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Glide Omarama rating icon 9.1

Terminal Building, Airport Road, Omarama 9448, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 6 of 367
Popularity in Category: 4 of 42
Popularity Worldwide: 2294 of 28532
Sailplane
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Glacier Helicopters rating icon 8.8

Glacier Country Helicopters, 10, Main Road, Franz Josef, Westland District, West Coast, 7856, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 16 of 367
Popularity in Category: 7 of 54
Popularity Worldwide: 3298 of 28532
Helicopter Sport
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G Force Paragliding rating icon 8.4

Gforce Paragliding Skyline, Gondola Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 30 of 367
Popularity in Category: 10 of 67
Popularity Worldwide: 4052 of 28532
Paragliding
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Adam January 13, 2025

Don’t skip the photo and video package they offer. I was hesitant, but the footage is absolutely worth it! It makes for great memories and you wouldn't want to miss those epic views.

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NZONE Skydive Queenstown rating icon 8.2

NZOne Skydive, 35, Shotover Street, Boydtown, Queenstown, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, 9200, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 32 of 367
Popularity in Category: 14 of 80
Popularity Worldwide: 4875 of 28532
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Paragliding
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Eric November 20, 2024

I suggest checking the weather forecast the day before. If it looks cloudy or rainy, you might want to reschedule for a clearer day. I did, and it made all the difference.

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iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown rating icon 7.8

27 Brecon Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 50 of 367
Popularity in Category: 19 of 80
Popularity Worldwide: 6109 of 28532
Skydiving
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Edward January 15, 2025

I suggest booking your session online ahead of time. It saves you some money and guarantees your spot, especially in peak seasons. I learned the hard way when I showed up and had to wait way longer than expected.

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Jane December 13, 2024

If you're nervous don't worry – the instructors are super chill and help you out. But I recommend practicing some basic body positions beforehand; it really helped me feel more in control during my flight.

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Mount Ruapehu Scenic rating icon 5.1

Mount Ruapehu, Manawatu-Wanganui 3382, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 130 of 367
Popularity in Category: 9 of 18
Popularity Worldwide: 13807 of 28532
Scenic Flights
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Margaret November 27, 2024

I think the earlier you can go the better—try to catch a flight around 8 AM. The views at sunrise are stunning, and you’ll dodge the crowds!

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Patricia October 23, 2024

I recommend checking the weather before you go. The conditions can change fast—our flight got delayed due to clouds, so we waited a while. Don't waste your day if the weather looks dodgy!

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Classic Flights rating icon 4.6

6 Spitfire Lane, Wanaka Airport, Wānaka 9382, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 144 of 367
Popularity in Category: 10 of 18
Popularity Worldwide: 15462 of 28532
Aerobatics
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Adam January 10, 2025

I think it’s best to arrive at least 30 minutes early. The staff are super friendly and can answer questions or give you tips to make the experience even more exciting. I almost skipped this part and would have missed out!

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Sunrise Balloons rating icon 4

374 Speargrass Flat Road, Speargrass Flat 9371, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 164 of 367
Popularity in Category: 26 of 40
Popularity Worldwide: 17078 of 28532
Hot Air Ballooning
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Skydive Franz rating icon 3.8

Franz Josef Glacier Base, 69 Cron Street, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 168 of 367
Popularity in Category: 50 of 80
Popularity Worldwide: 17727 of 28532
Skydiving
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Skydive Fox Glacier rating icon 2.7

1 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7886, New Zealand copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 205 of 367
Popularity in Category: 58 of 80
Popularity Worldwide: 20830 of 28532
Skydiving
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