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Top 15 Skydiving Tours in New Zealand

25 tours  ·  from $25

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 skydiving tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

NZONE Skydive Queenstown - Choosing 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet
Queenstown Tours, Skydiving, Tour Reviews

NZONE Skydive Queenstown

1.NZONE Skydive Queenstown

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

Take a tandem skydive above Queenstown from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet. NZONE provides training, gear, an experienced instructor, and coach transport from 35 Shotover Street. Expect about 3.5 hours, striking views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, and optional photos and video.

“Absolutely amazing and must do experience! I did 15 000 dive with ultimate package and have never been more happy about any experience. Big + to the camera lady, my videos and photos are insanely good.”

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Queenstown: Tandem Skydive Experience - Choosing 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet
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Queenstown: Tandem Skydive Experience

2.Tandem Skydive Experience

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

Take a tandem skydive from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet above Queenstown, with a trained jumpmaster, return transport, a scenic flight, and a five-minute parachute ride. Guides including Chris, Tim, and Tain are praised for calm, clear support. Photos and video cost extra.

“The activity was the best experience & on bucket for most of people going for it. My tandem master was professional, kept me engaged.”

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Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving - The briefing, equipment, and the moment of truth
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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 ride to Taupo Tandem Skydiving, receive a safety briefing, and jump from 12,000 feet with a professional tandem master. Expect about 40 seconds of freefall at up to 200 kph, views of Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park, and a parachute ride back to the drop zone.

“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 Taupo town to the yellow hangar
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Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

4.Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

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

Take a tandem skydive from 12,000, 15,000, or 16,500 feet above Lake Taupo. Your experienced master handles the technical work while you enjoy the free fall and parachute ride. Expect a safety briefing, yellow Hummer pickup, mountain views, and optional photo and video packages.

“It was fantastic. My 13 yr old jumped and we were assigned a French instructor, who put her at ease. She did the 15000ft jump. I recommend Tandem Skydive in Taupo 1000%!!”

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15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga - Bay of Plenty - The briefing and aircraft ride
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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 at Tauranga Airport for a tandem jump with an experienced instructor. After a 20 to 25-minute scenic flight over Mt. Maunganui, beaches, Rotorua Lakes, and White Island, you’ll freefall at more than 200kph before a parachute ride back to the airfield.

“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 - Check-In at the Wanaka Drop Zone
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Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience

6.Tandem Skydive Experience

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

Join NZONE Skydive and Skydive Wanaka for a tandem jump above Wanaka from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet. Expect a 20-minute scenic flight, 25 to 60 seconds of freefall, and views of six lakes, the Southern Alps, Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring, and the Clutha River.

“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 orientation makes the first flight less daunting
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iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

7.iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

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

At iFLY Queenstown, you learn basic body position and hand signals before entering the wind tunnel for two 60-second flights. Your instructor supplies the flight suit, helmet, and goggles. The activity suits children and first-timers, and sits beneath the Skyline Gondola on Brecon Street.

“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 - Checking in at Tauranga Airport
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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 your instructor at Tauranga Airport for a 20 to 25 minute scenic flight, a tandem freefall from 15,000 feet, and a gentle canopy ride from 5,000 feet. You get Bay of Plenty views toward Mount Maunganui, White Island, Rotorua Lakes, Mount Ruapehu, and sometimes Mount Taranaki.

“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 - Choosing 13,000, 16,000, or 18,000 feet
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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

Drive 45 minutes from Auckland to Parakai for a tandem jump from 13,000, 16,000, or 18,000 feet. Your English-speaking instructor handles the equipment while you freefall at up to 200 km/h, then float under the parachute above both coasts. Photo and video packages are available after landing.

“Awesome my wife and I really love it will definitely do it again 😎”

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Franz Josef: 13,000ft, 16,500ft or 18,000ft Skydive - From check-in to the aircraft
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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 English-speaking instructor, learn the safety basics, and tandem jump from 13,000, 16,500, or 18,000 feet above Franz Josef. You get 45, 65, or 85 seconds of free fall, followed by a slow parachute descent over glaciers, rainforest, mountains, and the coast.

“The best thing I’ve done in New Zealand! If you wanna go skydiving, Franz Josef is a place to go. I was a bit nervous at the beginning but my tandem partner explained me everything, answered all my questions, made sure I felt safe so at the end I just enjoyed the dive and amazing views. 10/10 recommend!”

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Mount Cook: Tandem Skydive Experience - Arriving at Pukaki-Twizel Airport
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Mount Cook: Tandem Skydive Experience

11.Tandem Skydive Experience

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

You’ll join an English-speaking instructor at Pukaki-Twizel Airport for a 13,000 or 16,500-foot tandem jump. Expect a 20-minute scenic flight, up to 70 seconds of free-fall, and about five minutes under canopy, with photo and video available.

“Javier was my guide and he was great, I was very nervous but he was reassuring and made it an unreal experience. My partner’s guide was Megan who was also fantastic. Would recommend!”

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18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman - From central Nelson to the aircraft
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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 an 18,000-foot tandem skydive over Abel Tasman, with views toward Mount Arthur and two national parks. An instructor handles the jump while you enjoy up to 80 seconds of freefall, then a gentle parachute ride. Photography is available at extra cost.

“This was such a great experience. All staff were friendly and professional, helpful and nice! Really enjoyed the jump!!!!😍 We were informed when we would be jumping and whether we were next in line, which was great. Our jump masters were professional yet friendly and informative. Always felt totally safe and looked after!!!”

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From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui - Arriving at Skydive Tauranga
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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 2 Dakota Way for a 90-minute tandem skydive over Mount Maunganui. You’ll take a 20 to 25-minute scenic flight, then freefall from 12,000 or 15,000 feet at more than 200 km/h. English and French instruction is available, and instructor Guy has a gift for calming first-timers.

“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 - Choosing between 10,000 and 18,000 feet
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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 your professional tandem master in Motueka for a 3-hour Abel Tasman skydive. Choose 10,000, 13,000, 16,500, or 18,000 feet, then enjoy a scenic flight and up to 85 seconds of free fall above golden beaches and turquoise water. Hamish is one guide praised for his calm, friendly 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 - Preparing for the airport and aircraft
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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 a 3-hour tandem jump with a trained instructor. You will receive all equipment, a shared airport transfer, full instruction, and tea or coffee before and after. Instructors such as Peter and JT have helped nervous first-timers feel secure.

“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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