Queenstown Adventure Guide

GFORCE Paragliding vs Skytrek

Two Queenstown operators compared (Paragliding). GFORCE Paragliding starts at NZ$299 and Skytrek at NZ$369. 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.

Check dates with GFORCE Paragliding

Skytrek

  • Flies tandem paragliders and hang gliders from Coronet Peak, launch areas 3,800 to 5,500 ft
  • Summer departures every 1.5 hours, 9am to 7:30pm
  • Its Destination Queenstown listing says it has flown over 60,000 customers in more than 30 years
  • Co-owner Ian Clark won the 2021 NZ hang gliding nationals (Destination Queenstown listing)
  • Photo and video package (30 to 40 photos, 2 to 3 videos) bought from the pilot after landing
  • Also flies tandem paragliding from Treble Cone near Wānaka (NZ$369), all year

Queenstown Summer Paragliding

From
NZ$369 per person
Length
Flights average 10-20 minutes; allow 1.5 hours to 2 hours (FAQ) from check-in
Min age
No minimum stated; has flown passengers aged 4 to 90; 18 and under need parent or guardian permission
Weight
Max 120 kg including clothing
Cancellation
Weather cancellations: reschedule or full refund. Free over 48 hours before; 50% fee 24 to 48 hours; full price within 24 hours.

Queenstown Hang Gliding

From
NZ$369 per person
Length
Flights average 10-20 minutes; allow 1.5 hours to 2 hours (FAQ) from check-in
Min age
No minimum stated; 18 and under need parent or guardian permission
Weight
Max 100 kg including clothing
Cancellation
Weather cancellations: reschedule or full refund. Free over 48 hours before; 50% fee 24 to 48 hours; full price within 24 hours.

Check dates with Skytrek

Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-22. See every operator in Paragliding.