet Peak for a tandem hang-gliding flight. Your pilot handles the flight while you follow a short launch briefing. You land on the valley floor 3.7 km away, then return to Queenstown. Andy, Pablo, and Ian are among the pilots named in guest feedback.

“Hang gliding is not scary, it's so serene. Skytrek Tandem hang gliding were extremely professional right from the start, responding promptly to emails so that we could plan our trip around the weather and other activities. Our guides made uRead more”

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

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

Meet Skytrek in central Queenstown, ride to Coronet Peak, then take a chairlift and short snowy walk to New Zealand’s highest commercial paragliding launch at 5,400 feet. With an English-speaking pilot, you’ll fly tandem for about 15 to 20 minutes before landing in the valley and returning by shuttle. Tai is one pilot 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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