The 14 Best Tandem Skydives in New Zealand

1.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $214Our pick

Skydive above Queenstown with NZONE Skydive from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet. Your tandem master handles the safety work while you take in Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables, and the Wakatipu Basin. Expect return transfers, a 15-minute flight, up to 60 seconds of freefall, and a five-minute parachute ride.

“absolutely stunning! felt very safe with my instructor. she was amazing and the skydive itself was unreal. fantastic and absolutely worth it. I'm gonna do it again”

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2.Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

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

You’ll ride up to 12,000 feet above Taupo, then exit with a trained tandem master for about 40 seconds of freefall at up to 200 kph. After the parachute opens, enjoy views of Lake Taupo, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro National Park before landing back at the drop zone. Hotel pickup is included.

“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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3.Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

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

Take a tandem skydive from 12,000, 15,000, or 16,500 feet above Lake Taupo, with 45 to 70 seconds of free fall. Your English-speaking tandem master handles the technical work while you enjoy views of Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngauruhoe. Pickup, equipment, a buff headband, and a completion certificate are included.

“This was my first time and the experience was great! Instructors were professional, and the entire process from start to end was seamless.”

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4.15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga – Bay of Plenty

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

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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5.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 3 hours · from $214

You’ll ride 20 minutes above Wanaka with a tandem master such as Chris, Jamie, Ben, or Lucas, then freefall at up to 200kph from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet. Expect views of six lakes, the Clutha River, Mount Aspiring, and Mount Cook. Photo and video packages cost extra.

“Ben and Lucas are our tandem master and they are super cooooool! Recommended!”

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6.15,000ft 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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7.13000, 16000, or 18000-Foot Tandem Skydive

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

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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8.Tandem Skydive Experience

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

Meet your English-speaking instructor at Pukaki-Twizel Airport for a 13,000 or 16,500-foot tandem jump. After a 20-minute scenic flight, you free-fall for up to 70 seconds, then glide beneath the parachute for about five minutes. Guides such as Javier and Megan help nervous jumpers stay calm.

“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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9.18,000ft 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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10.Abel Tasman Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $196

Meet your English-speaking tandem team at Motueka’s Hangar for a safety briefing, scenic flight, and jump from 10,000, 13,000, 16,500, or 18,000 feet. Your tandem master handles the equipment and flight while you take in Abel Tasman’s golden beaches, turquoise sea, and distant mountain views.

“couldn’t wish for a better first sky dive! Hamish was an amazing guide, super experienced and a lot of fun! the whole time around Abel Tasman Skydive was super friendly - highly recommend :)”

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11.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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12.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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13.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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14.Tandem Skydive 10,000ft from Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $225

Meet at 63 Cron Street in Franz Josef for a roughly three-hour tandem skydive from 10,000 feet. Your instructor handles the equipment and parachute while you enjoy views of glaciers, mountains, rainforest, lakes, and the Tasman Sea. Transfers, gear, and several departure times are included.

“Blue sky and green mountains scenery was amazing, wonderful adventure we experienced.”

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