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Fly with the most experienced dual paragliding and hang gliding Company in New Zealand. Owner/operator Angus Tapper is 4 times NZ Paragliding Champion, runner up in the 2011 NZ Hang Gliding Nationals and has 28 years of aviation experience. Fly from...more

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Hours Today: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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Coronet Peak, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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+64 21 826 336

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binamoe

2

Reviewed 3 days ago

Awesome experience!! Thank you

Awesome experience!! I have to admit I was a little nervous, but the flying was great, I’m glad we did it! The greeting was a little weird, we were asked to step on a scale (for checking the maximum weight) on a walkway in front...More

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Date of experience: January 2019

Thank binamoe

Great to hear you enjoyed your flight with us, Passport30760115967. Many thanks for the time to review us here on Tripadvisor and for your feedback. When we check you in you are getting weighed in order to establish which pilot you are flying with. The...More

Passport43181308782

Munich, Germany

1

Reviewed 6 days ago

Great experience

I loved my Tandem Paragliding. Even being afraid a bit at the beginning, I never had any odd feelings, my partner made me feel comfortable and the view and flight was something I would not have missed!

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Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Passport43181308782

Awesome Passport43181308782, I am glad you enjoyed your paraglide with us. Many thanks for taking the time to review us here on Tripadvisor. I hope you are enjoying the rest of your stay in New Zealand. Regards, Gitti Tapper

Tour29842084650

Auckland Central, New Zealand

1

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great weather Great staff

It was such a wonderfull experience in my life. I already did bungy, skydiving but it is definetly different experience. With staff I could feel safe and easy to remember. You can also look around a nice view of Queenstown.

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Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Tour29842084650

Hi Tour29842084650, Thank you for your kind review. That's awesome to hear you enjoyed your flight with us and got some great views of our beautiful area. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Regards, Rachel.

ben n

Sydney, Australia

3

Reviewed 1 week ago

Safe and fun

Staff were professional but good humoured. Perfect people to get pumped for the glide and bring you safely to the ground.

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Date of experience: December 2018

Thank ben n

Fabulous, Ben n, Many thanks for taking the time to review us here on Tripadvisor. Good to hear you enjoyed your flight with us. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Queenstown. Regards, Gitti Tapper

caseydoll

Sydney, Australia

238

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent Experience

Review of: Coronet Peak Tandem Hang Gliding

The instructors were very friendly and knowledgeable. They talked to you throughout and made sure you were okay/calmed your nerves. The instructors and procedures were explained before take off and you practice running along with your instructor so you are prepared for take off. Towards...More

Thank caseydoll

Hi caseydoll, Thank you for your kind review. That's awesome to hear you enjoyed your Instructional Hang glide and were able to have a go at flying yourself. Safe travels. Regards, Rachel

PointerDetroit

Detroit, Michigan

639173

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

20 minute Exhileration

Review of: Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding 4100ft

Very easy to suit up and take off with experienced pilot. Luke was calming and humorous and vibrant. We rode thermals up very high and fast. At the end, I got dizzy spiraling a bit, so he slowed it down. Speak up quickly if you...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank PointerDetroit

Hi PointerDetroit, Thank you for your kind review. It's awesome to hear you enjoyed your flight with Luke. Sounds like you got a beautiful day with some great thermals. Safe travels. Regards, Rachel.

jacquychua

Metro Manila, Philippines

6

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Unforgettable Christmas experience

It was an exhilarating experience for our family of four. We did paragliding with our two boys aged 9 and 10 years old. All our instructors were knowledgeable and we all felt safe even if we were doing this for the first time. Weather was...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank jacquychua

Hi jacquychua, Thank you for your kind review. I'm so glad you and your family got a wonderful Christmas Paragliding experience and the weather Gods did their job right :) Enjoy the rest of your travels. Regards, Rachel.

knwpsk

Charleston, South Carolina

3317

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Top notch entertainment, highly recommended

Review of: Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding 3800ft

Family of four, with two teens. Had a terrific time today! Gorgeous scenery. Great staff all-around -- drivers, ground staff, and the pilots. They were keen on safety, and we never hesitated for a moment. They took great in-flight GoPro videos for us to keep....More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank knwpsk

Hi knwpsk, Thank you for your kind review. So great to hear you enjoyed your flights with us and got some nice photos to take home as memories. Enjoy the rest of your time in New Zealand. Regards, Rachel.

SulkingKiwi-90

2032

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Super Smooth

Review of: Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding Higher Take off - Aerobatic flight

A well oiled machine, the team behind this experience were awesome. Tony B took me up for a ‘whirlwind’ of a flight featuring some stunning views and acrobatics on request. Super chill, safe and fun. Do this thing if you’re in Queenstown - best paragliding...More

Thank SulkingKiwi-90

Hi SulkingKiwi-90, Thank you for your kind review. Awesome to hear you enjoyed Paragliding with us and took in the beautiful Queenstown views. Safe travels. Regards, Rachel.

meimeic626

Singapore, Singapore

84

Reviewed 17 December 2018

Worth every penny!!!

My kids aged 18 and 13 enjoyed thoroughly. They glided from 1240m high, and the view was absolutely scenic and beautiful. It was a new experience for them and they thoroughly enjoyed it. The whole process was smooth and safe. Their pilot was very experienced...More

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Date of experience: December 2018

Thank meimeic626

Hi meimeic626, Thank you for your kind review. It's awesome to hear that your children had a great time flying with us in beautiful Queenstown. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Regards, Rachel.

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Chris D

Is it 16 dollars extra to go from the highest take off site? Do you put that detail in the booking form? Now the video what is the extra charge and is it on a DVD? The photos are they on a thumbnail or hard copy and what is the charge? Thank you Chris

2 April 2017|

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Hi Chris, Sorry for the late reply. We just recently returned from our annual break. Thank you for your message and question. The photo and videos are the pilot's own business. They are at the moment NZ$45 for photos, NZ$45... More

Nicky N

Is there an ideal time of the day for hang gliding? Best for visibility? Planning a trip in mid December.

15 November 2016|

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Hi Nicky, Thank you for the message. The flying conditions mid December are usually very settled with good thermal activity. You can expect slightly more thermal activity in the middle of the day but all flight times should... More

pointflyer908

Can I wear a wrist mounted gopro on the hand gliding flight?

5 March 2016|

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Hi pointflyer908, Unfortunately due to safety issues we can not allow you to bring your own gopro, not even strapped to you with any harness. Many thanks for understanding. The pilots do have specifically mounted cameras on... More