GFORCE Paragliding vs Glide Queenstown
Two Queenstown operators compared (Paragliding). GFORCE Paragliding starts at NZ$299 and Glide Queenstown at NZ$1,800. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
GFORCE Paragliding
- Launches from Bob's Peak above central Queenstown
- Photo and video package $80, bought after the flight
- Does not fly if conditions are not right
Tandem Paragliding Flight
- From
- NZ$299 per person
- Length
- Flight typically 7-10 minutes; allow up to 60 minutes from check-in
- Min age
- No age restrictions
- Weight
- 20-100 kg (may vary with fitness and weather)
- Cancellation
- Weather cancellations offered reschedule or full refund; refund available if moved to Coronet Peak.
Glide Queenstown
- Formerly Coronet Peak Tandems, per its site footer; books through coronetpeaktandems.rezdy.com
- Launches from the summit of Coronet Peak, which it calls the highest take-off in Queenstown
- Destination Queenstown says it has flown since 1999 and takes at most 2 passengers a day
- Run by pilot Angus Tapper, four-time NZ paragliding champion (Destination Queenstown listing)
- Combos run December to March; glider flights also sold alone from Omarama (1 hour NZ$800)
Gliding / Paragliding combo
- From
- NZ$1,800 per person
- Length
- Two consecutive days
- Weight
- Paragliding max 90 kg including clothing and shoes
- Cancellation
- No fee for weather cancellations; full refund over 48 hours; 50% fee 24 to 48 hours; no refund within 24 hours; changes NZ$50 each.
GLIDING / Hang Gliding Combo
- From
- NZ$1,800 per person
- Length
- Two consecutive days
- Weight
- Hang gliding max 80 kg October to March, 70 kg in April
- Cancellation
- No fee for weather cancellations; full refund over 48 hours; 50% fee 24 to 48 hours; no refund within 24 hours; changes NZ$50 each.
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-22. See every operator in Paragliding.