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New Zealand · SKYDIVING AND TANDEM JUMPS

15 Skydives & Tandem Jumps in New Zealand to Put in the Diary

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NZONE Skydive Queenstown

NZONE Skydive Queenstown - Altitude Choices: 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 Feet

1.NZONE Skydive Queenstown

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

NZONE Skydive Queenstown offers tandem jumps from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet with coach transfers and optional photo and video.

“This experience was A-MAZE-ING!!! The entire team, from orientation, to suiting up, to the drivers that take you back & for made the entire experience seamless. My diver, Tracey, was phenomenal. With over 6k dives, she was a wealth of information. She made me feel extremely comfortable. And then there are views. The views are breathtakingly beautiful. Queenstown, NZ is the most picturesque place I’ve ever visitedThis is definitely a once in a lifetime experience.”

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Queenstown: Tandem Skydive Experience

Queenstown: Tandem Skydive Experience - Your 3 to 4 hour day, from Shotover Street to the dropzone

2.Queenstown: Tandem Skydive Experience

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

Tandem sky jump over Queenstown’s Southern Lakes. Choose 9,000 to 15,000 ft for 200 kph freefall, then a canopy glide.

“Thanks Chris and the Team Nzone for this moment unforgettable and amazing. The landscapes are the breathtaking during the jump. See you soon. Nicolas (France)”

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Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving - Jump timing at 200 kph: what 40 seconds feels like

3.Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

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

A 12,000-foot tandem freefall over Lake Taupo, smooth Hummer pickup, expert guidance, 40 seconds of speed, and epic Tongariro views.

“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

Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo - From Taupo Airport to the Drop Zone, Including the Yellow Stretch Hummer

4.Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

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

Taupo tandem skydive with a yellow Hummer pickup, 45 to 70 seconds of free fall over Lake Taupo, and a calm parachute return.

“Amazing Skydive! Everything was well organized from beginning to the end and i felt super safe all the time. The video i got is super cool as well and makes me smile everytime i watch it 🙂 Thanks to Samuel and the rest of the team for this unforgettable experience!”

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15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga – Bay of Plenty

15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga - Bay of Plenty - Arrival Timing: The 30-Minute Briefing That Keeps You Calm

iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown - The pre-flight routine: suits, goggles, and clear coaching

7.iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

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

Fly indoors in Queenstown under Skyline Gondola with certified coaching, two 60-second flights, and full gear for $86.26. Rain-proof plan.

“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”

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Queenstown: Tandem Paragliding Experience

Queenstown: Tandem Paragliding Experience - Safety Briefing at Coronet Peak: clear, practical, not scary

8.Queenstown: Tandem Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 180 reviews · 1h 30m · from $208

Tandem paragliding from Coronet Peak in Queenstown with expert pilots over the Wakatipu Valley. 90 minutes, $208 per person.

“I had a great time paragliding with Skytreck! It was my first time paragliding and I can’t recommend it more! Skytreck was very organized and efficient and I felt very safe the whole time. You meet at their office in downtown Queenstown, and then they bus you to the take off spot which is about a 15 minute drive. The take off is at one of the ski resorts and is the highest launch point on New Zealand! But because it is in land from the lake, you will NOT be paragliding right over the main downtown area and the lake, instead you are further inland from the lake. But…”

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15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty

15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty - Why the On-the-Hour Flights Make Planning Easier

9.15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty

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

15,000ft tandem skydive from Tauranga Airport with a calm instructor, Bay of Plenty views, and a smooth parachute ride at 5,000ft.

“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”

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Auckland: 13000, 16000, or 18000-Foot Tandem Skydive

Auckland: 13000, 16000, or 18000-Foot Tandem Skydive - Where it starts: Skydive Auckland, Parakai, and the viewing deck

Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak

Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak - Skytrek check-in and what “ready to fly” really means

Franz Josef: 13,000ft, 16,500ft or 18,000ft Skydive

Franz Josef: 13,000ft, 16,500ft or 18,000ft Skydive - Choosing your height: 13,000 ft, 16,500 ft, or 18,000 ft

12.Franz Josef: 13,000ft, 16,500ft or 18,000ft Skydive

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

Tandem sky jump over Franz Josef from up to 18,000 ft. Freefall up to 85 sec, glacier and rainforest views, all gear included.

“Just love it. All staff did an awesome job. Taking care of the group from the beginning until the end. Excellent team work!!! Let alone the thrilling experience of skydiving. I would easily do another one.”

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Wanaka: Tandem Paragliding Experience

Wanaka: Tandem Paragliding Experience - From the Wanaka landing field to Pub Corner in about an hour

13.Wanaka: Tandem Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · 1 hour · from $208

Tandem paragliding from Treble Cone over Lake Wanaka, Mt Aspiring, and the Twin Waterfalls. 10 to 20 minutes of flight.

“Fantastic flight. Really clear meeting info, clear instructions for the flight, friendly yet professionnal. Highly recommend & am looking forward to paragliding again 😄”

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Skydive Wanaka

Skydive Wanaka - Price and value: what $222.79 really covers

14.Skydive Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · from $222

Tandem skydive from Wanaka with a scenic flight over lakes, rivers, and the Southern Alps. Equipment and briefings included.

“Skydiving Wanaka is, hands down, one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. Jumping from 15,000 feet over Wanaka should be terrifying… yet somehow it felt incredibly good—and that’s 100% thanks to my tandem instructor, CuzRead more”

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Mount Cook: Tandem Skydive Experience

Mount Cook: Tandem Skydive Experience - From Pukaki-Twizel Airport to the Clouds

15.Mount Cook: Tandem Skydive Experience

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

Tandem sky jump over Mount Cook, 20-minute scenic flight, up to 70 seconds free-fall, then 5 minutes parachute, $238.

“We were on our way to the tandem skydive we had already travelled over 2 hours and got a call telling us that the skydive was cancelled due to wind. We decided to travel through to Twizel anyway as we were already halfway there and it was a beautiful day there still am struggling to understand why it didn’t happen pretty disappointing as it was supposed to be a surprise for my grandads 64th birthday”

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