New Zealand

Wanaka hike and fly race 2026

Daniel Rosinsky wins Wanaka Hike-and-Fly 2026

Daniel Rosinsky has won this year's Wanaka Hike and Fly race, which took place over three days in the mountains of Wanaka, New Zealand
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Wanaka Paragliding. Photo: Felix Wolk

Wanaka pilots fight to save ‘world class’ XC sites

Pilots who know Wanaka or Queenstown are being asked to add their voice to a campaign to limit an airspace grab
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Nathan Longhurst completes 100 of New Zealand's

Nathan Longhurst completes his 100 Peaks challenge

Nathan Longhurst has completed his three-month adventure to connect all the summits of the New Zealand Alpine Club's 100 Greatest Peaks
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Wanaka Hike-and-fly 2025

Shane Tighe wins Wanaka hike-and-fly

Australian pilot Shane Tighe has triumphed at the fifth edition of Wanaka hike-and-fly, which was held 21-24 February.
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Nathan Longhurst

NZ’S 100 Great Peaks climb-and-fly challenge

Nathan Longhurst set out in November 2024 to solo climb-and-fly every summit on The New Zealand Alpine Club’s 100 Great Peaks list
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Fly like a bird by the NZHGPA

Fly like a bird (but think like a pilot)

"Fly like a bird – think like a pilot" – a campaign in New Zealand encourages free flight pilots to adopt a more safety-conscious approach
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Wanaka Hike-and-Fly 2025

Entries open for Wanaka Hike-and-Fly 2025

The fifth edition of the Wanaka Hike and Fly will take place between 21 and 24 February 2025. Applications are now open.
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Ben Kellett, paraglider pilot

Masterclass: Flying New Zealand with Ben Kellett

Covering all the details including weather forecasting, airspace and logistics, and explaining the incredibly scenic flying routes around Wanaka and Queenstown.
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Magic Land Festival

Magic Land Festival Lands Successfully

The biggest cheers went to those who splash-landed. Laura Trott shares the good vibes from the Magic Land Festival in Wanaka
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Wanaka Hike-and-Fly

Wanaka Hike-and-Fly Race Roundup

The Wanaka Hike & Fly 2024 was blessed with three flyable days. Organiser Kinga Masztalerz reports on this "exceptional" adventure race.
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