Treble Cone / Wānaka, New Zealand

Stylized landscape portrait of Treble Cone / Wānaka near Wānaka / Matukituki Valley, Otago

Paragliding Flight Atlas · Otago

Treble Cone / Wānaka

A ski-area mountain above Lake Wānaka where the Southern Alps keep adding layers until the horizon gives up.

Atlas take

The lake improves the view; the valley wind edits the plan

Treble Cone / Wānaka is a high alpine ski-area launch near Wānaka / Matukituki Valley, Otago. Pilots know it for lake Wānaka and Southern Alps views, access toward the Matukituki Valley and mountain cross-country terrain, and the primary Wānaka flying site.

Flying characterMountain thermal, Cross-country, and Morning speed flying
Best fitThis is mountain flying; pilots require current club information and experience appropriate to high terrain, cold, turbulence, valley wind, and remote landing options. Primary Wānaka flying site managed through current Southern Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club guidance and ski-area access.
Best monthsDecember through March

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Current site guidance

Check visitor access and site status.

Use the responsible local source to confirm the current requirements before committing to independent flying.

Read the Treble Cone site guide

Local support

Make the practical side easier.

The local club links this group from its visiting-pilot guidance. Use it to seek current local context; Facebook sign-in or group approval may be required.

Southern Club Facebook group

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