Visiting pilots

Haere Mai! Welcome to New Zealand!

Wellington has some fantastic coastal soaring sites flyable all year round as well as inland thermic sites with cross-country potential. If you have arrived from overseas then before spreading your wings please note that the laws for flying in New Zealand may be different to what you are used to. Please check out the New Zealand Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association to learn about the requirements for flying legally and safely in NZ. It is also important to note that our flying sites in Wellington are privately owned and we take great care to follow landowner requirements, so please fly with local pilots who will be happy to provide a site briefing.