Terms & Conditions
Please note!
The sport of paragliding is weather dependent. Our number one priority is passenger safety and therefore flights will be postponed and rescheduled if weather conditions are not suitable. MELBOURNE PARAGLIDING Pty Ltd shall under no circumstances be liable for the cost of your transport.
Our flying season is from mid October to end of April. Tandem flights are also possible off season but during that time we are only flying on weekends with suitable weather conditions.
The sport of paragliding is weather dependent. Our number one priority is passenger safety and therefore flights will be postponed and rescheduled if weather conditions are not suitable. MELBOURNE PARAGLIDING Pty Ltd shall under no circumstances be liable for the cost of your transport.
Our flying season is from mid October to end of April. Tandem flights are also possible off season but during that time we are only flying on weekends with suitable weather conditions.
Weight limit
Minimum passenger weight is 20kg. Maximum passenger weight is 120kg.
Minimum passenger weight is 20kg. Maximum passenger weight is 120kg.
Age limit
The minimum tandem passenger age is 10 years old with parental/legal guardian written consent. There is no maximum age limit.
The minimum paragliding course participant age is 14 years old with parental/legal guardian written consent. Minimum age to obtain the paragliding pilot certificate is 15 years old.
The minimum tandem passenger age is 10 years old with parental/legal guardian written consent. There is no maximum age limit.
The minimum paragliding course participant age is 14 years old with parental/legal guardian written consent. Minimum age to obtain the paragliding pilot certificate is 15 years old.
Meeting place
The sport of paragliding is weather dependent. We meet you at the confirmed flying site on the day of your flight. We do not offer transportation to and from flying sites. In case of a cancellation or rescheduling of the flight due to weather MELBOURNE PARAGLIDING Pty Ltd shall under no circumstances be liable for the cost of your transport.
The sport of paragliding is weather dependent. We meet you at the confirmed flying site on the day of your flight. We do not offer transportation to and from flying sites. In case of a cancellation or rescheduling of the flight due to weather MELBOURNE PARAGLIDING Pty Ltd shall under no circumstances be liable for the cost of your transport.
Fitness
Passengers need a basic level of fitness, same as that required to drive a car.
Passengers need a basic level of fitness, same as that required to drive a car.
Clothing
It is recommended to wear long sleeved clothing and sport footwear.
It is recommended to wear long sleeved clothing and sport footwear.
Cameras
Passengers can carry their own camera at their own responsibility provided it is securely attached via a lanyard. No helmet cameras are allowed.
Passengers can carry their own camera at their own responsibility provided it is securely attached via a lanyard. No helmet cameras are allowed.
Motion sickness
The motion of a paraglider in the air has been known to affect people susceptible to motion sickness. If you do suffer from motion sickness, it is advisable to take medication prior to your flight.
It is advisable not to ingest any heavy food at least 2-3 hrs before flying. It is recommended to drink a lukewarm lemonade (freshly squeezed) without sugar on the morning of the flight.
The motion of a paraglider in the air has been known to affect people susceptible to motion sickness. If you do suffer from motion sickness, it is advisable to take medication prior to your flight.
It is advisable not to ingest any heavy food at least 2-3 hrs before flying. It is recommended to drink a lukewarm lemonade (freshly squeezed) without sugar on the morning of the flight.
No alcohol/drugs
No alcohol/drugs for eight hours prior to the flight. Due to the foot launching and landing techniques employed in paragliding, the passenger plays a major role in assisting the pilot to execute a successful flight. For this reason, it is important that the passenger is not affected by alcohol or other drugs. The pilot reserves the right to refuse carriage of any passenger deemed affected by alcohol or other drugs.
No alcohol/drugs for eight hours prior to the flight. Due to the foot launching and landing techniques employed in paragliding, the passenger plays a major role in assisting the pilot to execute a successful flight. For this reason, it is important that the passenger is not affected by alcohol or other drugs. The pilot reserves the right to refuse carriage of any passenger deemed affected by alcohol or other drugs.
Gift vouchers
Gift vouchers are issued in a digital form only and sent via email. Gift vouchers have three years validity from the date of purchase. They are transferable to another person. Recipient of the gift voucher can organise the booking by contacting us directly. In case of bad weather on the day of the flight the booking is rescheduled to the next available date.
Gift vouchers are issued in a digital form only and sent via email. Gift vouchers have three years validity from the date of purchase. They are transferable to another person. Recipient of the gift voucher can organise the booking by contacting us directly. In case of bad weather on the day of the flight the booking is rescheduled to the next available date.
Cancellations and refunds
Tandem Flight Cancellations more than 48 hours prior to the booking date are refunded in full*. Cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the booking date are not refunded. In case of bad weather on the day of the flight we either reschedule to the earliest available date or issue a refund*.
No shows result in an automatic cancellation.
Late arrivals result in a cancellation if the late arrival means we cannot fulfil your flight on the day of your booking.
Gift vouchers are non refundable but can be transferred to another person and have three years validity from the date of purchase. Cancellations of Gift Voucher Tandem flight bookings less than 48 hours prior to the booking date render the Voucher invalid.
Licence Course cancellations more than 4 weeks prior are refunded in full*. Cancellations less than 4 weeks and not later than 1 week prior to the course start date are not refunded (unless the course was run as full whereby the place was filled on short notice), they can however be credited towards one other course within 12 months. Cancellations 1 week or less prior to the course start date are not refunded.
*Full refund in case of a domestic bank transfer purchase. All credit card and/or paypal purchase cancellations including international bank transfers incur a credit card/bank processing fee.
Tandem Flight Cancellations more than 48 hours prior to the booking date are refunded in full*. Cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the booking date are not refunded. In case of bad weather on the day of the flight we either reschedule to the earliest available date or issue a refund*.
No shows result in an automatic cancellation.
Late arrivals result in a cancellation if the late arrival means we cannot fulfil your flight on the day of your booking.
Gift vouchers are non refundable but can be transferred to another person and have three years validity from the date of purchase. Cancellations of Gift Voucher Tandem flight bookings less than 48 hours prior to the booking date render the Voucher invalid.
Licence Course cancellations more than 4 weeks prior are refunded in full*. Cancellations less than 4 weeks and not later than 1 week prior to the course start date are not refunded (unless the course was run as full whereby the place was filled on short notice), they can however be credited towards one other course within 12 months. Cancellations 1 week or less prior to the course start date are not refunded.
*Full refund in case of a domestic bank transfer purchase. All credit card and/or paypal purchase cancellations including international bank transfers incur a credit card/bank processing fee.
Other Conditions
Participants are requested to declare at time of booking medical conditions including: Pregnancy, heart conditions, high blood pressure, bone disorders, dislocations, epilepsy, neurological disorders, disabilities and physical impairment. These conditions do not necessarily exclude clients from this activity, but may require further consultation prior to confirmation.
Participants are requested to declare at time of booking medical conditions including: Pregnancy, heart conditions, high blood pressure, bone disorders, dislocations, epilepsy, neurological disorders, disabilities and physical impairment. These conditions do not necessarily exclude clients from this activity, but may require further consultation prior to confirmation.
Liability & Insurance
Passengers are required to follow instructor's directions. Disregarding instructions may result in physical injuries. MELBOURNE PARAGLIDING Pty Ltd and its partners, management and its staff shall under no circumstances whatsoever be liable for any injuries or loss or damage to passengers/students participating in the paragliding sport. All passengers will be required to sign a legal indemnity form prior to their flight. The package includes a third party liability insurance. Personal insurance will not be covered from the package. Passengers must have their own insurance coverage.
Passengers are required to follow instructor's directions. Disregarding instructions may result in physical injuries. MELBOURNE PARAGLIDING Pty Ltd and its partners, management and its staff shall under no circumstances whatsoever be liable for any injuries or loss or damage to passengers/students participating in the paragliding sport. All passengers will be required to sign a legal indemnity form prior to their flight. The package includes a third party liability insurance. Personal insurance will not be covered from the package. Passengers must have their own insurance coverage.
MELBOURNE PARAGLIDING Pty Ltd
Our Instructors reserve the right to refuse flights for safety reasons.
Our Instructors reserve the right to refuse flights for safety reasons.
