Minimum age: 13 yearsPassengers under 18 years require written parental/guardian consent.

15,000ft Tandem Skydive Queenstown

Q: What’s the minimum and maximum age for skydiving in Wānaka and Queenstown?

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.

South Island

NZONE Skydive

from

US$309

per person

Tandem skydiving selfie with blue sky and wide-angle view above Queenstown

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Start: Skydive Queenstown

Location: Queenstown

Travel Time: 3 hours

Difficulty: 4

Minimum Height: 120cm Minimum Age: 13 Minimum Weight: 40kg

The 15,000ft NZONE tandem skydive takes you above Queenstown’s Wakatipu Basin for the longest freefall of its three jump options: up to 60 seconds. Check in at 35 Shotover Street before travelling about 20 minutes each way to the airfield near the Remarkables. Expect roughly two hours at the drop zone and three to 3½ hours overall. Sessions run daily when weather permits. Return transport, a safety briefing, equipment, tandem instructor, flight and parachute descent are included. It suits thrill seekers aged 13 and over who meet the 120cm height and 40kg weight minimums.

Tandem skydivers exiting a plane high above Queenstown, with mountain and lake views below.

One Minute of Freefall Above Queenstown

The anticipation builds as the aircraft climbs high above Queenstown, revealing an ever-widening panorama of mountains, valleys and the blue waters of Lake Wakatipu. During the approximately 15-minute flight to altitude, you’ll have time to take in the scale of the Southern Alps before being securely connected to your tandem instructor and preparing for the moment the aircraft door opens at 15,000ft.

Tandem skydive in an upside-down spin above Lake Wakatipu

Then comes the reason for going higher: up to 60 seconds of freefall at around 200 km/h. When the parachute opens, the rush of freefall gives way to a three-to-four-minute scenic descent, with time to absorb Queenstown’s remarkable alpine setting from above. As the highest of the three Queenstown tandem skydive options, the 15,000ft jump delivers the longest freefall and more time to experience one of New Zealand’s most memorable adventure activities.

Tandem skydive freefall through the clouds above Queenstown

Pair of tandem skydivers over Queenstown farmland and lake views

Parachute open above snow-capped mountains and Lake Wakatipu

Black and white skydiving photo with red jumpsuit and cloudscape

Tandem skydivers over snow-covered mountains at sunset near Queenstown

Minimum age: 13 years
Passengers under 18 years require written parental/guardian consent.

More than 24 hours: Full refund**
Within 24 hours: No refund.

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

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.

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!

All individuals weighing 95kg or more are subject to a Tandem Master assessment at the drop zone.

The minimum weight requirement is 40kg/88lb and the minimum height is 1.2m/47.2 inches. All passengers must fit securely into the harness.

Your first skydive will be an exhilarating mix of fear, joy, satisfaction, and adrenaline! The feeling of freefall is indescribable and must be experienced to be fully understood.

Dress warmly in comfortable clothing and ensure you're wearing enclosed tie-up shoes. We'll provide you with a full jumpsuit, gloves, hat, and goggles. Our highly trained tandem masters and crew will offer a full safety briefing and guide you through the entire experience.

If you are unsure whether an existing medical condition or injury will affect your ability to skydive, please consult your doctor for advice. We are unable to offer medical guidance.

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