Paragliding New Zealand

The solid foundation of Paraglidingnz.com is built around our experienced and professional team of enthusiasts, and we all have one thing in common: Our passion is our occupation. Flying Paragliders is for us not only a passion, flying is our expression of freedom and lifestyle.

The team at Paraglidingnz.com is always searching for new paragliding sites around the country, in addition to offering a good variety of established sites. New flying areas are always flown by us previously, and intensely tested. We feel that this allows us to offer our clients maximum flexibility, ensuring the best possible use of flyable days.


Pius Gobetti \| pius@paraglidingnz.com \| ++64 021 51 20 30

When I was a kid my parents dragged me up the Swiss Mountains, and I used to ask them: “why do I have to go up there?” It took me nearly 30 years to figure it out. Thank you “Mum and Dad” for introducing me to the wonderful world of the mountains.


1994 NZHGPA Paragliding License 1997 NZHGPA Tandem Rating PP 2	1998 NZHGPA Instructor Rating AIP 2001 NZHGPA Instructor Rating ISP


Dominic Eller \| dominic@paraglidingnz.com \| ++64 021 31 47 30

I have been nuts about flying since I was around 4 yrs old, Playing with my fathers model planes which mum gave to me and I of course broke. I always new I would be involved with flying somehow.
I have been constantly flying paragliders since 95 and love aerobatics! I am fortunate to be one half of the Airwave aerobatic team flying with Stefan Hodek.
I like to fly what ever I can get my hands on.


1995 NZHGPA Paragliding License 1996 NZHGPA Instructor Rating AIP	1997 Tandem Rating PP 2 1999 NZHGPA Instructor Rating ISP


Gavin Taylor \| gavin@paraglidingnz.com \| ++64 021 34 60 62

My 1st summer working in the Swiss alps I was blown away by all the paragliders up in the blue. After going for a tandem I was instantly addicted and began learning to fly shortly after. Since learning how to fly paraglitders, I have wanted to do little else, and have spent as much time as possible with my feet off the ground. I have been lucky enough to spend my flying life surrounded by some of the worlds best pilots, helping me to constantly improve my skills. Lets get up there!!!!!


2000 NZHGPA Paragliding License 2001 NZHGPA Instructor Rating AIP	2003 Tandem Rating PP 2 2003 NZHGPA Instructor Rating ISP