Tour Program

Day 1 | Kia Ora (welcome) to New Zealand
Everyone arrives at Christchurch International Airport. Look out for our Paraglidingnz tour guide, wearing a Paraglidingnz T-shirt, and holding a sign. We will then take a short drive to the city of Christchurch; check in at our accommodation; fill out the unavoidable paper work (NZHGPA Visitor License, etc), and maybe have a first flight at a soaring site, or just dine and relax to get over your jet lag.

Day 2 – Day 3 | Christchurch - Wings over South Pacific
Fly at the very reliable coastal soaring sites of the Banks Peninsula, just outside Christchurch, to warm up your ground han-dling/flying skills and get used to the sea breeze from South Pacific. When you feel comfortable in the wind, soar along the cliffs and enjoy the spectacular view with endless air time.

Day 4 | Excursion - Wings over Canterbury
Thermal flying at one of these sites: The French Village AKAROA, the Alpine Resort HANMER SPRINGS, the Ski Resort METHVEN, or in the mountains of the CRAIGIEBURN RANGE.

Day 5 | Transfer - Christchurch - Queenstown
Today we are traveling by bus (optional by plane) to Queenstown (travel distance 600 km, total travel time 6 _ hours), past some of the most spectacular scenery New Zealand has to offer. If the weather situation is favorable, we will take a break at Lake Tekapo to go flying, before traveling further on to our destination, Queenstown.

Day 6 – Day 10 | Queenstown - Wings over Queenstown
Thermal flying in the undisputed “Adventure Capital of the World”, at one of the following sites: CROWN TERRACE,THE REMARKABLES, SKY LINE or CORONET PEAK - where in 2000, local pilot Angus Tapper took off to set the New Zealand XC record of an unbelievable 130 km.

Day 11 | Excursion - Wings over the Southern Alps
Visiting the township of Wanaka, gateway to the Southern Alps, with its flying sites: CARDRONA and TREBLE CONE. Evening Party: It is time to say Haere Ra (goodbye) to Queenstown and to our team by all going out for a good night out in Queenstown

Day 12 | Transfer to Queenstown Airport
It is time to say goodbye to the crew and all the new friends we made…until we meet again for more paragliding adventures.