Skydiving & Bungy in New Zealand: The 10 Best Jumps

1.Skydive Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,516 reviews · from $214Our pick

Skydive Auckland takes you from Parakai to a tandem jump at 9,000, 13,000, 18,000, or up to 20,000 feet. Expect a safety briefing, a 75-second freefall on the highest advertised option, and views toward Waiheke Island, Piha Beach, Great Barrier Island, and both coasts. Owen is one instructor name mentioned by the company’s customers, but instructor assignment is not guaranteed.

“This was an incredible experience!!! Everything was top notch and the staff is excellent!! My teen daughter and I had the time of our lives!!”

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2.NZONE Skydive Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,438 reviews · from $222

Meet at 35 Shotover Street, ride to the Remarkables drop zone, and choose a 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000-foot tandem jump. A trained instructor handles the parachute while you take in Lake Wakatipu and the mountains. The experience lasts about three and a half hours, with photos and video available afterward.

“OMG! Just finished my first jump this morning and it was absolutely mind blowing 🤯 Highly recommend! These guys are the best.”

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3.Tandem Skydive Experience

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

Take a tandem skydive from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet above Queenstown’s Southern Lakes. You’ll freefall at up to 200kph, then float for five minutes beneath the parachute with views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Your tandem master handles the technical work, while return transport, equipment, lockers, Wi-Fi, and base facilities are included.

“Amazing experience I‘ll never forget! Always felt safe :) Would 100% recommend!”

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4.Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving

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

You’ll ride to Taupo Tandem Skydiving, gear up with a professional tandem master, and take a scenic flight to 12,000 feet. After about 40 seconds of freefall at 200 kph, your parachute opens above Lake Taupo. Expect views of Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro National Park, with optional photos and video.

“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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5.Tandem Skydive Experience in Taupo

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

You’ll leave Taupo in a bright yellow stretch Hummer, then board a scenic plane for a tandem skydive from 12,000, 15,000, or 16,500 feet. Expect 45 to 70 seconds of free fall, mountain views, and a calm parachute ride. Instructors such as Damian, Riley, Ryan, and Andy are praised for keeping first-timers calm.

“Everything was so amazing. Travis funnell is a great instructor. Thanks for this awesome experience.”

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6.15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga – Bay of Plenty

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

Meet Skydive Tauranga at Tauranga Airport, brief with an instructor, then take a scenic flight above Mt. Maunganui, Tauranga, White Island, Rotorua Lakes, Coromandel, and possibly Mt. Taranaki. After up to 40 seconds of freefall at more than 200kph, enjoy a parachute ride back to the airport.

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

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7.Bay of Islands: 12,000ft Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · from $93

You’ll tandem skydive from 12,000 feet above New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, with about 40 seconds of freefall before a gentler parachute descent. Skydive Bay of Islands provides training, safety equipment, and a professional instructor. Pickup is available in central Paihia and Kerikeri, with photos and video sold separately.

“This is the most efficient, well run place I have ever seen. It’s a tight ship and they know what they’re doing. Of course I had a great time; I was skydiving.”

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8.Tandem Skydive Experience

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

Take a tandem skydive above Wanaka from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet, with views of six lakes, the Southern Alps, Mount Cook, and the Clutha River. Expect a 20-minute scenic flight, 25 to 60 seconds of freefall, and about five minutes under canopy. Guides include Chris, Ben, Jamie, Rory, and Lucas.

“Absolutely incredible experience - without a doubt the craziest and most amazing thing I’ve ever done! I was beyond excited to go skydiving, but also pretty nervous. My instructor, Chris, was absolutely fantastic and made the whole experience even better than I could have imagined. His energy was contagious, and he hyped me up from start to finish! Huge thanks to Chris for a memory of a lifetime - and for showing me the most unbelievable office in the world! See you again someday! / Hanna”

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9.iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $86Best value

At iFLY Queenstown, you learn body position and hand signals before entering a vertical wind tunnel for two 60-second flights. Your instructor supplies the flight suit, helmet, and goggles, then guides you through the air cushion. It suits children, first-timers, and anyone wanting a weatherproof Queenstown thrill without jumping from a plane.

“Fun and exciting! Very kind and joyful staff. They were very clear about safety and made all of us have a great time!”

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10.15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty

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

Meet the Skydive Tauranga team at Tauranga Airport for a tandem jump from 15,000 feet. After a clear safety briefing and scenic flight, you freefall with an instructor before opening the parachute at 5,000 feet. Allow about 90 minutes, and arrange photos or video separately.

“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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