Experience the thrill of paragliding in Victoria's High Country, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the stunning Alpine scenery. Several tour operators offer a variety of paragliding experiences, catering to beginners and experienced gliders alike. Active Flight Paragliding, located in Bright, North East Victoria, is Australia's premier paragliding training facility. They offer tandem paragliding flights with professional, qualified tandem pilots, conducted from a mountain for a more exhilarating experience.
Active Flight Paragliding provides various flight options to suit different preferences and levels of adventure. These options include the Basic Flight at $225, a gentle flight usually scheduled during calm morning or evening conditions. For those seeking more excitement, the Thermic Flight at $299 involves thermaling to gain height by catching warm rising air currents. The Extended Flight at $399 offers a scenic tour around Bright and its surrounding mountains, potentially reaching heights of 2500 meters. In addition to tandem flights, Active Flight Paragliding also offers introductory courses, paragliding license courses, and advanced courses.
For additional aerial adventures in Victoria's High Country, other options include joy flights offered by the Gliding Club of Victoria and scenic helicopter flights by HiLife Helicopters over alpine towns, countryside, and mountains in the Bright, Mount Buffalo, and Mount Hotham areas. Mile High Australia provides scenic helicopter flights from Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne to various destinations, including winery tours, regional golf courses, and the 12 Apostles. For a different experience, adventure flights aboard historic military training aircraft are available from Benalla Airport. Victoria's High Country offers a perfect destination for adrenaline seekers wanting a bird's eye view of the region's breathtaking scenery through paragliding and other aerial adventures.