Parasailing - Big Sky Taupo

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Parasailing in Taupo with Big Sky

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Ever wanted to experience the thrill of New Zealand skydiving but just can’t work up the courage to go through with such a high jump? If so, parasailing might be the perfect choice for you.

Enjoy the thrill of soaring 400 or 800 feet above beautiful Lake Taupo (the choice of height is yours), attached to the back deck of Big Sky’s purpose built nine metre winch boat. Departures are made hourly from the lakefront, and your take-off and landing will be from the back deck of the boat, meaning you can stay completely dry if you choose to, or experience a refreshing foot dip – just let your skipper know.

You will be amazed at the unbelievable beauty of New Zealand’s most beautiful lake – Lake Taupo – from the soaring heights of the parasail. You even have the choice of sharing this gorgeous view with friends or family, as Big Sky offer tandem and triple parasailing as well! In fact, Big Sky parasailing in Lake Taupo is suitable for the whole family – from five years of age upwards – and you don’t need any experience to enjoy this fun and exciting activity.

Imagine the feeling of gliding around smoothly above the stunning Lake Taupo, without a care in the world. For the thrill seekers who want an added, adrenaline pumping thrill, try the unique optional free fall – also known as Taupo’s fastest elevator – where the boat is slowed just enough to allow you to parachute to the water’s surface, before being quickly elevated back up to height. Take advantage of one of Big Sky’s professional digital photo packages so that you can relive the excitement of your parasailing adventure for years to come.

The NZPA brings recognised safety standards to the New Zealand parasailing industry and Big Sky are proud to be co-founder of this excellent association.

Trip Includes

Solo, tandem or triple 12 minute flight
Choose from 400ft or 800ft high (decide on the boat)
Optional freefall
Optional foot dip
High speed boat ride

Duration

Allow 1 hour (12 minutes flight time)

Departures

Hourly from 9am to 5pm
Departs from the Taupo Boat Harbour, Berth 20, Lake Taupo
Operates during summer (Nov - April)

Other Information

Fly solo, tandem or triple
Maximum 8 passengers per trip
Dry take off & landing. Unless you want to get wet. Just let your skipper know!
Professional digital photo package available
Women’s & men’s apparel available on board
Minimum age to fly is 5 years old
Minimum weight to fly solo is 70kg. Max combined weight is 200 kg for tandem or triple flight

Normal Retail Prices

Solo Flight (min 60kg):
- 1 person NZD$149.00
Tandem Flight (max 200kg):
- 2 people NZD$238.00
Triple Flight (max 200kg):
- 3 people NZD$357.00

All prices shown in NZD$.

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The staff very efficiently and helpful to solve my booking needs.

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It was very fun and the staff on board is very fun and professional.

Reviewed 10-Feb-2021

Reply from Everything Travel Group

Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We are glad that you had an amazing time in Taupo & we hope to see you here soon again. All the best!

Posted 07-Mar-2021

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Prompt reply to a query I had

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Great guys who know what they're doing

Reviewed 25-Dec-2020

Reply from Everything Travel Group

Posted 10-Jan-2021

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Everything new Zealand's website was easy to use and big sky parasailing was fantastic and everything ran smoothly. I encountered problems however when I rang up the day before like everything New Zealand advised me to to discover that big sky parasaing had not received a booking from everything New Zealand and had no idea what I was talking about but luckily were happy to rebook me at another time. Poor organisation on everything new Zealand's part but the overall experience was great!

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Reviewed 10-Feb-2015

Reply from Everything Travel Group

Hi Kris and Suzy. Glad to hear you enjoyed the flight. Thanks for the feedback and sorry to hear about the mess up. Everything Travel did indeed call Big Sky to make your booking and also emailed the confirmation through to them as we do for all our bookings. After speaking with their manager it appears this was a one off and they somehow deleted you off the system from their end. Big Sky sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this caused you.
Thanks again for taking the time to offer your comments.

regards
Callum Goodall
Everything Travel

Posted 10-Feb-2015

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We wanted to go on the chair ride at Ruapehu sky field up to the cafe but it had been raining so the chair lift was not working and because of that the cafe was not open. When I look at this activity on the net it could have mentioned that these thing happen and to phone first. So we made that trip for nothing

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The ticket sent use to the wrong location. Needs to be updated. the woman on the phone did tell me the right place to go having a lot of activities on I had forgotten and when I phone for that information she had a real attitude about it which put a downer on it but the guys on the boat were great so that somewhat made up for it.

Reviewed 14-Apr-2014

Can three people do the parasailing at the same time?

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Hey ,
My partner and I are coming to Taupo Friday for his birthday. Would love to book the duo parasailing for us just wondering if I book and pay this now if the weather is raining is this refundable ?

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Hiya Sophie, Awesome to hear that you are wanting to do the Big Sky Parasailing in Taupo, if you book and pay now and the activity is cancelled due to the weather you will receive a full refund.

Comment by: Karma on 10th Jan 23 at 12:58

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Is there space for tomorrow morning for a family of 7

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My daughter has limited vision and needs assistance to get on and off the boat etc. will she be able to go on a tandem ride with me and could we have an extra person just to help out?

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That it will not be a problem for your daughter to do the tandem parasail flight in Taupo with you and to have an extra person come along to assist.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 28th Dec 22 at 17:16

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Hi guys is the 139 price for all ages?I came and saw use down at the marina 2yrs ago and put 3 of my Grandsons which they loved.I have 14 grandkids and on a pension.So as each one has a special birthday eg,10,13,15.Last year I put another 6 up at $110 each.Im now wanting to book for another 3 to do it this Xmas they get this as their birthday and Xmas in one..IBut I'm going to be a cheeky Nana and ask if use would consider giving me a little discount as this would mean 12 have enjoyed the ride.

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Hi I have a gift voucher I’d like to redeem for Parasailing - Big Sky Taupo. Gift Voucher Code: ENZXFMERUO06337
This expires on 18/12/22. Can I make a booking for January between 3rd - 6th 2023?

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Hi,

My group is looking at 3 pax triple flight. Is it possible to give some leeway, we checked that our group total weight is around 220kg, not sure if that is ok with you guys. Thanks.

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Can I buy an open ticket as a gift so the recipient can book a date suitable for them?

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You sure can! You can either find the activity you would like to gift them with, click 'Book Now' at the bottom of the page and select 'I want this to be an open dated Gift Voucher'. Alternatively, you can purchase a dollar value Gift Voucher, pick the amount and let them choose the activity! (in the 'Experiences' drop-down menu) Our vouchers are valid for up to 12 months and can be redeemed up until the expiry date for an activity at a date past the expiry 😊

Comment by: ETG on 5th Feb 21 at 15:17

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Is this ready for tomorrow morning for parasailing

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Hi there how much is it for two people at at time?

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Hi Renee. Yes, currently the cost to do the parasailing in Taupo is $80 per person if you go first thing in the morning on the Early Bird Flight or $89 each if you fly at any other time of the day. This price is the same per person for solo or tandem flights. So if there are 2 of you wanting to do the tandem flight then the cost would be $160 total if you booked the early bird rate.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 26th Feb 14 at 11:17

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Hi there, i was just wondering if you guys operate around the beginnning of October? we are thinking of coming over on the weekend of October 6th & 7th school break.

Thanks :)

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Hi Megan. Unfortunately the Big Sky parasailing in Taupo only operates during the summer months (December - April). There is a parasailing company called K Jet Parasailing in Rotorua which is an hour drive north of Taupo that operates all year round. You can book this via this website.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Sally) on 17th Jun 12 at 11:53

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