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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Paraglider harnesses with zip reserve container
This is DHV safety notice regarding all PG harnesses with 2 zips, where a separate zip closes the rescue container. Follow the link for the full notice:...
PG competition rules for member review
PARAGLIDING COMPETITION RULES V24 New Changes for member review 2022. After incidents in recent competition and a general review of the current V23 Competition Rules the following changes...
Hang Gliding Nationals 2023
The HG Murchison Nationals dates have been set! Practice Days: Thurs 2nd/Fri 3rd Feb 2023 Competition Days: Sat 4th to Sat 11th Feb. See the competitions blog for more info.
Members Hub
The NZHGPA is the governing body of paragliding and hang gliding in New Zealand and exists to develop, protect, and promote the sport of hang gliding and paragliding in New Zealand. On this site you can find information about paragliding schools, hang gliding schools, and local paragliding and hang gliding clubs. Login to the Members hub to access member information and resources.