Important Information

Please arrive 15 minutes before your selected time for check inPlease allow around 2–3 hours for the full experience from the time you arrive at the airport. This includes check-in, briefing, weather checks, flight time, the skydive and landing. Parking is available at the airport.The maximum weight limit is 100kg. Guests up to 105kg may sometimes be accepted at the Tandem Master’s discretion on the day, depending on weather conditions. A surcharge may apply.

Closed/covered shoesWarm clothingA big smile!

Parental or guardian consent is required for anyone under 18. Children under 12 will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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Mt Cook Tandem Skydive Experience

South Island

INFLITE - Mt Cook

from

NZ$299

per person

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Tandem skydivers mid-air reaching for a high five with Mount Cook below

Experiences

Skydiving

Scenic Plane Flights

Family-friendly Tours

Half-Day Tours

South Island

Start: Pukaki-Twizel Airport

Locations: Twizel, Aoraki Mt Cook

Travel Time: 3 hours

Maximum Weight: 100 kg

Tandem Skydiving over Aoraki Mt Cook

Take in one of New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine landscapes with a tandem skydive over the Aoraki Mt Cook region. Based at Pukaki, this unforgettable skydiving experience combines scenic flight views, thrilling free fall and a peaceful parachute ride above lakes, mountains and wide-open Mackenzie Country scenery.

Choose from three jump heights: 10,000ft, 13,000ft or 16,500ft, depending on how much free fall time you want. You’ll be paired with a professional Tandem Master who looks after you from check-in and briefing through to the jump, parachute flight and landing.

Skydivers jumping from aircraft high above Mount Cook National Park

Skydivers launching from plane with Lake Tekapo visible far below

Tandem skydivers smiling mid-air with Mackenzie Country below

Tandem skydiver flying over lake and mountains near Mount Cook

Skydivers in freefall with wide aerial views of Mackenzie Basin and Lake Pukaki

Skydiving pair smiling during parachute descent with Lake Pukaki below

Tandem skydive in freefall with Lake Tekapo and Southern Alps in the background

Tandem skydivers flying through clouds above South Island landscapes

Tandem skydivers landing on gravel field near Mount Cook with blue parachute

Tandem skydive landing with green parachute and Mount Cook backdrop

Tandem skydiver giving a thumbs up during freefall at Skydive Mt Cook

Tandem skydive during main parachute deployment above Lake Pukaki

Tandem skydivers leaving the aircraft above Lake Pukaki during a Skydive Mt Cook jump

Skydivers inside the Skydive Mt Cook aircraft before take-off

Tandem skydiver enjoying freefall above Lake Pukaki during a Skydive Mt Cook experience

Tandem skydivers flying under canopy above the Mackenzie Basin during a Skydive Mt Cook jump

Tandem skydivers exiting the aircraft above Lake Pukaki and the Southern Alps

Aerial view of Lake Pukaki from the Skydive Mt Cook aircraft

Tandem skydive descending under parachute with the Southern Alps in the background

Tandem skydivers exiting the aircraft above Aoraki Mount Cook National Park

Tandem skydiver making a heart shape during freefall above Lake Pukaki

Smiling tandem skydiver enjoying freefall at Skydive Mt Cook

Tandem skydivers freefalling above Lake Pukaki during a Skydive Mt Cook experience

Tandem skydiver in freefall with altimeter during a Skydive Mt Cook jump

Skydive Mt Cook team and guests posing beside the skydive aircraft

Tandem skydiver enjoying freefall above Aoraki Mount Cook National Park

Tandem skydiver and instructor celebrating after landing at Skydive Mt Cook

Tandem skydiver freefalling above the Southern Alps on a Skydive Mt Cook adventure

Tandem skydivers performing a backflip above Lake Pukaki during a Skydive Mt Cook jump

View from the Skydive Mt Cook aircraft above Lake Pukaki and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park

Tandem skydivers freefalling above Lake Pukaki and the Mackenzie Country

Tandem skydive parachute approaching the landing area at Skydive Mt Cook

Excited tandem skydiver during freefall over the Mount Cook region

10,000ft Mt Cook Skydive

Freefall: Up to 30 seconds
Scenic flight time: Approx. 10 minutes
A thrilling first taste of free fall above Aoraki

13,000ft Mt Cook Skydive

Freefall: Up to 45 seconds
Scenic flight time: Approx. 10 minutes
More airtime and big free fall over alpine scenery!

16,500ft Mt Cook Skydive

Freefall: Up to 70 seconds
Scenic flight time: Approx. 20 minutes
Maximum free fall time with epic Aoraki lake views!

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Please arrive 15 minutes before your selected time for check in
Please allow around 2–3 hours for the full experience from the time you arrive at the airport. This includes check-in, briefing, weather checks, flight time, the skydive and landing. Parking is available at the airport.
The maximum weight limit is 100kg. Guests up to 105kg may sometimes be accepted at the Tandem Master’s discretion on the day, depending on weather conditions. A surcharge may apply.

Closed/covered shoes
Warm clothing
A big smile!

Parental or guardian consent is required for anyone under 18.
Children under 12 will be evaluated on an individual basis.

More than 48 hours before departure: Full refund**
24–48 hours before departure: 50% cancellation fee
Less than 24 hours before departure: No refund
No-show: No refund

The weather in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park can change quickly. If flying conditions aren't safe, we may need to reschedule or cancel your flight. If we do cancel, you'll get a full refund**. We’re sorry for any inconvenience. Your safety is our top priority, and we want you to have an amazing experience.

**Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

Frequently asked questions

Choose 10,000ft for a shorter first-time skydive, 13,000ft for more free fall, or 16,500ft for the longest free fall and highest altitude. The higher you go, the more time you spend in free fall.

The maximum weight is 100kg, although guests up to 105kg may sometimes be accepted at the Tandem Master’s discretion. Guests under 18 need parent or guardian consent, and children under 12 are assessed individually.

Free fall depends on your selected height. The 10,000ft skydive includes up to 30 seconds, the 13,000ft skydive includes up to 45 seconds, and the 16,500ft skydive includes up to 70 seconds.

On a clear day, you can see Aoraki Mt Cook, Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, Lake Ōhau and the Southern Alps. The scenic flight and parachute descent are a major part of the experience.

Please allow around 2 to 3 hours from arrival at the Pukaki airport base. This includes check-in, briefing, weather checks, flight time, the skydive and landing.

Pricing

Oct 2025 - Sep 2027 (Cost per Person)

10,000ft: NZ$299
13,000ft: NZ$399
16,000ft: NZ$529

Prices are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change without prior notice. Please note: A fuel surcharge of NZ$20 per person applies to all flights and skydives departing from 1st of April 2026 onwards, until further notice. This will be collected upon check-in.

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Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*