Parasail Bay of Islands Paihia – New Zealand’s Highest
Parasail Bay of Islands with Flying Kiwi Parasail
Parasailing in Paihia is one of the most popular trips & one of the top things to do in the Bay of Islands.
Experience the Highest and Longest Parasail Flights in New Zealand with Kiwi Parasail.
Welcome to New Zealand’s Highest Parasailing Flight to 1,300 feet. Jump on board our specialised Parasail Boat for the high-flying experience of a lifetime.
The scenery is simply awesome. Take a solo, tandem or triple Parasail Flight, and soar high above the 
tranquil blue waters of Paihia, Russell and the Bay of Islands.
Enjoy the incredible 360 degree aerial views. You will see stunning aerial landscapes all the way out to Cape Brett, it is just breathtaking.
Take off and landing is easy from the back deck of this custom designed boat and with over 20 years experience and a perfect safety record, it’s safe for the whole family with no physical restrictions or experience required.
The crew will fit your lifejackets and a comfortable hands free harness, a brief from the skipper, and the chute is inflated at the back of the boat before you are clipped in and then airborne to enjoy the exhilaration of free flight.
At the conclusion of your flight the chute is winched back in and you land on the boats stable platform ensuring a smooth landing and you don’t even get wet.
Each flight lasts about 10-12 minutes in the air and the whole duration of the trip is approximately one hour.
Parasailing Paihia – Flight Options and Prices:
Parasail Bay of Islands
Solo Parasail Flight to 1300 feet
Tour Duration: approx 90 minutes
Departs: Select time at time of booking
You won’t believe how peaceful and quiet it is over the Bay of Islands. Just sit back relax and enjoy the amazing sceneries at 1300ft of line.
On a clear day you might see the “hole in the rock’ and the outer Islands past Russell. We regularly have dolphins, Orca’s and other marine mammals visiting the Bay so keep your eyes out. You might see different current lines in the water and sail boats pass underneath you.
Or hang upside down in our custom made harnesses to get the Adrenalin option if it is too peaceful and beautiful for you.
Parasail Bay of Islands
Experience Tandem Parasailing with a Friend
Tour Duration: approx 90 minutes
Departs: Select time at time of booking
Summer time we dip in the water so if this is something you want to enjoy make sure to wear your togs and bring a small bag onboard with a change of clothes or a towel. The dipping is controlled by the skipper and perfectly safe.
Just sit back relax and enjoy the amazing sceneries at 1300ft. On a clear day you might see the “hole in the rock’ and the outer Islands past Russell. We regularly have dolphins, Orca’s and other marine mammals visiting the Bay so keep your eyes out. You might see different current lines in the water and sail boats pass underneath you.
Parasail Bay of Islands
Triple parasail flight to 1300 feet
Tour Duration: approx 90 minutes
Departs: Select time at time of booking
Enjoy our Triple Parasail together with friends or family members. An epic activity for families or three mates to do together. Just sit back relax and enjoy the amazing sceneries at 1300ft.
Summer time we dip in the water so if this is something you want to enjoy make sure to wear your togs and bring a small bag onboard with a change of clothes or a towel. The dipping is controlled by the skipper and perfectly safe. To get dipped in the water is an option so no problems if you do not want to get dipped. Take off and landings are from the back deck of the Parasail boat.
Parasail Paihia
Private Charter Parasail Trip
Tour Duration: approx 90 minutes
Departs: Select time at time of booking
What a fabulous team building activity!
Are you having a family or business/Christmas get together? Bring them all Parasailing in the Bay of Islands. On our Private charter trips you have the boat to yourselves for an hour and a half (yes this includes shuttle time? We will pick you up from any private Islands in the Bay or private yachts. Bring a cooler with some snacks and drinks for an epic time on the water. We can take up to 12 people on the boat at the same time with everyone taking turns to go up in the parasail.
What to Wear:
We recommend wearing shorts and a t-shirt over bathing clothes, and flip flops or sandals for your feet. In cooler conditions, it’s recommended to wear a long-sleeve shirt, hoodie or jacket, and even in summer an extra layer is nice to have, especially after a dip!
What to Bring:
Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a small towel are recommended. You can bring cameras at your own risk. For hot days, drinking water is also nice to have since the boat ride is about an hour. You can purchase water on board or at the dock
Things You Need To Know:
- If two or three of you go up in the parachute together, sitting next to each other and wearing your own separate harnesses. The combined flight weight must be less than 200-240 kilos (wind dependent)
- A child fare is 14yrs and under.
- Our skippers onboard reserves all rights to change any flight combinations
- A child under 8 years must parasail with an adult over 18 years
- A child must weigh more than 20 kilos to be able to go parasailing.
- Don’t forget to ask on arrival about our GO-Pro video package. The Go-Pro sits on a selfie stick in front of you and takes photos every 5 seconds and a video of you in the parachute with the epic views in the background. You leave the boat afterwards with the SD memory card.
- If you have a friend or family member with you that would like to accompany you onboard the boat we charge $30 for observers so just inquire.
- No age or physical limitations
- Bare in mind that it is always cooler on the water vs. being on land so make sure to wear suitable clothing for the day
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