SKYDIVING · NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand sells the highest tandems in the world and puts the Southern Alps under most of them. These 15 cover Queenstown, Taupo, Abel Tasman and the glacier country, with what each altitude tier costs and how often cloud stops play.
Review of Skydive Auckland, with freefall from up to 20,000 feet, coastal views, pricing, safety details, transport, and booking advice.
“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!!”
NZONE Skydive Queenstown review: compare jump heights, scenery, costs, safety, weather rules, transfers, and practical booking advice.
“The free fall is just out of the world! We booked the 12k feet skydive but we jumped from 13.5k because of the weather. It was a good 50 seconds of free fall!”
Review of Queenstown’s NZONE tandem skydive, with freefall options, mountain views, price, safety, transport, and practical booking tips.
“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!!”
Review of Taupo’s 12,000-foot tandem skydive, with 40 seconds of freefall, Lake Taupo views, pricing, logistics, and booking tips.
“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!”
Taupo tandem skydive review with altitude choices, Lake Taupo views, costs, safety details, transport, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent experience. Staff catered to our individual needs ie. 17 year old wanting the full adrenaline rush v 50year old just hoping to survive 🤣. Very professional & reassuring.”
Review of Tauranga’s high-altitude tandem jump, with Bay of Plenty views, freefall details, pricing, timing, safety, and booking advice.
“It's a great experience. Must do activity. Very friendly team. Make me feel safe an supportive. Enjoy the dive”
Review of the Bay of Islands 12,000-foot skydive, with 40 seconds of freefall, scenic views, costs, safety rules, and booking tips.
“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.”
Review of Wanaka’s tandem parachute jump, with 15,000-foot freefall, Southern Alps views, practical tips, costs, safety, and booking advice.
“Ben and Lucas are our tandem master and they are super cooooool! Recommended!”
Try two 60-second indoor flights beneath Queenstown’s Skyline Gondola, with gear, instruction, and a friendly setting for beginners.
“Was awesome and so great with kid's friendly staff recommended it fully and plan on doing again .. love how you get video of you fly time”
Review of the 15,000-foot tandem freefall near Tauranga, with Bay of Plenty views, practical tips, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“Was such an amazing experience!! was very scared to begin with but the fear faded as we got closer to the jump time. enjoyed it so much i would do it every weekend if i could. DO IT!!! you will have no regrets”
Review of Auckland’s 13,000, 16,000, or 18,000-foot tandem jump, with coastal views, freefall details, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“Fantastic once in a lifetime experience! Wonderful people, our guides were so supportive and welcoming. Great activity from start to finish. Would highly recommend!”
Review of Franz Josef’s 13,000ft to 18,000ft sky jump, with glacier views, safety tips, timing, weather advice, and value guidance.
“Did the 20,000 feet skydive & it was absolutely incredible! The team were absolutely lovely & kept us up to date throughout the experience with delays & checks they were doing. They were all chatty and made sure everyone was feeling comfortable too Couldn't have asked for better & the views are absolutely second to none - if your going to Queenstown I would definitely recommend!! :)”
Review of the Bay of Islands 18,000ft skydive, with views, pricing, safety details, timing, transport, and booking advice.
“I’ve done lots of adrenaline inducing things in my life but this one wins, hand down, as the most exhilarating.”
Review Skydive Wanaka, with Southern Alps views, up to 60 seconds of free-fall, practical tips, costs, and who should book.
“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.”
Review of the Mount Cook tandem skydive, with scenic flight details, mountain views, costs, weather risks, and practical booking advice.
“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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