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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.
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New Zealand welcomes visitors, we have fantastic flying sites and something to offer every pilot.
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Elevating Pilotage Through Community What would your free-flight progression have been like without learning from fellow pilots? For many of us, lessons from others have not only...
Fly Like a Bird, Think Like a Pilot
The NZHGPA recently launched a national safety campaign helping pilots to advance their flying careers by staying safe in the fun zone. "Focus on the thinking part of your...
30 Years of Paragliding
This Day in History - 16 August 1994 Celebrating 30 years of paragliders joining in the fun with the hang gliders and becoming one big flying community that we know today as The New...
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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.