This 12,000ft tandem skydive departs Wānaka Airport, with a 10–15 minute scenic flight to altitude, up to 45 seconds of freefall and a parachute ride over Wānaka. Check-in times run nine times daily from 6:30am–2:30pm, seven days a week; allow around three hours overall. It includes your tandem instructor, safety briefing, jumpsuit and safety equipment, and suits adventurers aged 12+ who meet the weight, height and harness requirements
Your experience begins at Wānaka Airport, where you meet your tandem instructor, complete a safety briefing and get fitted with your skydiving equipment. Then board the aircraft and climb towards 12,000ft as the landscape opens beneath you. Lake Wānaka, Lake Hāwea, valleys and the Southern Alps create an extraordinary backdrop, turning the flight to altitude into a scenic experience of its own.
At 12,000ft, securely attached to your tandem instructor, the aircraft door opens and the main event begins. Experience up to 45 seconds of freefall, reaching speeds of more than 200 km/h before the parachute opens and the intensity gives way to a scenic canopy ride. From beneath the parachute, there is time to take in the alpine landscape from a completely different perspective before descending towards the landing area.
Dropzone/Pick-up check-in time: 10 minutes prior to departure
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While we take off from Wānaka Airport, the landing zone is nearby on private land.
Skydive Wānaka is based at Wānaka Airport, just a 10-minute drive from the Wānaka village in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. If you're coming from Queenstown, it's only an hour’s drive to our location.
Check in Time at Dropzone/Pick up time is 10 minutes prior to departure.
All individuals weighing 95kg or more will undergo a Tandem Master assessment at the drop zone. There may be extra charges based on weight.
The minimum weight requirement is 30kg (66lbs), and the minimum height is 1.2m/47.2 inches. All passengers must fit securely into the harness.
While you must be in reasonable physical condition to skydive, having a physical disability doesn't automatically exclude you from tandem skydiving. A medical statement will be completed prior to your jump.
Minimum age:
Children aged 6 years and over can skydive at Skydive Wānaka, depending on their weight, size, and how securely the harness fits.
Children under 12 years can skydive from a maximum height of 9,000ft, subject to an assessment by the Tandem Master. Passengers under 18 will need written consent from a parent or guardian.
Maximum age:
There’s no maximum age limit at Skydive Wānaka. Our oldest skydiver was 92 years old! As long as you're in good physical health and ready for an adventure, we welcome you to join us for a thrilling skydive.
All you need is a smile and a sense of adventure for your Skydive Wanaka adventure! We’ll provide the jumpsuit, helmet, goggles, and gloves.
Please wear secure shoes that won’t fall off during freefall – flip-flops, jandals, or bare feet are not allowed. In winter, wear warm clothes, preferably in layers rather than bulky clothing.
For safety reasons, you must wear closed-in shoes.
We don't skydive if the weather conditions are unfavourable—it's as simple as that. If the weather prevents you from jumping at your scheduled time, we can reschedule for later in the day or the following day, depending on the weather and your availability. It's always helpful to be flexible with your booking, just in case conditions change. Fortunately, Wānaka typically enjoys great weather, which is one of the many reasons it's a fantastic spot for skydiving!
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