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Launch from Coronet Peak and glide over the Wakatipu valley on a tandem paragliding flight—no experience needed. Expect a short shuttle from Queenstown, a safety briefing, and sweeping alpine-to-lake views.
Launch from Coronet Peak and glide over the Wakatipu valley on a tandem paragliding flight—no experience needed. Expect a short shuttle from Queenstown, a safety briefing, and sweeping alpine-to-lake views.
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Operated by SkyTrek Tandems · Queenstown, Otago
You stand at the edge of Coronet Peak with wind undercutting the horizon and the Wakatipu valley fanning out below like a living map. The pilot checks lines, the harness settles across your shoulders, and for a few breathless moments the mountain seems to hold its breath—then gravity loosens and the world opens.
easy.
90 minutes.
Suitable for most fitness levels—be able to walk on uneven ground, climb a short slope, and perform a brief running launch if instructed.
No—tandem flights pair you with a qualified pilot who handles takeoff, flight, and landing; only basic mobility is required.
Age and weight limits vary by operator—booking asks for passenger weight and age at time of reservation; contact the operator if you have concerns.
Flights are weather-dependent; operators offer full refunds or rescheduling if conditions are unsafe—call the weather line an hour before departure.
Yes—the tour typically includes a courtesy shuttle from a central Skytrek/Ziptrek desk in Queenstown to the Coronet Peak launch site and return to town after landing.
Coronet Peak developed as one of the Otago region’s early commercial ski fields in the mid-20th century and later became an adventure-sports takeoff point as Queenstown’s tourism grew.
Respect alpine habitats by staying on marked access routes, never feeding kea, and packing out all rubbish—alpine ecosystems here are fragile and slow to recover.
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