New Zealand · SKYDIVING
Good skydiving tours fill up over summer; the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Auckland Parakai tandem freefall with big views over Waiheke, Piha, islands and volcano country, plus easy check-in and solid safety.
“So I've always wanted to do a skydive and I finally decided to do it, jumping from 20, 000 feet which is the highest dive in New Zealand. I wasn't disappointed and the experience was absolutely amazing! The view was phenomenal, taking placRead more”
NZONE Skydive Queenstown is a tandem jump with 3 altitude choices over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, plus transfers from town.
“It was incredible. Amazing views, amazing instructors, functioned like a well-oiled machine. Never felt unsafe. I have no plans to skydive again but if I was going to I would come back here. Angus was a great instructor and flew with my buddy 5 years ago. Crazy coincidence.”
Tandem sky jump over Queenstown’s Southern Lakes with up to 200 kph freefall and a 5-minute canopy ride in 3 to 4 hours.
“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)”
12,000-foot tandem jump over Lake Taupo, 40 seconds of freefall, Tongariro National Park views, with pickup and photos.
“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!”
Tandem parachute free fall over Lake Taupo with 45 to 70 seconds in the air, plus yellow Hummer pickup. From $196.
“Best thing I ever did!!! The team provides excellent support and makes the experience all the more wonderful.”
Experience a tandem sky jump from 12,000 ft near Tauranga Airport, with up to 40 seconds of freefall and Bay of Plenty views.
“It's a great experience. Must do activity. Very friendly team. Make me feel safe an supportive. Enjoy the dive”
Tandem skydive from 12,000ft over Bay of Islands. 40 seconds free fall, Paihia and Kerikeri pickup, photos optional, from $93.
“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.”
Tandem freefall from 9,000 to 15,000 ft over Wanaka, with Southern Alps views, Mount Cook, and 25 to 60 seconds of freefall.
“Highly recommended! Our instructors are super professional and friendly! The weather is great and views are marvelous.”
Try a vertical wind-tunnel flight in Queenstown under Skyline Gondola. Two 60-second sessions, full gear, and safety-first instruction.
“Fun and exciting! Very kind and joyful staff. They were very clear about safety and made all of us have a great time!”
Tandem freefall from 15,000 ft over the Bay of Plenty, a scenic Tauranga Airport flight, and a calm parachute ride back down.
“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”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
