We very much enjoyed our paragliding experience. The staff and guides were very friendly, helpful and informative. The only negative was the price. It is a little expensive considering the small amount of actual flight time. Also, to purchase their videos and/or pictures, it is very expensive! However, if you have a chest strap, you can wear your own GoPro. It can not be on your wrist or attached in any other manner other than the chest strap. read more

Coronet Peak Tandem - Hang Gliding Near Me - Queenstown, OTA

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This was such a great experience! I'm not a daredevil by any means, but this was just adventurous enough to be fun without making me sick. Booking was easy - I went through Viator - and pickup was quick and easy to find. Once we got up to the peak, we quickly got set up and were flying in no time. The instructor was great and put in a few light acrobatics once I was comfortable. I even got to steer a bit! I will likely never sky dive or bungy jump (too scared of heights and falling) but this was a great option for me, since I was more of an active participant. This was a great way to see New Zealand from the air without either jumping from a plane or hiring a helicopter. The instructor/guide will take photos and video with a go pro while you're flying, and you have the option to buy a USB of the trip after you're back on the ground. I thought it was reasonably priced. I suggest you bring some cash in case the credit card machine doesn't work (it was fine for me, but hey, things happen, and an ATM isn't exactly handy.) Now get out there and enjoy! read more

Coronet Peak Tandem - Clear day, great view! - Hang Gliding Near Me - Queenstown, OTA

Oh, my God! Paragliding one of the best things I've ever done while traveling! Absolutely worth the price and I will do it again for sure. They picked us up in downtown Queenstown and we drove for about 20 minutes to the peak where we jump out of. Peter was super fun and made everything run smoothly for me, we did a few roller coaster like moves and it was amazing, I couldn't believe what I was experiencing, so much better than a roller coaster! These people are super skilled and they make sure things are safe. I was never afraid for my safety. My husband jumped too and his pilot (not sure what the proper name is), Rene, was also great. Really cool people and you can buy photos and videos at the end, which I recommend. When you land, there is a small coffee shop where you will find Maribel, a Costa Rican barista. Maybe this isn't relevant to you, but I am also Costa Rican and she is the first tica I met in New Zealand, so it just made the experience so much better! Can't accurately explain how cool this place is. read more