SKYDIVING · QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown drops you between the Remarkables and the lake, and it is busy enough that a cancelled morning usually rebooks the same day. These 8 compare exit altitudes, the tunnel option in town, and the transfer out to the airfield.
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!!”
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!”
You’ll travel by 4WD into the remote Nevis Valley, ride a see-through cable car to a pod above the Nevis River, then face 134 metres of freefall. The four-hour experience includes return transport, a small group of up to six, and photos and video.
At iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown, you receive a safety briefing, flight gear, and one-on-one coaching before two 60-second flights in a controlled wind tunnel. The session suits first-timers and thrill-seekers who want the sensation of freefall without an airplane.
“It was a whole lot of fun for those who struggle with the more adventurous activities.”
You’ll ride a 4WD shuttle from central Queenstown to the remote Nevis Valley, leap 134m from the Bungy pod, then arc 300m across the canyon on the Nevis Swing. The small group is limited to six, and your photo and video package is included.
Take AJ Hackett’s 4WD shuttle from central Queenstown into the Nevis Valley for three major rides: a 134m bungy, a 70m swing with a 300m arc, and a 150m catapult launch. The small group size, English-speaking crew, and included photo and video package make this a full half-day challenge.
Head into the remote Nevis Valley by 4WD shuttle for two very different adrenaline rides: an 8.5-second, 134m Bungy freefall and a 150m Catapult launch at 100kph. The small group is limited to six, and photos and video are included.
“Had a great day doing the bungee and catapult, was awesome minus the 10 second fear standing on the edge! I felt very safe and all the staff were super friendly and made me feel so comfortable and relaxed!”
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