SKYDIVING · NEW ZEALAND
Two mountain ranges, two glaciers and a lake that fills half the North Island. These 15 jumps cover Queenstown, Franz Josef, Taupo and Abel Tasman, with the altitudes each drop zone offers and how often the weather grounds them.
Take a tandem skydive from 9,000, 13,000, 18,000, or possibly 20,000 feet above Parakai. You will freefall with an instructor for up to 75 seconds, with views toward Auckland’s east and west coasts, Waiheke Island, Piha Beach, Great Barrier Island, and Mt. Ruapehu.
“This was an incredible experience!!! Everything was top notch and the staff is excellent!! My teen daughter and I had the time of our lives!!”
Take a tandem jump above Queenstown from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet. NZONE supplies the gear, briefing, professional jumpmaster, and coach transfer from 35 Shotover Street. Plan for about three and a half hours, with photos and video available afterward.
“Incredible family activity with nice infrastructure, experienced coaches and feeling reassured all the way”
Take a tandem parachute jump from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet above Queenstown. You will freefall at up to 200kph, then float over Lake Wakatipu with an experienced jumpmaster such as Chris, Tim, or Tain. Return transport, equipment, and base facilities are included, but photos and video cost extra.
“The team were super professional and at the same time the tandems were very friendly giving us full assurance that we will be safe!! True to their words, we took the leap of faith & jumped from 12,000 ft. It was a thrilling & most memorable experience of our life!!”
You’ll ride to Taupo’s original drop zone, complete a safety briefing, and jump from 12,000 feet with a professional tandem master. Expect about 40 seconds of freefall at 200 kph, sweeping views of Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park, then a calm parachute ride back to earth. Pickup and media packages are available.
“I had an amazing skydiving experience with you today, June 19, 2025! The 12,000-ft jump, professional guides, and seamless hotel pick-up and drop-off were outstanding. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure!”
Take a tandem skydive over Lake Taupo from 12,000, 15,000, or 16,500 feet. Your English-speaking tandem master handles the technical work while you enjoy 45, 60, or 70 seconds of free fall, mountain views, and a calm parachute ride down.
“Absolutely fantastic experience. All the staff and Skydive Masters were great. Laksi and Ian, my Dive Master and my daughter's were lovely: Good fun, entertaining and supportive. The views over Lake Taupo and the horizon are stunning. Love every minute of it and will 100% be skydiving again in the future. Highly recommended!!”
Join an experienced instructor at Tauranga Airport for a tandem parachute jump from the published 12,000-foot altitude. After a 20 to 25 minute scenic flight, enjoy up to 40 seconds of freefall, then a five-minute canopy ride over the Bay of Plenty. Photos and video cost extra.
“It's a great experience. Must do activity. Very friendly team. Make me feel safe an supportive. Enjoy the dive”
Tandem skydive from 12,000 feet above the Bay of Islands, with about 40 seconds of freefall and wide views of 144 islands. Pickup is available from central Paihia and Kerikeri. Plan on two to four hours, and consider adding photos or video.
“This is the most efficient, well run place I have ever seen. It’s a tight ship and they know what they’re doing. Of course I had a great time; I was skydiving.”
At iFLY Queenstown, you’ll learn body position and hand signals before taking two 60-second flights in a vertical wind tunnel. Your instructor supplies the flight suit, helmet, and goggles. It’s suitable for children and beginners, with a maximum of eight people per session.
“Really nice, lots of add ons, wish we saw them here so we knew in advance but overall very friendly and we loved it!”
Meet Skydive Tauranga at 2 Dakota Way, Mount Maunganui, for a tandem jump from 15,000 feet. After a briefing and 20 to 25 minute scenic flight, freefall with an instructor before opening the canopy at 5,000 feet. Photos and video cost extra.
“Everything was well organized and fun. People were very friendly and answered any questions we had. Freefalling was great and didn't feel any jerk when the parachute opened.”
Meet Skydive Auckland in Parakai for a three-hour tandem jump above New Zealand’s East and West coasts. Choose 13,000, 16,000, or 18,000 feet, freefall for up to 75 seconds, and reach 200 km/hr with an English-speaking instructor such as Owen, Aaron, or Mitch.
“This was the most amazing experience. My jump instructor Owen was confident and made it very comfortable for me, even though it was my first time. The staff were efficient and I was suited up and in the plane with almost no waiting at all. Jumping from 18,000 feet was absolutely worth it. The views were unbelievable and the whole experience was incredible from start to finish. I highly recommend Skydive Auckland to anyone looking for the thrill of a lifetime.”
Meet your English-speaking instructor, complete a safety briefing, then jump from 13,000, 16,500, or 18,000 feet above Franz Josef. Free fall for 45, 65, or 85 seconds before your parachute opens, revealing glaciers, rainforest, mountains, and the coast below.
“My wife and I took up our 16 and 15 year old kids, the experience was easily 11 out of 10. This outfit is professional, safe, and fun. They made our experience relaxed and we had an absolute blast in this beautiful part of the world. Great team, super professional and safe, very highly recommended for anyone.”
You’ll jump 43 metres from the Kawarau Bridge with an English-speaking instructor, choosing solo, tandem, or a water touch landing. Photos and video are included, and you can take the free bus from central Queenstown or drive yourself to the Kawarau Bungy Centre.
“An awesome time!! Highly recommend overcoming your fears and doing it!”
You’ll tandem skydive from 18,000 feet, the highest jump in New Zealand’s North Island, with views across the Bay of Islands and Northland. Instructors such as Prashant, Filip, Rhys, and Maurice guide you through the jump. Allow 2 to 4 hours, including weather delays.
“I’ve done lots of adrenaline inducing things in my life but this one wins, hand down, as the most exhilarating.”
At Skydive Wanaka, you’ll take a 20-minute flight above the Southern Alps before a tandem jump from up to 15,000 feet. Your certified Tandem Master handles the parachute while you enjoy views of Mt. Cook, Mt. Aspiring, lakes, and the Clutha River.
“Well organized. First time skydive from 15000 ft. The colleague are very professional and friendly. Also there are many interactions from the coach. Great experience. If u never tried skydive, this is a must do experience.”
Meet at Pukaki-Twizel Airport for a 13,000 or 16,500-foot tandem jump with an English-speaking instructor. Allow 2 to 3 hours for the scenic flight, free-fall, parachute glide, and ground time. Photo and video packages are available, but food, drinks, and transfers are not included.
“Der Sprung wurde wetterbedingt per WhatsApp (nach vorherigem, erfolglosem Telefonanruf) leider abgesagt. Tja, kann man nichts machen. Einen alternativen Termin konnten wir nicht finden. Die Stornierung soll über die App vom Anbieter durchgeführt worden sein.”
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