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Flying Kiwi Parasail

Marsden Road | P.O.Box 230, Paihia, New Zealand
+64 9 402 6068
Ranked #14 of 28 tours in Paihia
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Water sports
Description: New Zealands highest parasail.
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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

it was my first time doing this and it was the best, the views were fantastic and it felt like we were flying, very cool. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

My husband and I had booked this end of last year, but couldn't go due to the weather. We tried a second time, but again the weather was crappy again...anyway last weekend we finally managed to get some good weather! The guys are very friendly and explained that they were running a bit late....they seem to try and squeeze as... More

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Gent
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

I booked a date for a parasailing flight but didn't get a time. We didn't find a desk, but a friendly person from another company phoned them and set a time for us. When we got there we hardly got an hello from the two guys, we were fortunately invited on the boat and took of, and without any explanation,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

Did a tripe with the kids. They loved it and the views wre spectatcular!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

My nine-year-old daughter and I did the tandem parasail. The guys on the boat were very professional and reassuring. We both loved the flight and would happily have stayed up there longer. She said it was the best thing she's ever done. Definitely recommend it. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2011

We arrived in New Zealand with an open mind, fully expecting to try out the various adrenaline-rushing activities such as bungee jumping, the skywalk in Auckland and zorbing. Unfortunately, all cost upwards of $200 for a few seconds fun, which would have left us with an empty wallet. When we arrived in Paihia we noticed the Flying Kiwi Parasail and... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2011

A great, nerve racking experience that I had to build up to (Im 63 years old) but once up there, loved it. Want to do it again solo next time. Bit pricey, think they thought we were tourists. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2011

I had never done parasailing before and it always appealed to me so when we took the ferry back from Russell and i saw it was available i had to have a go. Reassured by the ladies at the info center i would not get wet i booked in right away. The guys at the flying Kiwi were great and... More

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UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2009

Definately the best way to see the bay! You can either go single or two together,I went up with my sister sooo much fun! Amazing views of the surrounding Islands. Friendly crew on the boat and they took some great pictures for us, especially of us getting our feet dipped in the water! this is optional you don't have to... More

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Princeton, New Jersey
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2009

This is something that we really loved while in Paihia. Even though I have parasailed in other places, Flying Kiwi parasail is much higher, can be 1000 ft if you like. You can see different islands and the quaint town of Russell, really fun. There are other attractions, but this is the most memorable. I felt very safe. More

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