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Tandem Paragliding In Paradise!
Soar through the sky above the stunning tropical coastline between Cairns and Port Douglas and experience the serenity of flight and the rush of adrenaline in one unforgettable adventure!
Overlooking beautiful beaches, lush rainforest-clad mountains and the Great Barrier Reef, you’ll be flying in a paragliding paradise!
With a professional tandem pilot, you’ll enjoy a safe and unforgettable adventure in the sky.
- Skip the cliff-jumping and instead feel yourself gently lifted into the sky in a smooth and unique beach take-off.
- Fly with the birds up to 1,000ft and soak in breath-taking panoramic views of the tropical coastline from rainforest to reef.
- Opt for some exhilarating aerobatics or simply enjoy gliding peacefully through the sky.
- After 15-20mins of flying, land gracefully back on the beach, a soft and gentle return to earth after your sky-high adventure.
What’s Included
- 15 – 20 minute flight
- Qualified tandem pilot
- All safety equipment
- Free return transfers from Cairns City, Trinity Beach and Palm Cove (optional)
Availability
Tandem flights are available between June and September. Flights are available daily, typically between 12pm and 5pm.
Location
Wangetti Beach, at the end of Wangetti Beach Road, a 2 minute drive from Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures and Rex Lookout, a 30 minute drive from Port Douglas, and a 40 minute drive from Cairns. Car parking is available.
Weather Considerations
Tandem flights are weather dependent so there may be delays or changes to your flight if weather conditions are unsuitable for flying. We kindly ask for your patience, understanding and flexibility should this situation arise – the weather is out of our control and your safety is our top priority. Please take this into account when organising transport.
Transport
Optional free return transfers from Cairns City, Palm Cove and Trinity Beach are available for passengers (if required). Two timing options are available depending on tandem flight times.
1. Morning pick-up: Suitable for tandem flights at 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm. Pick-up times and locations are noted below. Return departure from Wangetti Beach will be around 3pm.
– Cairns City – 10:45am – Gilligan’s (89 Grafton Street)
– Cairns City – 10:50am – Opposite Reef Hotel Casino (34 Esplanade)
– Cairns City – 10:55am – Double Tree by Hilton (121-123 Esplanade)
– Trinity Beach – 11:10am (call to request pick-up location)
– Palm Cove – 11:20am (call to request pick-up location)
2. Afternoon pick-up: Suitable for tandem flights at 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm. Pick-up times and locations are noted below. Return departure from Wangetti Beach will be around 5:30pm.
– Cairns City – 1:15pm – Gilligan’s (89 Grafton Street)
– Cairns City – 1:20pm – Opposite Reef Hotel Casino (34 Esplanade)
– Cairns City – 1:25pm – Double Tree by Hilton (121-123 Esplanade)
– Trinity Beach – 1:40pm (call to request pick-up location)
– Palm Cove – 1:50pm (call to request pick-up location)
Booking is required – please choose the relevant pick-up option and pick-up time/location when making your booking. Failure to do so may result in transport being unavailable. You must arrive at your pick-up point 10 minutes before the meet time to avoid missing your transport.
If you organise your own alternative transport, we recommend allowing ample buffer time to account for potential weather delays. We suggest allowing at least 60 – 90mins for your experience. Missed transportation due to weather is not eligible for compensation.
Group Bookings
Group bookings are welcome. Please note that only one person can book onto a 30 minute time slot as only one person will fly at a time. Individuals in groups can fly one after the other, so when booking please select a different time slot for each person. After clicking ‘book now’ for one time slot, simply navigate back to the calendar to book a different time slot until all time slots have been selected and added to your cart. Alternatively, please call 1300 610 145 to organise your group booking.
What to Wear / Bring
- Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day. Perhaps a long sleeved top or light jacket as it may be cooler at higher altitudes.
- Wear enclosed footwear (e.g. running shoes).
- We recommend wearing sunglasses and applying sunscreen.
Video & Photos
- Personal cameras and phones are not permitted during the flight.
- A GoPro video of your flight is available as an add-on.
- You have the option of purchasing a GoPro video on the day of your flight when you check-in (incurs additional fee).
- Friends and family are welcome to come along and take photos and videos of your flight preparation, launch and landing.
Passenger Requirements
- Minimum age is 11 years (no maximum age limit!).
- Weight range for paragliding is between 30-120kg.
- Basic fitness and good general health are required for safety.
- Passengers are required to walk up to 300m along the beach (3-5mins) to get to the launch area. Then on take-off, passengers are required to walk briskly for approximately 4 – 5 steps.
- All passengers must sign a Sports Aviation Federation of Australia (SAFA) insurance waiver. Passengers under age 18 must have a parent/guardian to sign the insurance waiver on their behalf. Refusing to complete the waiver will result in cancellation of the flight and no refund will be given.
- Not accessible for wheelchair users.
- Not suitable for pregnant women.
Cancellation Policy
- If you need to cancel or reschedule your flight, at least 24 hours’ notice is required.
- If you cancel your flight within 24 hours of your flight time, your payment will be forfeited.
- If we cannot fly due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we will reschedule your flight free of charge.
About High Adventure
High Adventure is a premier paragliding and paramotor school in Australia, operating in NSW and QLD. With a team of world-class instructors and highly skilled pilots, High Adventure is the trusted choice for paragliding and paramotoring courses, paragliding tours, tandem flights and gear.
