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Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding Instructional - 5400ft

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Try your hand at Tandem Paragliding from the highest launch point in Queenstown at Coronet Peak!

Try your hand at Tandem Paragliding from the highest launch point in Queenstown at Coronet Peak!

Highlights

  • Learn all about Paragliding and try your hand at steering the glider!*
  • Jump from the highest take-off point in Queenstown - more than twice the height of the Queenstown Gondola!
  • Soak up incredible scenic views of the summit from up above
  • Fly with the most experienced tandem paragliding and hang gliding Company at Coronet Peak, Queenstown
  • A once in a lifetime opportunity!

Take Paragliding to the next level as you experience a once in a lifetime opportunity of flying tandem and steering the glider!

Before take-off, you'll have the unique opportunity to ride the chair lifts at Coronet Peak to the top of the mountain.

Boasting the highest launch point in Queenstown, prepare to soak up absolutely incredible views of the summit after taking off from the snow at 5,400ft - that's twice the height of the Queenstown Gondola!

The highly qualified team leader at Tandem Paragliding has over 30 years of aviation experience and is a 4 times New Zealand Paragliding Champion meaning you can rest assured that you are in fully capable hands.

You'll learn all about Paragliding and how to operate the glider before taking off in Tandem with your instructor. Feel your adrenaline peak as you soak over stunning landscapes, and enjoy a moment taking it all in before having the chance to put your learnings into practice when you steer the glider yourself*!

The launch point is by far the highest of the flying sites in New Zealand, giving you 1100m height to play with as you try your hand at this epic, adrenaline pumped activity. Book today!

Per Person $279.00

What's included

  • Return Transport to and from Queenstown

Duration

  • Allow 2 to 2.5 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Meeting point / Departure - Ivan Clarke Gallery, 39 Camp Street, Queenstown (or arrange to meet us up at the ski field if you are up there for skiing /snowboarding).

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

  • Please note that there is a small charge of NZ$20 per spectators.

    Important - The minimum weight for a passenger on a paraglider is 20 kg, the maximum is 105kg. No refund will be given if exceeding the maximum passenger weight. The maximum and minimum weight is made up of bodyweight plus clothing and shoes on the day. Conditions apply and weight restrictions may vary throughout the year.

    *Please note you may steer the glider if conditions permit.

  • Please allow extra $35 for one ride up on the chair lift to access the snow take-off points. Photos and videos of your flight are a great memory and available to purchase after the flight. Speak to your pilot about this.

    Coronet Peak Tandems Ltd reserve the right to cancel or amend any trip or booking. If the trip has to be cancelled due to weather conditions, there are no cancellation fees. However, if you cancel your trip within 48hr of departure, there is a 20% cancellation fee applicable. Cancellations within an hour of departure require a 50% cancellation fee. No refund is given, if customer is not turning up on time for departure of the trip.

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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Jenine Stevenson from Australia wrote on 28 November 2022

Tandem Paraglide

Terrific experience, highly recommend. Pick up was on time and instruction and flight excellent. Nina my instructor was awesome and made the experience something I will always remember and the highlight of my NZ trip.

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Peggy from New Zealand wrote on 10 August 2021

Peggy

Very professional instructor who gave me a very pleasant and unforgettable experience. Highly recommended.

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From Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding Instructional - 5400ft

Fantastic, Peggy. I am pleased to hear you had an awesome, unforgettable experience. Thank you for recommending us. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay here in Queenstown. Regards, Gitti Tapper Coronet Peak Tandems

suee1 from New Zealand wrote on 17 July 2021

Awesome experience for the whole family

I have done paragliding from Queenstown many years ago, but wanted more of a challenge, this ticked all the boxes. The paragliding team are fabulous and a great bunch of guys. Would definitely recommend doing paragliding from Coronet Peak rather than in Queenstown above the gondola. The flight time is waaaaay longer, views are spectacular and the instructors were great. Thank you to Jack, who talked me through everything..many thanks. My partner and children really loved the experience and are very keen to do it again.

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From Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding Instructional - 5400ft

Many thanks for this great review, Sue! We're glad your family and you had a great time with us out there and got to enjoy the amazing views Queenstown has to offer :) Safe travels around, regards, Julia.-

Sasha and Lachlan Johnson from New Zealand wrote on 16 July 2021

Epic

This was a definite highlight of our trip! We had an awesome time and hope to do it again one day! Thanks Tony and Angus for an awesome time 😁😁😁

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From Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding Instructional - 5400ft

Thanks a lot for flying with us Sasha and Lachlan! It was our pleasure and we're glad you had a great time up in the air. Enjoy the rest of New Zealand, regards, Julia - Coronet Peak Tandems Ltd.-

Nicole from New Zealand wrote on 21 June 2021

Indescribably cool experience!

We had such an incredible time paragliding - our first booking had to be pushed back a couple days due to the wind, but it was so worth it. We had absolutely spectacular views and the flight itself was breathtaking. Highly, highly recommend!

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From Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding Instructional - 5400ft

Thanks for that amazing review Nicole! We're glad you enjoyed the flight so much, loved having you as customer. Safe travels around and maybe see you next time :) Regards, Julia - Coronet Peak Tandems Ltd.-

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