Paragliding - Queenstown Tandems
Paragliding - Queenstown Tandems
Description
Take an exhilarating Tandem Paragliding flight from the top of the Skyline gondola. The original and only company to fly over spectacular Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. This is a great location for friends and family to watch the paragliding and enjoy all the other activities on offer at the top of the Skyline. For the more adventurous try our Heli- Tandems off one of our higher peaks surrounding Queenstown
Situated 2500ft above Queenstown at the Skyline Gondola Complex. Take the Gondola (cable car) ride up the mountain, before meeting your pilot that will take you up to the launch site. Your flight can be a smooth scenic sightseeing experience or a gut twisting roller coaster ride the choice is entirely yours.
Queenstown Tandem Paragliding is the only company permitted to fly from this site and we take great pleasure in sharing our passion and our part of New Zealand with you. See the town from a different view, come paragliding with Queenstown Tandem Paragliding.
Book the 9am early bird special and save $30 (includes photos and valid until the end of summer)
Trip Includes
- A flight of a lifetime (choose either aerobatic or scenic option)
- In-flight photo’s (you will be given the roll of film or digital disk on landing)
- Gondola ticket
Duration
- Allow 1hrs. The Gondola is a 5 minute walk from central Queenstown.
Departures
- Every hour from 9am during daylight hours.
Other Information
- You must wear closed in footwear ie trainers. No open toe footwear.
- Dress warmly, the air can be cold once you start flying. We have gloves and hats, but your own gear is also advisable.
- The Gondola ride is included in the price
- Flight time is weather depending
- Suitable for people of all ages, shapes and sizes (moderate level of fitness and agility required)
Special Offer
- Book the 9am early bird special and save $30 (includes photos and valid until the end of summer)
Staff Comments
I was a bit nervous at first as I had been watching some customers before me doing some pretty amazing aerobatics andI don't have the best of stomachs! I told my pilot, Guy, that he might be wearing my breakfast if he flew me the same way. No dramas at all. He said he'd go easy and give me the scenic option (the one for grandmas!). That he did. I had an amazing flight with heaps of lift, a gentle landing and got some superb photos of my experience.
Suggestions: Paragliding is weather dependent and can be cancelled by high winds or winds simply in the wrong direction. Book for one of your first days in Queenstown so that you can reschedule if necessary. Also book a morning flight to beat the crowds as during summer it can be extremely busy during the middle of the day.
Thrill Factor: 8/10 (aerobatic flight) 6/10 (scenic flight)
Wow Factor: 9/10
Fun Factor: 8/10
Prices & Options
- Flyer: $195.00
- 9am Early Bird Special: $165.00
