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Winter Tandem Paragliding Flight
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Highlights
- Paraglide off the highest commercial take-off point in Queenstown
- Spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and sparkling blue lakes
- Opportunity to fly the paraglider yourself
Soar through the skies on a tandem paraglider and discover Queenstown from an entirely new perspective. Soak in spectacular panoramic views of snow-capped mountains and pristine lakes in your comfortable front row seat as your experienced pilot takes the controls behind you.
What's Included?
- Tandem hang gliding flight
- Transportation to the flying site and back
What better place to tick paragliding off your bucket list than the postcard-perfect Queenstown in winter? After meeting the provider at the designated pick up point, you will be transported to Coronet Peak where your pilot will take you through a detailed safety briefing and prepare you for the flight ahead. For an extra NZ$30, you will get access to the summit snow take-off via chair lift to launch off from 5,400ft! Experience an adrenaline rush like no other as you are rewarded with spectacular aerial views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and beyond. Thrill seekers and adventure lovers will have the opportunity to steer the glider for themselves before safely floating back down to earth.
Please note: An additional $30 is required for access to the summit snow take-off. This is payable on the day to the supplier directly.
Session Length
- Allow two hours for this experience
- Actual flight time is 15-20 minutes
- Operates daily from June to September, weather permitting
- Departure times vary throughout the year
Restrictions
Weight restrictions apply. The minimum weight for a passenger on a paraglider is 20 kg, the maximum is 110kg. Height restrictions apply. The minimum height for a passenger is 80cm. It is important for all customers to declare any of the below medical conditions. Please note this does not necessarily exclude a person from doing our activities. – Pregnancy – Heart Condition – Recent Sprains or Muscular injuries – Panic/Anxiety Attacks – High/low Blood Pressure – Bone Disorders – Fragile Skin – Dislocations – Diabetes – Epilepsy – Prosthetics – Neurological Disorders – Disabilities – Physical Impairment – Motionsickness
Guidelines
- The minimum height for a passenger is 80cm
- The minimum weight for a passenger is 20kg and the maximum is 110kg
- Participants need to allow an extra NZ$30 per participant to access the summit snow take-off
- It is important for all customers to declare any of the following medical conditions: Pregnancy, heart condition, recent sprains or muscular injuries, panic/anxiety attacks, high/low blood pressure, bone disorders, fragile skin, dislocations, diabetes, epilepsy, prosthetics, neurological disorders, disabilities, physical impairment, motion sickness. Please note this does not necessarily exclude a person from doing the experience
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with the according to this policy:
- 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 or if they exceed the passenger weight
- A change of booking fee of NZ$50 per person will apply
Numbers on the Day
No minimum number per trip, maximum numbers for a trip vary, depending on the time of the year. Please check with reservations.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome to come along for a small fee of N$20 per spectator. Maximum of two spectators per booking,
Weather
Paragliding is a weather dependent activity. You are required to call for a weather check half an hour before departure time - this will be supplied at the time of booking. In the event of poor weather, you will be rescheduled for a later date. No booking fee applies.
Dress Code
Dress warm and wear sturdy footwear.
Other Info
Please note: An additional $30 is required for access to the summit snow take-off. This is payable on the day to the supplier directly.
This experience takes place at the Coronet Peak ski field, Queenstown.
