Skytrek Tandem Hang Gliding
Head Office: 
Unit 3b, 156 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown.
PO Box 2406, Queenstown, New Zealand.

Telephone: +64 3 409 0625
Fax: +64 3 409 0623
Email: info@skytrek.co.nz
Web: www.skytrek.co.nz

Contact person: Ian Clark

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Imagine running down a slope, the wind in your face and with every step you take your whole body becomes lighter and lighter until, quite magically, you take flight….

Watch in awe as a panorama unfolds before you – mountainous ancient pillars of rock, powerful winding rivers, and glistening tranquil lakes.

Skytrek will take you there...

Flight descriptions:

Tandem Scenic Flight:
Fly with your certified tandem pilot knowing that he will guide the hang glider down to a safe and gentle landing while you relax and enjoy the experience taking in the beautiful scenery.

NEW: Hands-on Instructional Flight:
For those who wish to take control, let our experienced pilots pass the controls over to you while keeping safety top of mind.  A flight certificate is issued to those who take this challenge.

Information relating to both flight options:

Duration :
Allow two to three hours round trip from Queenstown. Flights average 10 to 20 minutes. Digital photos and video are available

Transport:
Courtesy van which departs from NZ Shred, 19 Shotover St, Queenstown. Out of town pick ups are by arrangement.

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Departures
Summer:  9 am, 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm
Winter:   9.30 am, 12.30 pm, 3.30 pm

What to bring: Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended. Bring your camera!

Spectators: If you’re accompanying a fare-paying passenger, come along for the ride and enjoy the panorama (on a space-available basis).

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Why fly with SkyTrek?

SkyTrek pioneered hang gliding in New Zealeand and has flown more than 37,000 people since 1992.

SkyTrek operate from Coronet Peak and are the only ones operating from the Remarkables as well!

Our six pilots have a combined total of more than 60 years’ hang gliding experience in Queenstown. All have a true safety record and are certified tandem pilots.

Skytrek owner Ian Clark has flown for 17 years and has held the New Zealand hang gliding distance record for 11 years . He represented New Zealand twice in the World Hang Gliding Championships, has been safety officer for the Auckland Hang Gliding Club and operations manager for the New Zealand Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association.

 

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