Q&As

The Queenstown Gondola ride is not included in the G Force Paragliding experience. You can purchase your Queenstown Gondola tickets by contacting us or visiting the Skyline Queenstown ticket office at the base of the gondola. Alternatively you can hike up the Tiki Trail which takes about 45 minutes. 

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 18th Sep 17 at 08:00

Send us an email on [email protected] and we can see if this can be worked around as it is a case by case situation

Comment by: Everything NZ (Kiani) on 16th Mar 24 at 15:15

Yes, on the G Force Tandem Paragliding experience you will be flying with a trained pilot. For safety reasons, all flights go ahead with a pilot to ensure your safe return to the ground. 

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 28th Jul 23 at 11:34

There is no upper age limit for the G Force Paragliding experience, as long as you're up for the challenge and can walk/run a few steps confidently to take off.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 29th Jul 23 at 15:17

While there is no specific minimum age for the G Force Paragliding in Queenstown, there is a minimum weight requirement of 20kg (maximum weight is 100kgs). There are no height restrictions.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 14th Jun 23 at 12:25

On the G Force Paragliding in Queenstown, flight times vary depending on the conditions. However, we normally recommend to expect around 7-8 minutes of incredible flight time.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 10th Jan 23 at 10:16

For paragliding from the top of the Gondola in Queenstown, please allow 1.5 to 2 hours for the total trip (including the gondola ride & checking in).

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 6th Jan 23 at 11:04

Hotel transfers are not included in the Queenstown paragliding experience with G Force. However, if your accommodation is located in the central Queenstown area, you will be able to walk to the Gondola very easily as it is located in Central Queenstown.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 3rd Nov 22 at 16:19

To go paragliding in Queenstown, you should be able to do a 1 metre jump. The landings are usually smooth, however it depends on the wind conditions. If you have concerns about your hip, we recommend speaking to your health professional before participating in this activity.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 4th Feb 22 at 12:51

The maximum weight for G Force Paragliding is 100kg (minimum weight is 20kg).

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 14th Jan 21 at 08:49

The walk to the G Force Paragliding take-off point is approximately 15 - 20 minutes and the run-off is 15 metres long. An average level of fitness is required.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 12th Jul 20 at 16:17

G Force Paragliding have public liability insurance however it is still always recommended that you take out your own travel insurance as well. 

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 30th Mar 19 at 21:01

The G Force Paragliding photo package can be purchased directly from the paragliding team on the day. Prices are usually around $80 NZD. This includes 7-12 photos and a 1-2 minute video of your Gforce paragliding flight. 

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 17th Aug 17 at 18:38

Yes the paragliding from the Skyline complex above Queenstown does operate all year. The cost is $219 per person and you can book a flight at any time during the day. There is a special on if you wish to fly first thing in the morning on the Early Bird flight and it will save you $30 per person. These flights are weather dependent so I recommend you book for one of your first days in Queenstown so that if the weather is no good for flying you can reschedule to another day or get a full refund from us. 

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 7th Jan 16 at 08:44

Hi Mary. The flight time for the G Force paragliding in Queenstown is dependent on the weather conditions on the day. In general, the flight is approximately 10 minutes but it can be a little shorter or longer depending on the winds and thermal activity.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 15th Dec 14 at 09:34

Hi Vanessa, the Gforce Paragliding flight time is between 8-12 minutes. You don't land back at the top of the gondola but instead you land at the bottom of the hill on a school field. You are given a ticket to go back up the gondola if you want to head back up there.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 24th Sep 14 at 13:54

Hi Laurel, if your paragliding is cancelled then you can reschedule or if you can't reschedule then you are entitled to a full refund.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 10th Sep 14 at 10:12

Hi Helen. Yes the gondola ticket is valid for any time so you can head up several hours before your Queenstown paragliding departure time if you like. That being said, there is an Early Bird Special which is $20 cheaper if you book the 9am flight. It's also often better flying conditions first thing in the morning as the winds are usually not as strong. So you may want to book this early flight and save some money then you can head back up the gondola (the pilot will give you a return ticket back up to the top if you ask him) so you can enjoy the other things to do at the top, such as the luge ride, bungy, cafe, bar, great views, etc.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 1st Dec 13 at 11:50

Hi Kade, GoPro's are not allowed when Paragliding unfortuately due to safety restrictions. 

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 14th Jan 13 at 13:39

Hi L, yes that's correct. The Gondola opens at 9am so for the 9am Gforce Paragliding you will need to be getting on the gondola at 9am. 

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 15th Dec 12 at 17:34

Hi Lynne, the Gforce Paragliding flight itself lasts for about 8-12 minutes. The whole experience will take about an hour.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 22nd Oct 12 at 11:46

Hi Lois, Gforce Paragliding have public liability insurance however it is still always recommended that you take out your own travel insurance as well. 

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 22nd Oct 12 at 13:42

Hi Katherine, yes Gforce Paragliding has a maximum weight limit of 100kgs and a minimum weight requirement of 30kg. 

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 20th Oct 12 at 11:39

Hi Julie, Gforce Paragliding lands either on the school oval or on the recreation field opposite it depending on the winds on Robins Road. 

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 13th Sep 12 at 13:51

Hello Sir. All paragliding flights in Queenstown flights are tandem with a qualified pilot and are suitable for people of all ages and sizes including your young children. As a passenger you do not need to know anything about paragliding as the pilot is in total control. Please check out the images at the top of the listing to see how the tandem flights work. The person at the back is the pilot who controls everything and the paying customers sit in the front. You will need to catch the Skyline gondola up to the top of the hill to get to your take off area. The gondola ride is included in the price of your paragliding booking.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Nigel) on 7th Aug 12 at 16:49

Hi Edie. Before you do the Queenstown paragliding you will catch the gondola up to the top of the skyline complex which is where the paragliding departs from. The gondola ride is included in the cost of this activity. You fly from the top of the skyline complex and land in town below. The 'gear' refers to clothing. Sorry it is a bit ambiguous and I have now changed the wording on our site. Basically you just need to wear warm clothes as it does get cold especially during winter.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 6th Aug 12 at 11:57

Hi Katie. Yes the paragliding in Queenstown from the top of the skyline gondola complex operates all year. In fact during winter there are less winds and clearer skies which means there are more flyable days than in summer. We do recommend booking before you arrive. If your scheduled flight is cancelled due to bad weather then you can reschedule to another day or get a full refund from us. Remember, if you book the 10am Early Bird flight in winter or the 9am flight in summer it's $20 cheaper.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 2nd Aug 12 at 13:18

Hi Judy. The Paragliding with G Force from the top of the Skyline complex in Queenstown can be as gentle or as exciting as you like. The qualified tandem pilots will ask you what type of flight you want and they will offer a roller coaster flight with lots of spins or a more sedate scenic flight depending entirely on what you want.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Nigel) on 1st Jun 12 at 18:52

Hi Briar. You most certainly can make the G - Force Tandem Paragliding a gift voucher. When you click on the 'Book Now' tab to book the paragliding the following page will have the option to check a box that says "I want this to be an open dated Gift Voucher." Check this box and then follow the prompts.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 1st Mar 12 at 09:44

Hi Chetan. Yes children can go paragliding from Skyline with G Force in Queenstown. There is no minimum age requirement however the minimum weight is 25kgs which is about the weight of a 5 year old.

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