Private Tandem Paraglide Adventure in Queenstown
5
Private Tandem Paraglide Adventure in Queenstown
By Gforce Paragliding
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
About
Fly with the largest and most experienced paragliding company in New Zealand…. We’ve been tandem paragliding over Queenstown since 1991!
With a launch site located 2,500 feet above Queenstown at the Skyline Gondola complex, you’ll be in for a treat as you soar above the breathtaking scenery and get an up-close look at the 360° views.
Your choice of a gentle glide or for extra adventure add in a few more tricks.
Photo and video options available on all trips.
We recommend that our guests allow 1.5 hours for the entire experience, including check-in.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 5-95, max of 2 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More
- Tandem paraglide with all gear and instruction
What's not included- Your gondola pass is not included. Passes can be purchased directly from Skyline.
- Start:
- Skyline Queenstown, 53 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300, New ZealandCheck our flying status on our website BEFORE buying your gondola tickets, 30 minutes before your flight time. Follow signs for GFORCE Paragliding at the TOP of the Skyline Gondola.Your gondola pass is not included. Passes can be purchased directly from the Skyline Gondola.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 118155P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum of 20kgs and Maximum weight of 100kgs
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 118155P1
From
$325.00
per adult
Select date and travellers
Similar experiences
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- marionsB3589VT0 contributionsAmazing experience!The guys are real experts. Cathal was my instructor, he eased my nerves, made it lots of fun and something I'll never forget! It's like sailing but through the air!Written 31 December 2024
- Passenger284885130460 contributionsRide of a lifetimeMy first ever ride and what a ride it was. Unforgettable!! It was the perfect day & weather, the view was stunning and the ride was spectacular. Clem, the pilot, was just absolutely amazing! I was a bit nervous at first, but the take off was so smooth and quick that before I knew it, I was already up in the air guided by the expert, Clem and nature. And the landing was ever so gentle as well. I would do it all over again. Thank you GForce and Clem. You guys were terrific.Written 1 December 2024
- 594sushilb0 contributionsThrill and relaxing at same timeWorthy and highly recommended for anyone visiting queenstown Aerial view is breathtaking Guide is exceptional and makes it easy for usWritten 3 August 2024
- L3430VKjulieb0 contributionsThe experience of a lifetimeIt was the experience of a lifetime - the highlight of our time in Queenstown! Thrilling and peaceful at the same time. Janik was great as my tandem partner; I felt completely safe. And of course the views were spectacular. I highly recommend doing this!Written 27 March 2024
- I2421SBwendyl0 contributionsGreat funBrilliant! I loved every moment. The pilot was very professional and fun. Everything was checked for safety. The flight was over Queenstown -a birds eye view. There were pictures taken whilst in the air and now I have these to show everyone. It is amazing and I recommend anyone to do it.Written 21 March 2024
- handhos0 contributionsGood communicationWe didn’t actually get to go on our paragliding experience due to weather, so that was disappointing, but of course, understandable. However, the company was great about communicating with us and getting our refund processed. So, I wouldn’t hesitate to try them again when we are here.Written 31 December 2023
- TimeToGetAwayNow0 contributionsExhilaratingFrom the buggy ride up to the top to the launch and glide down was just WOW! Clem is a great pilot. She made sure I was comfortable and asked if I wanted to go higher (yes) or do some stunts (no), and if I was feeling okay. The whole experience was a blast and I would do it again!Written 20 December 2023
- DKBrashear0 contributionsBest experience ever!This was such an awesome experience. My pilot (Dominic) made this such an easy and fun experience. Of course he took all safety precautions, but I so enjoyed how easy he was to talk to and once we were in the air - he asked if I wanted to do some “fun turns” which I was hoping he would ask and it made the experience all the more fun and unforgettable. He took a great video and photos of the experience as well. Dom rocks!Written 6 December 2023
- Brian B0 contributionsDo it!Absolutely loved this. Incredible views and an exhilarating experience that will get your heart rate up. My guide was George and he was in total control the entire time and took excellent photos and video. I highly recommend the experience.Written 27 November 2023
- GoPlaces8217110 contributionsExhilarating!Amazing experience! Relaxing and easy to do! Would fo it again in a heart beat! Guide was so reassuring and fun!Written 21 November 2023
- Jenny D0 contributionsSuch a great experienceWell worth doing. Views were amazing. Loved every minute of it. Staff were all really great and felt very safe. A must do in QueenstownWritten 20 November 2023
- amsykes0 contributionsA great way to spend my 50th birthdayWhat an amazing experience! From beginning to end, it was brilliant. Due to weather, our glide was delayed and moved to a different location but I couldn't have asked for more. Special mentions to Nathan who was busy reorganising and rebooking people, organising buses and new locations. He did it all with a smile and with professionalism and also to Thomas who was my Glider - I couldn't have asked for a more professional and fun person to take me in my first paraglide. Thanks gents!!!Written 27 September 2023
- Kim P0 contributionsAn experience you will never forget!Customer service was 10/10 from booking right through till we landed. Can’t fault a single thing. Friendly, enthusiastic, helpful and a lovely bloke, my flyer was amazing! He took the time to explain what he was doing and why when catching wind drifts, lovely conversation and amendable to be wanting to be a dare devil by incorporating some aerobatics into out flight. Amazing! I would do it again a thousand times! And I would definitely recommend it to everyone!Written 25 September 2023
- Amanda S0 contributionsExhilarating Way To See QueenstownWhat an exciting way to see Queenstown, a big thank you to Blake for calming my nerves and making me feel safe and secure. This is a great way to experience all that Queenstown has to offer and the view is breathtaking. A must do experience for all agesWritten 11 March 2023
- 264richam0 contributionsFantabulously ThrillingIt was my first paragliding experience and all I can say is that it was the best thing I have ever done !!! The whole experience from take off to gliding in the air and then landing was very smooth and excellent. The photos and video taken by my pilot Tom are beautiful. I loved every moment of it.Written 8 March 2023
These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
More to explore in Queenstown
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
5.0
1,034 reviews
Excellent
946
Very good
52
Average
9
Poor
8
Terrible
19
Jake Scott
3 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Really enjoyed this experience. We were split between this and bunjy jumping but felt that paragliding was a little less scary and better value for money as you spend more time in the air!
Our guide and tandem jumpers were calm and collected, giving clear instructions on how we would set off. Whilst in the air, the instructor took the time to explain the scenery and took photos/video of the experience.
Optionally you can ask/agree to do some sharp turns whilst in the air - it feels like a rollercoaster.
Recommend for all queenstown visitors!
Our guide and tandem jumpers were calm and collected, giving clear instructions on how we would set off. Whilst in the air, the instructor took the time to explain the scenery and took photos/video of the experience.
Optionally you can ask/agree to do some sharp turns whilst in the air - it feels like a rollercoaster.
Recommend for all queenstown visitors!
Written 20 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kia Ora, thank you for your incredible 5 star review! We are happy to hear you had a fun experience. Our pilots are fantastic at tailoring the flight to you, whether it be a gentle glide taking in the views or a more adrenaline fuelled experience :) All the best with the rest of your travels! The GFORCE Team
Written 20 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
0-6FAO
Bloomington, IN155 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Located at the top of the gondola ride in in the city of Queenstown, NZ. it was professionally and safely managed and operated for my experience. Very explicit instructions on procedure and safety provided before execution of the magnificent ride with tremendous views of the city and topography. Picures and video taken during the flight for optional purchase ($60 NZ dollars). My pilot was George who had a wonderful and professional demeanor and as well as lots of experience.
Be sure and call in advance for reservations as inclement weather and/or
windy conditions can shut down the ride on short notice.
Be sure and call in advance for reservations as inclement weather and/or
windy conditions can shut down the ride on short notice.
Written 4 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kia Ora, thank you for your great review! We are glad that you had such a fabulous experience, we are so lucky to have such incredible views. Wishing you all the best with the rest of your travels! The GForce Team
Written 6 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tim H
San Anselmo, CA5 contributions
Mar 2020
I screwed up my courage dial and took this paragliding trip and I'm glad I did. Launching was the scariest part - running over the edge of a cliff to fill the sail and take off. But once you were sailing it was so peaceful and beautiful. Tandem piolt Todd was very professional and experienced and I felt confident with him in command. $249 price is a little steep for such a short ride - maybe 10 min - but it was very convenient at the top of the gondola and felt safe.
Written 31 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi timhU97401,
Well done on taking the challenge. Great to hear you enjoyed the experience.
Thanks for your review.
All the best for your next adventure.
The GForce Team
Written 2 April 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Melanie
2 contributions
Mar 2020
An absolutely amazing experience - would highly recommend, the instructor was knowledgeable and friendly, and offered for us to do a couple acrobatic tricks such as going upside down. He also took some great photos of both me and both of us which I bought, and think are great. The scenery was also incredible, and I’m so happy of all places I did it here.
Written 9 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kia Ora, thank you for your awesome review! We are glad you had such a thrilling experience and were able to experience some of acrobatics...it really is an awesome way to see the area! All the best, The GForce Team
Written 11 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jeannie V
15 contributions
It was simply amazing.
The pilot was very personable and explained what I needed to do in a gentle bantering manner.
I’m not usually comfortable around heights and the experience, for me, was not scary.
Exhilarating and thrilling.
I like how you can view the video and photos to opt in/out of purchasing them.
The check in was seamless and our wait wasn’t too bad given there were queues at the bottom of the gondola that delayed the earlier jumps. As it was, it was 30min for us to get to the top after joining the queue. I’d recommend allowing extra time for the inevitable gondola queues to get to the top during busy the holiday period and peak times.
The pilot was very personable and explained what I needed to do in a gentle bantering manner.
I’m not usually comfortable around heights and the experience, for me, was not scary.
Exhilarating and thrilling.
I like how you can view the video and photos to opt in/out of purchasing them.
The check in was seamless and our wait wasn’t too bad given there were queues at the bottom of the gondola that delayed the earlier jumps. As it was, it was 30min for us to get to the top after joining the queue. I’d recommend allowing extra time for the inevitable gondola queues to get to the top during busy the holiday period and peak times.
Written 8 January 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you very much for your Review and feedback !
we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience so much !
All the best to you from the Gforce team .
Written 9 January 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bill
Spring Grove, IL2 contributions
Mar 2020
We had a great time paragliding. They modified our flights based on what we felt comfortable with. My wife wanted a nice floating ride and I wanted a bit more excitement. Both pilots did a great job of making us feel comfortable. I would highly recommend GForce!
Written 11 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kia Ora, thank you for your five star review! Our pilots do a fantastic job of tailoring the experience so we are glad you felt comfortable throughout and enjoyed the flight. It certainly is an incredible way to see the surrounding beauty of Queenstown! All the best, The GForce Team
Written 11 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rebel_Bissaker
Coogee, NSW34 contributions
Jan 2020
The minute we arrived in Queenstown my 9 year old daughter decided she wanted to Paraglide. We were up the top of the Skyline Gondola doing the luge and we booked her in with the friendly and helpful staff at the G Force desk.
Peter was her pilot and he was fantastic and made her feel safe and comfortable during the whole pre-flight and flight experience. He took some amazing in-flight photos and videos which we bought after the flight.
It's not cheap but worth every cent.
Peter was her pilot and he was fantastic and made her feel safe and comfortable during the whole pre-flight and flight experience. He took some amazing in-flight photos and videos which we bought after the flight.
It's not cheap but worth every cent.
Written 18 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kia ora,
Thanks for this fantastic review and for the recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear your 9-year old daughter had such an awesome experience flying with us and that you also felt safe leaving her in our care. Safety is our priority, so we’re happy to know this shone through for you, as for her. It’s always a pleasure for us to fly brave and adrenaline-seeking kids and we’re very happy Petr gave her the experience of a lifetime. Thanks again!
All the best,
The GForce Team
Written 21 January 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Holly A
6 contributions
Jan 2022
Do not recommend. After making a 1.5 hour trip into Queenstown, waiting in huge lines and paying $88 for Gondola tickets (which are not included in price) to get to where the experience is supposed to take place, while standing outside the GForce office we received a text (24 minutes prior to when we supposed to be there) to say they were closed. I was told on the phone that I should have checked the website, something I wasn't told to do upon booking.
Communication is so poor, very disappointing. I have now read other reviews with similar experiences - wish I had read these prior to booking.
Communication is so poor, very disappointing. I have now read other reviews with similar experiences - wish I had read these prior to booking.
Written 9 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your feedback . Unfortunately we were closed that day due to weather conditions and your flight was refunded 100% . Although you purchased your flight through a 3rd party website, the Check-in procedures are very clear on our Website regarding checking our flying status 30 minutes prior to your flight. Our Office staff did in fact try to contact you earlier that morning and we do try our best to contact all of our passengers on a closed day. We empathise with you that you were unable to Fly with us, unfortunately weather conditions are out of our control.
All the best for your next adventure .
Written 10 January 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Joni Y
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Friends
This is one of the best things I've ever done! My pilot Dominic was absolutely brilliant - professional and made sure I felt safe and comfortable the whole time. The views were spectacular!! We made the most of the conditions on the day and were able to have an impressively high and long flight time, a real bonus! Was such a calming feeling sailing above all the spectacular scenery. Would definitely recommend gforce paragliding, thank you for making my experience so awesome!
Written 27 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kia Ora, Thank you for your awesome review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience of flying over Queenstown, it certainly is a beautiful way to see the beautiful surroundings! All the best, The GForce Team
Written 5 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
RaimondoVenezia
Auckland, New Zealand8 contributions
Aug 2021
First time paragliding and we took flight with Gavin & Brendan. These guys were excellent. Really friendly, had a great conversation with them both which helped with the nerves. They confidently talked us through the process and what will happen and when, then before we knew it, we were mid flight and loving every second of it.
Smooth easy landing and the photos/videos they take are 100% worth the money.
Great trip, worth every penny. 5*
Smooth easy landing and the photos/videos they take are 100% worth the money.
Great trip, worth every penny. 5*
Written 6 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Awesome !
Thank you for your review Raimondo!
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your flights with Gavin & Brendon !
and really appreciate your feedback .
All the best to you from the GForce team !
Written 7 September 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Is the time 12:00pm fixed or can be flexible?
Written 1 November 2022
The time you book is a fixed time. However if you are doing it on a weekend they have a group of guides waiting. You can take a chance and just turn up, then wait. I saw lots of people do this.
Written 2 November 2022
Showing results 1-2 of 2
Buy it with
Top rated
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.