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Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding Instructional - 4100ft

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Join the finest tandem paragliding adventure in Queenstown and experience the thrill of flying!

Join the finest tandem paragliding adventure in Queenstown and experience the thrill of flying!

Highlights

  • Learn all about Paragliding and try your hand at steering the glider!*
  • Highest commercial take off point for Queenstown Paragliding activities
  • Over 30 years aviation experience
  • Experience of a lifetime - fly tandem and steer the glider!
  • No hike, we drive direct to take off. Transport is included.
  • No gondola pass required!

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

Takeoff and fly over one of the most stunning spots in the world - Queenstown.


Discover the amazing views of Coronet Peak! Relax and sit back while our friendly and highly experienced tandem operator is in control.

Float over a breathtaking scenic view which will leave you absolutely amazed. Experience the feeling of freedom, safely harnessed into your comfortable front-row seat. Freely glide and enjoy an unforgettable flight, from our 4100ft take-off point.

If you are a thrill seeker and are wishing to get more aerobatics, this is the flight option for you.

Our launch point is at Coronet Peak, which offers some incredible views over the summits. The Coronet Peak take off is the highest commercial take-off point for Queenstown Paragliding activities. Enjoy the fantastic 360° panorama of Queenstown and the Southern Alps.


Join the finest tandem paragliding adventure in Queenstown - the experience of a lifetime. Book now!


Per Person $265.00

What's included

  • Tandem Paragliding - 4100ft - 1 flight
  • Instructional flight (you get to steer the glider under instructor supervision)*
  • Return Transport to and from Queenstown - no gondola pass required!

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Meeting point / Departure - Ivan Clarke Gallery,
  • 39 Camp Street, Queenstown

Restrictions

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • * Self-steering of the glider is dependent on conditions on the day.

    Wed love you to bring a friend along to watch as long as we have got room in the van. Please note that there is a small charge of NZ$20 per spectator.

  • Important - The minimum weight for a passenger on a paraglider is 20 kg, the maximum is 110kg. No refund will be given if exceeding the maximum passenger weight. Maximum and minimum weight is made up by body weight plus clothing and shoes on the day.

    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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Anom from New Zealand wrote on 15 March 2022

What a Great Time

We had a great time doing the tandem paragliding. The guides we so nice and fun... highly recommend!

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jaredl1 from New Zealand wrote on 28 February 2022

So much fun

This is one of the best experiences I've ever had , the whole package was well worth the money, top instructors and covered everything I asked for ( to get lots of photos above coronet forest which we are logging ) , I'd recommend this to anyone

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Mohsin from New Zealand wrote on 15 February 2022

A must do activity in QT

Wow wow wow please don’t miss this one. It’s really easy and super awesome so don’t forget to try.Anyone can do it as it was very easy takeoff and landing.

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From Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding Instructional - 4100ft

So good to hear you had a fantastic time paragliding with us, Mohsin. Thank you for the awesome feedback. Come and try us in winter! You are going a lot higher and flying over the skifield with a snow launch is quite something. See you again soon. Regards, Gitti Tapper Coronet Peak Tandems

williamj1 from New Zealand wrote on 14 February 2022

Excellent Guides and Experience.

I'm scared of heights, but I enjoyed the experience immensely. The Guides were very nice and helpful with the whole experience.

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From Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding Instructional - 4100ft

Awesome, WilliamJ1. I am glad to hear you had enjoyed your paraglide with us. We often get people that are scared of heights and are surprised after, how relaxing they found a paraglide. Thank you for the feedback. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Queenstown. Regards, Gitti Tapper Coronet Peak Tandems

Bettina Bautista from New Zealand wrote on 08 February 2022

Amazing

From start to finish, our experience had been amazing thanks to the wonderful staff and very professional pilots! A must-try activity!!

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From Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding Instructional - 4100ft

Thank you, Bettina for the great feedback. I am pleased to hear you had a good time paragliding. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Queenstown. Regards, Gitti Tapper Coronet Peak Tandems

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