High-Altitude Skydives in New Zealand: Our Top 11

1.15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga – Bay of Plenty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $332Our pick

Meet your instructor at Skydive Tauranga in Mount Maunganui, complete a safety briefing, then board a scenic aircraft for sweeping views of the Bay of Plenty. After freefall at more than 200 kph, enjoy a parachute ride back to the airport. Video and photos cost extra, and the weight limit is 110 kg.

“It's a great experience. Must do activity. Very friendly team. Make me feel safe an supportive. Enjoy the dive”

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2.15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty

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

Meet the Skydive Tauranga team at Mount Maunganui, complete a clear safety briefing, then take a 20 to 25 minute flight above the Bay of Plenty before your tandem freefall from 15,000 feet. An instructor handles the jump while you take in views of Mount Maunganui, White Island, Rotorua Lakes, and distant mountains.

“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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3.13000, 16000, or 18000-Foot Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 151 reviews · 3 hours · from $206Best value

Travel to Parakai, about 45 minutes from Auckland, for a tandem jump with Skydive Auckland. Choose 13,000, 16,000, or 18,000 feet, then freefall at up to 200 km/h with an English-speaking instructor. The highest option offers up to 75 seconds in the air and wide views toward Waiheke Island, Great Barrier Island, Mount Ruapehu, and Mount Taranaki. Photos and video cost extra.

“Owen was a great tandem skydiver! Had the best time!”

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4.13,000ft, 16,500ft or 18,000ft Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 3 hours

Meet your English-speaking tandem instructor, complete a safety briefing, then choose a 13,000ft, 16,500ft, or 18,000ft jump above Franz Josef. You will free-fall for 45, 65, or 85 seconds before floating toward a landing near sea level, with glaciers, rainforest, mountains, and the coast below.

“Simply loved it these guys helped me get my dream true. The crew iy so friendly and lovely, i definetly reccomend to anyone who loves adrenaline and socializing with people and sharing and recieving experience🙌”

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5.Bay of Islands: 18,000ft Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $297

Take a tandem skydive from 18,000ft above New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, the highest jump in the North Island. Expect sweeping views of 144 islands, Paihia, Russell, Cape Brett, and Great Barrier Island on clear days. Tandem instructors such as Prashant, Rhys, Maurice, and Filip guide you through the jump. Pickup is offered from central Paihia and Kerikeri.

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6.18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

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

Meet in Nelson or use limited hotel pickup for a tandem skydive near Motueka. With an instructor beside you, you’ll climb to 18,000 feet, enjoy views toward Abel Tasman National Park and Mount Arthur, then experience up to 80 seconds of freefall. Photos cost extra, and the jump depends on good weather.

“The care & attention the staff/instructors gave me before & after my flight @ Skydive Abel Tasman Motueka NZ The parachuting was a marvellous experience , but the free fall wasn’t so pleasant as I probably needed a helmet to protect from the cold … very painful!”

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7.Tandem Skydive 18,000ft from Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $515

Meet at 63 Cron Street in Franz Josef for a three-hour tandem jump from New Zealand’s highest skydive altitude. Your instructor handles the equipment and safety while you take in glaciers, braided rivers, lakes, rainforest, mountains, and the Tasman Sea. Transfers, gear, instruction, tea, and coffee are included. Photo and video packages cost extra.

“Amazing experience, you will want to do it again instantly ! Great staff. Professional and Friendly, walks you through to the whole process and remind you the most important thing: have fun !”

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8.16,500ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ’s Most Epic Scenery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Meet at Motueka-Abel Tasman Airport for a tandem skydive from 16,500 feet over the Abel Tasman region. Your instructor handles the jump while you take in views of both New Zealand islands. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at nine, and photos and video can preserve the moment. Rod and Will are among the guides associated with this experience.

“We’ve had such a great time. The staff was very friendly and always there to help and answer question.”

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9.13,000ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ’s Most Epic Scenery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $209

Meet at Motueka Airport or arrange pickup for a tandem skydive from 13,000 feet. Your guide handles the technical work while you take in Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman Bay, and views toward both New Zealand islands. The experience lasts about two hours and suits first-time jumpers.

“Abel Tasman was my second time skydiving. It was incredible! Everyone was so kind and enthusiastic. Hamisch was my tandem and he was very communicative, personable and fun. The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful. I highly recommend!”

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10.Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $341

Meet at 63 Cron Street in Franz Josef for a roughly three-hour tandem skydive from 16,500 feet. Your instructor handles the jump while you take in Aoraki Mt. Cook, glaciers, lakes, rivers, rainforest, and the Tasman Sea. Transport, gear, and several departure times are included. Photos and video cost extra.

“Love, Love, Loved it! First timer 16,500 feet! Buy the photo package, you’ll regret it if you don’t. Thank you to Jordi and Jordy, great job, the parachute opened and video and photos are a great memory of my 68th birthday.🥳❤️🥂”

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11.Tandem Skydive 13,000ft from Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $276

Meet at 63 Cron Street in Franz Josef for a roughly three-hour tandem jump from 13,000 feet. You need no prior experience. An instructor handles the jump while you take in glaciers, mountains, braided rivers, rainforest, and the Tasman Sea. Danny is one instructor praised for keeping the experience calm and encouraging. Photos and video cost extra.

“Jump into the air and fly in the sky are great thing in my life. Danny gave big courage in that experience. He is a excellent instructor.”

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