Experience Queenstown Paragliding & Hang Gliding with SkyTrek
Experience Queenstown Paragliding & Hang Gliding with SkyTrek
Soar from Coronet Peak – Tandem Flights with Stunning Views Over Queenstown
Take Flight from Coronet Peak – An Unforgettable Queenstown Experience
Take your Queenstown adventure to new heights with a tandem paragliding or hang gliding experience from the iconic Coronet Peak—the highest commercial launch site in New Zealand. With SkyTrek, you’ll soar effortlessly above alpine peaks, glide across dramatic ridgelines, and take in sweeping aerial views of Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables, and the vast, untamed beauty of Central Otago.
Whether you’re chasing an adrenaline rush or simply want to float above some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, SkyTrek offers an experience that’s both thrilling and breathtaking. Their expert pilots ensure every flight is safe, smooth, and unforgettable—making this one of the top outdoor adventures in Queenstown.
🪂 What to Expect with SkyTrek Queenstown
- Choice of Adventure – Select between tandem paragliding or tandem hang gliding, both launching from 4,000 feet at Coronet Peak.
- Unmatched Scenic Views – Glide over Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the Southern Alps, with picture-perfect vistas in every direction.
- Experienced Pilots – Feel completely at ease with professional, fully certified tandem instructors who guide you from takeoff to landing.
- Photo & Video Packages – Relive your flight with optional GoPro photo and video packages, available to purchase after your tour.
- Free Transfers – Convenient pickup and return from central Queenstown included with every booking.
- Family Friendly – Suitable for ages 4 to 90, making it a bucket-list adventure the whole family can enjoy.
- Seasonal Availability – Flights operate daily from September to April, with multiple departure times throughout the day.
Wanaka Tandem Paraglide - Treble Cone
(All Year Round)
Price: Adult/Child $329.00 pp –
Departs: Departs every hour (9:00 am to 4:00pm) select time when booking
Duration: 1 Hour (20 minute flight approx)
Meeting Place: 2083 Wanaka-Mount Aspiring Rd, Treble Cone
Soar above the stunning alpine landscapes of Lake Wānaka on a year-round tandem paragliding adventure with SkyTrek. Launching from 3,600 feet atop the Treble Cone Ski Area, this unforgettable experience offers panoramic views of the Southern Alps, cascading Twin Waterfalls, and the turquoise waters of Lake Wānaka below.
🚀 Flight Details:
- Location: Treble Cone Ski Area, Wānaka
- Altitude: Launch from 3,600 feet
- Scenery Highlights: Lake Wānaka, Southern Alps, Twin Waterfalls
- Available: All year round
- Type: Tandem paragliding (no experience required)
- Duration: Allow 2.5–3 hours total including transfers
Tandem Paraglide (October to May)
Tandem Hang Glide (Sept to April)
Price: Adult/Child $329.00 pp –
Departs: Departs every 1.5 hours (9:00 am to 4:30pm) select time when booking
Duration: 1.5 Hour (20 minute flight approx)
Experience the thrill of tandem paragliding in Queenstown, launching from New Zealand’s highest commercial take-off point at 4,000 feet above sea level. From the slopes of Coronet Peak, you’ll float effortlessly above alpine landscapes with jaw-dropping views of Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables, and the Queenstown Basin below.
🚀 Flight Details:
- Location: Coronet Peak, Queenstown
- Altitude: Launch from 4,000 feet
- Scenery Highlights: Lake Wakatipu, Remarkables, Queenstown valleys
- Available: October to May
- Type: Tandem paragliding (no experience required)
- Duration: Allow 2.5–3 hours total including transfers
- Meeting Point: 45 Camp Street, inside the Ziptrek Ecotours shop
Price: Adult/Child $329.00 pp –
Departs: Departs every 1.5 hours (9:00 am to 4:30pm) select time when booking
Duration: 1.5 Hour (20 minute flight approx)
Take your Queenstown adventure to the next level with a thrilling tandem hang gliding flight from New Zealand’s highest commercial launch site—4,000 feet above sea level at Coronet Peak. Experience the closest sensation to true flight as you glide smoothly and silently over alpine ridges, with breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu, The Remarkables, and the vast Queenstown Basin.
🚀 Flight Details:
- Location: Coronet Peak, Queenstown
Altitude: Launch from 4,000 feet
Scenery Highlights: Lake Wakatipu, Remarkables, Queenstown valleys
Available: September to April
Type: Tandem hang gliding (no experience required)
Duration: Flight time up to 20 minutes | Allow 2.5–3 hours including transfers
Meeting Point: 45 Camp Street, inside the Ziptrek Ecotours shop
Whether you’re chasing the thrill of free flight or simply soaking in Queenstown’s alpine beauty, SkyTrek delivers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure from above. With experienced pilots, breathtaking launch points, and flexible options for paragliding or hang gliding, you’re in safe hands—and in for an unforgettable ride.
Book your SkyTrek Queenstown flight today and let the Southern Alps be your runway.
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📝 Need to Know Before You Fly
🎒 What to Bring for Your SkyTrek Flight
Warm clothing and suitable footwear are recommended for all flights. Jackets can also be provided on request to keep you comfortable in cooler conditions.
🚐 SkyTrek Transport & Flight Timing
SkyTrek offers a free courtesy shuttle departing from outside The Station Building, Queenstown.
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Summer flights: Allow approximately 1.5 hours
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Winter flights: Allow 2 hours (includes chairlift time)
👀 Can Spectators Join SkyTrek Flights?
Yes! Friends or family not flying are welcome to come along in the courtesy shuttle and enjoy the views from the launch site—space permitting.
📸 SkyTrek Photos & GoPro Video Options
Capture your flight with GoPro footage that showcases you, your pilot, and the stunning landscapes below. Photos and videos are available for purchase upon landing.
📄 Waiver & Medical Disclosure
All participants are required to complete a waiver form and declare any relevant medical conditions before flying.
❤️ SkyTrek Health & Medical Guidelines
SkyTrek does its best to accommodate individual circumstances. If you have any medical concerns, please contact us prior to booking.
Note: Pregnant passengers may only fly during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, and only on paragliding flights.
⚖️ SkyTrek Age & Weight Limits
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Paragliding: Max 120kg (March–May: 110kg)
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Hang Gliding: Max 100kg (March–May: 90kg)
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Suitable for ages 4 to 90 years
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Passengers under 18 require parental or guardian consent
🎿 SkyTrek Winter Flights & Chairlift Info
In winter, flights launch from the top of Coronet Peak.
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A chairlift ride is required with your pilot
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If you do not have a ski pass, a $35 foot pass must be purchased from SkyTrek at check-in
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Customers with their own ski pass may use it—don’t forget to bring it!
🛑 Seasonal Closure
SkyTrek Queenstown does not operate in May and early June while the ski field is closed. Flights resume mid-June and run through to the end of April.
SkyTrek Wānaka operates year-round.