Hang gliding tours in Byron, New South Wales, offer an exhilarating and unforgettable experience for adventure seekers. There are two main operators providing tandem hang gliding experiences in the area: Byron Bay - Lennox Head Hang Gliding and Byron Airwaves Hang Gliding School. Byron Bay - Lennox Head Hang Gliding offers tandem hang gliding experiences over the Cape Byron Nature Reserve and the ocean at Lennox Head. Led by Chief Flying Instructor Peter, who has over 9,000 tandem flights and 30 years of experience, the operator is ranked 20th in the world for hang gliding, providing the chance to witness whales, dolphins, turtles, and sharks from above.
Byron Airwaves Hang Gliding School operates daily, offering tandem introductory flights and lessons from Cape Byron and Lennox Headland. With over 30 years of experience and licensed instructors, the school offers a 30-minute tandem flight with an experienced instructor over Byron Bay's scenic coastal National Park. Providing the opportunity to spot dolphins, turtles, white-breasted sea eagles, and migrating humpback whales, both operators cater to beginners and provide a safe and thrilling experience. Bookings are required, and flights are subject to weather conditions. For the best chance to see migrating whales, try a flight during winter and spring months.