Paragliding from the top of Coronet Peak

Description

A paragliding flight with Skytrek, launched from stunning Coronet Peak, is an unforgettable experience. Coronet Peak is situated a mere 20 minutes drive from central Queenstown and is the highest take-off point for paragliders available on the market not only in New Zealand but also in the entire Southern Hemisphere.

At Coronet Peak, you have the option of various take off points. In the summer months from October to May, together with an experienced and knowledgeable tandem paragliding instructor, you will launch from the main area designated for take offs situated at 3,750 feet right under the ski field base building. Alternatively, you may opt to take off from Rocky Gully, which is even higher up at 4,100 feet. In the winter months from June to September, you will take a brief ride in a chair lift to the ski field where all lift offs will take place atop Coronet Peak, situated at 5,400 feet.

You’ll be in the safe hands of your friendly, knowledgeable and extremely experienced tandem paragliding pilot, who will thoroughly brief you on safety before your flight and who will expertly take you through the procedures involved in lifting off and flying.

Trip Includes

• Return transfers from central Queenstown 
• Tandem paragliding flight
• Expert instruction throughout

Duration

• Allow 90 minutes

Departures

• Summer (Oct-May) - 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm 
• Winter (Jun-Sep) - 9am, 12pm, 3pm 
• Departs from Ziptrek office, 45 Camp Street, central Queenstown
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• In summer the take of height is twice that of the gondola in Queenstown & in winter it is three times the height
• Digital photos & video are available to purchase after the flight
• Operates all year
• Warm clothing and sturdy footwear and sunglasses are recommended
• Flights average 10 to 20 minutes. Passengers can take the controls & fly the glider under supervision
• Maximum weight is 120kg (conditions apply)
• Skytrek has flown passengers aged 4 to 84. Passengers aged 16 or under require parent's or guardian's permission
• During winter (Jun-Sep) all flights depart from the higher 5400ft launch at the top of Coronet Peak ski field & an extra $30 is payable on the day for your chair lift ride

Normal Retail Prices

• Summer Flight :
  • 4100ft NZD$249.00
  • 3800ft NZD$220.00
• Winter Flight:
  • top of Coronet Peak (5400ft) NZD$249.00