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Activity Code: PORT101
Overview
Parasailing is perfect for everyone - from the timid to the adrenalin charged junkie. The experience begins as you step onboard and you will receive a short briefing from your flight instructor. When it's your turn to parasail, you and your friend will be secured in a safety harness sitting one infront of the other, where we'll use the latest hydraulic technology to release you on and off the vessel.
From the platform of the speed boat the two of you are gently winched into the sky, reaching a maximum height of approximately 100 meters. So just sit back, relax and enjoy the amazing view. The choice is yours as to whether you would like to stay dry or take a dip.
Observe the marine life as Port Stephens is resident to approximately 80 dolphins - so whether you are in the air or enjoying the boat ride, the dolphins seem just out of reaching distance. Their grace and playfulness is stunning and the sounds are mesmerising.
At the completion of your 8-10 minute flight you will be winched back onto the boat platform. The safest way to parasail is by landing on the boat's platform. When not in flight, you will enjoy an exciting boat ride whilst others take their turn.
Location
Nelson Bay (Lower Nth Coast / Newcastle - New South Wales)
This activity takes place in Nelson Bay, New South Wales.
Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Numbers
In the boat there will be you and up to 8 other passengers, with 2 experienced crew members.
Session Time
The time spent in the air will last for approximately 8-10 minutes, with a maximum of 5 flights per hour. When not in flight, you will both enjoy an exciting boat ride whilst others take their turn - the maximum time on the boat will be 1 hour.
Guidelines & Restrictions
No experience is necessary. Minimum age is 10 years old and children aged 10 - 15 must ride tandem with an adult. Comfortable casual clothing is recommended such as board shorts. Bring along you swimmers if you would like to be dipped and a camera to capture the action.
Extra Info
This activity is highly weather dependent and will not operate if the wind is more than15 knots. This activity goes on the hour (eg. 9am, 10am 11am)
Booking Insurance
It is recommended that you consider GoDo Cancellation Cover. This is insurance cover for losses incurred if the activity is cancelled (under certain circumstances) by you or the activity supplier. Click here for further details.
Please note: GoDo and/or the activity supplier cannot provide a REFUND for cancellations, no matter the reasons. However, should you obtain Cancellation Cover, you maybe be able to make a claim directly to Mondial Assistance, our Cancellation Cover provider.
Contact Us
Got a question? Check out our Online Help area or Ask the Activity Supplier directly through an email service that will allow the activity supplier to receive an email and get back to you as soon as possible. To protect your privacy we ask that you do not provide the activity supplier with your contact details or ask for their contact details.
Reviews
"the parasailing was fantastic!! we both had a great time and would love to do it again. we did however forget our camera and it was a shame we didn't get any shots. an idea might be to take a camera on board to take photos so silly people like us would have had memories to keep through photos even though we forgot our camera. fantastic time. absolutely sensational!!" Elyse, Sep 2007