Skydive Wanaka
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Wanaka, New Zealand
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Marvel at the sprawling South Island from the sky on this unique and thrilling sightseeing adventure. Perfect for beginners as well as experts, this skydiving experience will pair you with a certified Tandem Master, your partner for your dive above Wanaka. Take a scenic flight to the jump spot, then take the plunge and take in the landscape, including the rolling Southern Alps, the Twin Lakes and the mighty Clutha and Waiau Rivers.
- All safety equipment is provided so you can have an enjoyable jump
- Flexible jump times available: fit your jump around the rest of your trip
- Your guide points out the South Island’s landmarks on your scenic flight
- Free-fall for up to one minute and then take in the sights as you fly down
What's Included
- Tandem Skydive.
- Safety briefing with experienced Jump master.
- All safety equipment.
- Optional transfers from Wanaka i-Site
- Photo or Video package on USB (available to purchase)
- Skydive Wanaka merchandise ie t-shirts, sunglasses (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- All persons over 95kg are subject to Tandem Master assessment at the drop zone. Persons 95kg – 104.9kg will incur a weight surcharge of $50, Persons 105kg-114.9kgs will incur a weight surcharge of $75 and those over 115kgs+ will incur a weight surcharge of $100 (payable at time of check in).
- The minimum weight is 30kg/66lbs and all passengers must be big enough to fit safely into the harness.
- Customers under the age of 18 years, must have adult onsite to sign waiver
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints, back problems or if pregnant.
- Allow 3 hours return trip ex Wanaka.
- Risk Warning: Your participation in parachuting activities is inherently dangerous and may involve risks. These risks include, but are not limited to those arising from prevailing conditions such as weather or health conditions you may have. Despite careful packing, the parachute may open abruptly or not open correctly which may result in injury. Unintended incidents may occur during the aircraft flight, descent or on landing.
- Parachuting is done at the parachutists' own risk. Any person parachuting, training to parachute, flying in any aircraft being used for parachuting or participating in any activity carried out by Skydive Wanaka or NZONE may only do so on the distinct understanding that they do so entirely at their own risk.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Brooke_K
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The employees were so friendly and helpful! Everything about the experience felt safe and smooth! The 12,000ft dive was the perfect sweet spot of time in free fall! Highly recommend:)
Reviews
4.6
based on 98 reviews
Aaron_P, Mar 2026
Trust your dive guide. They're great! Thanks Ben! Views were great and location information was helpful and informative.
OA_S, Dec 2025
Skydiving Wanaka is, hands down, one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. Jumping from 15,000 feet over Wanaka should be terrifying… yet somehow it felt incredibly good—and that’s 100% thanks to my tandem instructor, Cuzzy.
From the moment we geared up, Cuzzy brought total calm, confidence, and good energy. He explained everything clearly, kept things light and fun, and made it obvious that I was in the hands of a true professional. When you’re about to step out of a plane at 15,000 feet, that kind of trust means everything.
The jump itself? Unreal. Freefalling over Wanaka’s mountains, lakes, and valleys felt like flying through a postcard. Time slowed down, fear disappeared, and all that was left was pure adrenaline and awe. 15,000 feet has never felt so smooth, so safe, or so incredible.
Cuzzy made the entire experience feel effortless—from exit to landing—and somehow managed to turn one of the most extreme things you can do into something that felt natural, controlled, and insanely fun.
If you’re thinking about skydiving in New Zealand, this is the place, and if you can request an instructor, ask for Cuzzy. Absolute legend. I’d jump again tomorrow without hesitation.
Brooke_K, May 2025
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The employees were so friendly and helpful! Everything about the experience felt safe and smooth! The 12,000ft dive was the perfect sweet spot of time in free fall! Highly recommend:)
James_S, Feb 2025
It was the best. Very professional & organized. I loved it. I can’t wait to skydive again with Skydive Wanaka.
Jaron_D, Feb 2025
Loved it good team deffemtly going to do it again thanks guys u rock !!!!!
The free fall was epic and the tight turns deffemtly let ya know yr alive lol
WANQIAN_Z, Feb 2025
Well organized. First time skydive from 15000 ft. The colleague are very professional and friendly. Also there are many interactions from the coach. Great experience. If u never tried skydive, this is a must do experience.
Katharine_B, Jan 2025
it was so fun and so safe and so great. we both were nervous but ended up feeling very calm and LOVED IT
Anandhu_S, Dec 2024
I recently had the opportunity to go skydiving for the first time, and it was hands down one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life! From the moment I arrived at the drop zone, the staff was professional, friendly, and made sure to walk me through every step of the process. I felt completely at ease despite the initial nerves.
The tandem jump instructor was experienced and took the time to explain the procedure in detail, which gave me confidence.
Miri_F, Oct 2024
Very good experience, the crow are very nice and professional.
The photo option is very expensive.
We did the 12 ft jump and it was amazing.
BethAnn_T, Aug 2024
Friendly staff, able to reschedule jump after weather conditions changed, great experience, great video and pictures!
Louela_M, Mar 2024
Amazing experience. Had our first ever skydiving and it was one of a lifetime experience. Wish i could do it again.
Declan_O, Feb 2024
Turned up to a very calm environment before a nervy first skydive! Very professional. We decided to go with the full package of handheld footage and an external filmer. Only poor thing on the day was the first guy who started to put my harness on, didn’t have a clue what he was doing. Thankfully two other guys came over and did it properly!
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