Come Fly With Us
There are approximately 1500 members in the NZHGPA enjoying New Zealand’s uncrowded skies. There are 11 clubs throughout New Zealand and many commercial schools.
Hang gliding and paragliding are relatively inexpensive and easy to learn. You will fly solo after a few lessons with a certified instructor.
New Zealand is an awesome place to fly with coastal ridges and high mountains offering some of the best flying you can find anywhere in the world.
Flying in NZ
New Zealand welcomes visitors, we have fantastic flying sites and something to offer every pilot.
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Fly50 official video released
Thanks to Ryan Larraman, we are pleased to officially release this video celebrating 50 years of free flight in New Zealand. Check out the video below - like, share and subscribe! Thanks...
Moyes Hangglider – nut loosening
In our ongoing commitment to safety, we want to address an issue regarding the nyloc (locking) nut loosening on the top fittings on our gliders with Zoom uprights. Previously we've made...
UPDATE – NOW OPEN Paekākāriki, Kāpiti Coast
Update 31/3/24: Yay Paekākāriki is now open 🙂 Paekākāriki, Kāpiti Coast : site closed. There is a new land owner so the site is closed until further notice. While we do have permission to...
Website Updates
It is important the NZHGPA website is kept up to date with the most releveant information. If you have information about site closures, a safety notice or an upcoming event, please contact us so we can update the website accordingly.