New Zealand · SKYDIVING

15 Skydives in New Zealand to Build a Day Around

23 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 skydives justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

NZONE Skydive Queenstown - The briefing, medical form, and harness
Queenstown Tours, Skydiving, Tour Reviews

NZONE Skydive Queenstown

1.NZONE Skydive Queenstown

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

NZONE Skydive Queenstown review covering jump heights, mountain views, safety, transport, cost, weather delays, and booking tips.

“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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Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving - Safety briefing, equipment, and meeting your tandem master
Skydiving, Taupo & Tongariro Tours, Tour Reviews

Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

3.Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

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

Review of Taupo’s 12,000-foot tandem skydive, with 40 seconds of freefall, volcanic views, hotel pickup, price, and practical 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!”

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Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo - The check-in, briefing, and getting ready
Skydiving, Taupo & Tongariro Tours, Tour Reviews

Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

4.Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

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

Taupo tandem skydive review with altitude choices, free-fall times, Lake Taupo views, practical tips, costs, and safety details.

“Amazing I took my son for his 16th he had the best time, I was scared but we had guides that read us perfectly. The whole process was smooth and fun and such a beautiful spot to fall through the sky!”

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15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty - The plane ride is part of the Bay of Plenty experience
Skydiving, Tour Reviews

15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty

8.15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty

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

Review a 15,000-foot tandem skydive over New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty, with airport pickup, scenic views, instructor support, and practical booking tips.

“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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Franz Josef: 13,000ft, 16,500ft or 18,000ft Skydive - Meeting the instructor and getting ready
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Tours, Skydiving, Tour Reviews

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

Free fall over Franz Josef’s glaciers, rainforest, and mountains from 13,000, 16,500, or 18,000 feet in a tandem skydive.

“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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Skydive Wanaka - The 20-minute flight over Wanaka and the Southern Alps
Skydiving, Tour Reviews, Wanaka Tours

Skydive Wanaka

11.Skydive Wanaka

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

Review of Skydive Wanaka, a tandem jump over the Southern Alps with a 20-minute scenic flight, up to 60 seconds of free-fall, and mountain views.

“ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The employees were so friendly and helpful! Everything about the experience felt safe and smooth! The 12,000ft dive was the perfect sweet spot of time in free fall! Highly recommend:)”

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Mount Cook: Tandem Skydive Experience - The Briefing and Tandem Preparation
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Tours, Skydiving, Tour Reviews

Mount Cook: Tandem Skydive Experience

12.Tandem Skydive Experience

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

Free-fall above Aoraki/Mt Cook, glaciers, and three alpine lakes on a 13,000 or 16,500-foot tandem skydive from Pukaki.

“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 - What happens before you leave the aircraft
Abel Tasman Cruises & Walks, Nelson & Abel Tasman Tours, Skydiving, Tour Reviews

18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

13.18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

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

Review of the 18,000-foot tandem skydive over Abel Tasman, with flight details, views, price, safety tips, weather rules, and booking advice.

“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 - Meeting Skydive Tauranga at Mount Maunganui
Skydiving, Tauranga Tours, Tour Reviews

From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

14.Skydive over Mount Maunganui

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

Tandem freefall over Mount Maunganui, golden beaches, and the Bay of Plenty, with a scenic flight, professional instructors, and flexible booking.

“My instructor Guy was incredible. This was my first jump and I was completely relaxed because he has such a calming presence. Everyone there explained every part clearly - from being strapped in to landing safely. Great value for the cost. I would go again in a heartbeat if I lived nearby. Highly recommend!”

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