Parasailing in Queenstown

Parasailing above Lake Wakatipu
Parasailing in Queenstown puts you up to 200 metres above Lake Wakatipu, strapped beneath a colourful parachute and towed behind a custom-built boat that launches from the main town pier on Marine Parade. The flight runs 10 to 12 minutes, taking in the surrounding mountains and the full length of the lake without the queue times of a scenic flight.

What a Queenstown parasailing flight feels like
The boat winches you up steadily rather than with a jolt, and Queenstown's waterfront shrinks below you within seconds. No parasailing experience is needed and no swimming is involved: the crew handles the launch and the landing from the boat, so you're airborne within minutes of stepping aboard.

Solo, tandem, or triple flights
Fly solo if you'd rather have the harness to yourself, go tandem with a partner, or fill all three harness points for a triple flight with friends or family. Queenstown Paraflight runs flights hourly from 10am until late afternoon, daily and year-round, departing from 1 Marine Parade in central Queenstown.

Book your Queenstown parasailing flight
Check current flight times and availability on the Queenstown Paraflight booking page before you settle on a date. It's an easy add-on to a day already built around Lake Wakatipu.

More ways to spend a day on Lake Wakatipu
Pair a parasailing flight with a cruise on the TSS Earnslaw steamship, or head out on the Shotover River for grade 3 to 5 white water on the Shotover River rafting trip. Both depart from central Queenstown, so either one slots easily around a parasailing flight on the same day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How high do you fly parasailing in Queenstown?
Flights reach up to 200 metres above Lake Wakatipu.
How long does a Queenstown parasailing flight last?
The flight itself runs 10 to 12 minutes, with time on the boat before and after.
Where does Queenstown parasailing depart from?
Flights leave from the main town pier at 1 Marine Parade in central Queenstown.
Can you parasail solo, tandem, or as a triple in Queenstown?
Yes, all three are available. Queenstown Paraflight flies solo, tandem, and triple flights on the same boat, so couples and groups can go up together.
Do you need experience to go parasailing?
No experience is needed. The crew manages takeoff and landing from the boat, so first-time flyers and experienced adventurers fly the same way.