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15 Skydiving Tours in New Zealand Worth an Early Alarm

25 tours  ·  from $25

New Zealand leaves you fewer spare days than you planned for. These 15 skydiving tours justify one, priced and timed so the choice takes a minute.

NZONE Skydive Queenstown - From 35 Shotover Street to the drop zone
Queenstown Tours, Skydiving, Tour Reviews

NZONE Skydive Queenstown

1.NZONE Skydive Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,438 reviews · from $222Our pick

Take a tandem parachute jump above Queenstown with NZONE, choosing 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet. Your instructor handles the equipment and jump while you take in Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. The 3.5-hour experience includes a safety briefing, gear, and transport from 35 Shotover Street. Photos and video cost extra.

“This was truly one of the best things I have done in my life! I’m actually scared of heights, but did the 12,000 foot jump and was not scared at all. It was a beautiful day, I had absolute confidence in my jump master, and the whole thing was incredibly exhilarating, enjoyable and fun. I will do it again ! My teenagers had the time of their lives- this is a must do activity in Queenstown. This operation is so incredibly professional - I had no doubt about the safety and competence of the entire team. Thank you NZone for giving me one of the most fun and memorable days…”

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Queenstown: Tandem Skydive Experience - From 35 Shotover Street to the drop zone
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Queenstown: Tandem Skydive Experience

2.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $214

Join NZONE Skydive for a tandem parachute jump above Queenstown’s Southern Lakes. Choose 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet, then freefall at up to 200kph before a five-minute canopy ride over Lake Wakatipu. Guides such as Chris, Tim, and Tain are praised for calm instructions, while photo and video packages cost extra.

“Unreal experience! Definitely do it even if you don’t want too!!”

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Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving - The safety briefing and equipment fitting
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Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

3.Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $209Top rated

You’ll take a scenic flight above Lake Taupo before a tandem jump from 12,000 feet, reaching about 200 kph in freefall for roughly 40 seconds. An experienced tandem master handles the equipment and parachute while you take in Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro National Park. Hotel pickup, gear, and a souvenir buff are included.

“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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Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo - From a yellow Hummer to the Taupō Airport hangar
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Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

4.Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

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

Jump above Lake Taupō from 12,000, 15,000, or 16,500 feet, with 45 to 70 seconds of free fall. Your English-speaking tandem master handles the technical work while you take in Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and the lake. Hotel pickup, a buff headband, safety gear, and a completion certificate are included.

“Best experience ever! First time skydiving and Nathan put me totally at ease and made it such a good first dive, definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try!”

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15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga - Bay of Plenty - The briefing and safety setup
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15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga – Bay of Plenty

5.15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga – Bay of Plenty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $332

Meet your instructor at Tauranga Airport, complete a safety briefing, then take a 20 to 25 minute scenic flight above Mt. Maunganui and the Bay of Plenty. Freefall for up to 40 seconds at more than 200kph, then enjoy a five-minute parachute ride back to the airfield. 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”

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Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience - Choosing between 9,000, 12,000, and 15,000 feet
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Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience

6.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 3 hours · from $214

Jump over Wanaka with an experienced tandem master, choosing 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet. Your 20-minute flight may reveal Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring, six lakes, and the Clutha River before 25 to 60 seconds of freefall. Chris, Ben, Jamie, Rory, Lucas, and other instructors are praised for calm, friendly guidance. Photos and video cost extra.

“it was very fun and beautiful WE have a very great Time thanks vance and Rory for this jump😉🤘🤘🤘🤘”

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iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown - The Second Flight Gives You Room to Improve
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iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

7.iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $86

At iFLY Queenstown, you learn body position and hand signals from a certified flight instructor before entering the indoor wind tunnel. You receive a flight suit, helmet, and goggles, then complete two 60-second flights on a cushion of air. It is suitable for children and first-timers, with a maximum group size of eight.

“Fun and exciting! Very kind and joyful staff. They were very clear about safety and made all of us have a great time!”

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15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty - The 20 to 25-minute flight over the Bay of Plenty
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15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty

8.15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · from $309

Meet the Skydive Tauranga team at Mount Maunganui, complete a clear safety briefing, then take a 20 to 25-minute scenic flight before your tandem freefall from 15,000 feet. Your instructor handles the jump while you take in views of Mount Maunganui, White Island, Rotorua Lakes, and possibly Mount Taranaki. 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.”

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Auckland: 13000, 16000, or 18000-Foot Tandem Skydive - Getting to Parakai from Auckland
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Auckland: 13000, 16000, or 18000-Foot Tandem Skydive

9.13000, 16000, or 18000-Foot Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 151 reviews · 3 hours · from $206

Meet Skydive Auckland in Parakai, about 45 minutes from central Auckland, for a tandem jump from 13,000, 16,000, or 18,000 feet. Your English-speaking instructor handles the equipment while you enjoy up to 75 seconds of freefall at 200 km/h, followed by a quiet parachute ride over Auckland’s coasts. Photos and video are sold separately.

“Absolutely insane, guides were amazing and gave you confidence you didnt know you had.”

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Franz Josef: 13,000ft, 16,500ft or 18,000ft Skydive - What the three-hour visit feels like
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Franz Josef: 13,000ft, 16,500ft or 18,000ft Skydive

10.13,000ft, 16,500ft or 18,000ft Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Best value

Meet your tandem instructor, learn the safety steps, and board for a jump above Franz Josef. Choose 13,000, 16,500, or 18,000 feet, with 45, 65, or 85 seconds of free fall. You’ll float toward a landing near sea level with glaciers, rainforest, mountains, and the coast below. Weather delays are possible.

“Incredible activity. The whole experience was a blast, guide made sure to check on you and make you comfortable and secured. For a first experience, I did the 18000ft experience and I have zero regrets. Best way to blast in the next chapter of my life, thanks to the entire team for the great experience and friendliness.”

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Mount Cook: Tandem Skydive Experience - What happens before takeoff
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Mount Cook: Tandem Skydive Experience

11.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 66 reviews · 3 hours · from $238

Meet at Pukaki-Twizel Airport for a tandem jump with a professional instructor, a 20-minute scenic flight, up to 70 seconds of freefall, and about five minutes under parachute. You will see Aoraki/Mt Cook, Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, and can add photo and video options. Javier and Megan are among the named instructors.

“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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18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman - The flight to 18,000 feet
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18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

12.18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $1,080

Meet in Nelson for a tandem skydive over Abel Tasman National Park. After the flight to the drop zone, your instructor handles the jump, including up to 80 seconds of freefall and a gentle parachute ride back to earth. Limited hotel pickup is available, and photos can be added for an extra cost.

“The care & attention the staff/instructors gave me before & after my flight @ Skydive Abel Tasman Motueka NZ The parachuting was a marvellous experience , but the free fall wasn’t so pleasant as I probably needed a helmet to protect from the cold … very painful!”

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From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui - What the 12,000-foot and 15,000-foot options feel like
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From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

13.Skydive over Mount Maunganui

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 1h 30m · from $319

Meet Skydive Tauranga at Mount Maunganui for a 90-minute tandem jump over the Bay of Plenty. After a 15-minute safety briefing, enjoy a 20 to 25-minute flight above Mauao, beaches, and distant volcanoes before freefalling at more than 200 km/h. Choose a 12,000 or 15,000-foot jump, with photo and video sold separately.

“An unreal experience from start to finish! The team was professional, fun, and made me feel completely safe. Freefalling over Mount Maunganui with those insane views was beyond words. Pure adrenaline, breathtaking scenery, and an experience I’ll never forget. Highly recommend!”

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From Motueka: Abel Tasman Tandem Skydive Experience - Picking the Right Height
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From Motueka: Abel Tasman Tandem Skydive Experience

14.From Motueka: Abel Tasman Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $196

Meet at the Motueka hangar for a safety briefing, gear fitting, and a 15 to 20 minute scenic flight above Abel Tasman National Park. Choose a 10,000, 13,000, 16,500, or 18,000 foot jump, then fly under canopy with an English-speaking tandem master. Hamish has been praised for his calm, fun approach.

“amazing view over the national park and the surrounding mountains! felt very safe during the experience! what a day! definetly a must do for adrenaline kick!!”

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Tandem Skydive 18,000ft from Franz Josef - Getting ready with the tandem instructor
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Tandem Skydive 18,000ft from Franz Josef

15.Tandem Skydive 18,000ft from Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $515

Meet at 63 Cron Street in Franz Josef for an 18,000-foot tandem jump with an experienced instructor. After a shared ride to the airport, you will freefall for about 85 seconds at up to 200 kph above Aoraki Mount Cook, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, rainforest, lakes, and braided rivers. Peter and JT are among the instructors praised for their calm, friendly approach.

“A big thank you to Peter and JT! They were our instructors for the 20,000 ft sky dive and helped make the whole experience incredible. JT was extremely calming, and helped put my partner at ease as she was quite excited on the groRead more”

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