The 4 Best Skydives in Taupo

1.Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $209Our pick

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!”

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2.Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · 3 hours · from $196

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!!”

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3.Taupō: AJ Hackett Taupō Bungy – NZ’s Highest Water Touch!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour · from $164Best value

You’ll jump from AJ Hackett’s 47-meter platform above the Waikato River, five minutes from Taupō. Choose solo or tandem, then go high and dry, touch the water, or take a full-body plunge. English-speaking staff, photos, video, and Taupō pickup are included.

“I did my first bungy jump and absolutely loved. Did it 2 more times the next day! The whole team is really lovely and patient which was great considering my fear of heights. Thanks for making my first bungy such a great experience! Now I am totally hooked on the hobby :)”

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4.Taupō: Bungy Jump and Swing Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $248

At AJ Hackett Taupō, you’ll bungy from a 47-meter cantilever platform and swing from 44 meters above the Waikato River. Choose solo or tandem for each activity. English-speaking staff, transport within Taupō, parking, and photo-video packages are included.

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