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Skydiving Over Queenstown

20 questions answered, from what the jump is like to which skydive suits you best.

Twin engine skydive aircraft parked on a grass airfield beside a lake and mountain range

Can A 300 Lb Person Skydive In Queenstown?

A 300 lb reader weighs about 136 kg, above the 110 to 115 kg typical maximum stated by both Queenstown and Wanaka skydive operators. Here is what the operators actually say, and what to do next.

A tandem skydiver in freefall above Lake Wakatipu and mountains, arms spread, no equipment in hand

Can You Hold Your Phone While Skydiving?

No, personal cameras are not allowed on Queenstown tandem skydives. Here is what the operators say, why, and the photo and video packages you can buy instead.

Twin-engine skydive aircraft parked on a grass airfield beside a lake and mountain range

Can You Skydive With Diabetes?

What the Queenstown and Wanaka skydive operators actually say about medical conditions, who decides on the day, and how to ask before you book a tandem jump with diabetes.

Twin engine skydive aircraft parked on a grass airfield beside a lake and mountain range

How Much Does It Cost To Skydive In NZ?

Tandem skydive prices in New Zealand explained: operator NZD prices by altitude, USD from-prices for Queenstown and Wanaka jumps, photo and video add-ons, weight surcharges and transfer costs.

Twin-engine skydive aircraft climbing above a blue alpine lake ringed by mountain peaks

How Scary Is First Time Skydiving?

How scary a first tandem skydive in Queenstown really is, covering freefall times, altitude choices and how to reduce the unknowns before you book.

A tandem skydive aircraft on a lakefront airfield under a clear sky with mountains behind

Is 40 Too Old To Skydive In Queenstown?

No maximum age applies at the Queenstown and Wanaka drop zones, and 40 is not a limit anywhere on the operator pages. Here is what actually decides eligibility, and which tandem jump suits an older first-timer.

A light aircraft climbing above Lake Wakatipu and mountain ranges on a clear morning

Is A 7000ft Skydive Worth It?

No Queenstown or Wanaka tandem operator offers a 7,000 ft skydive. The lowest jump is 9,000 ft with up to 25 seconds of freefall. Here is what that means for your booking.

A tandem skydiving aircraft on a small airfield apron beneath alpine peaks

Is New Zealand Good For Skydiving?

New Zealand works well for a first tandem skydive: two verified drop zones at Queenstown and Wanaka, 9,000 to 15,000 ft altitudes, min age 6 by law and honest weather rules.

Twin-engine skydive aircraft parked on a grass airfield with mountains behind under a clear sky

Is Skydiving In New Zealand Worth It?

An honest value answer on whether a tandem skydive in Queenstown or Wanaka is worth the money, using real from-prices, freefall times, durations, weather risk and free 24-hour cancellation.

Tandem skydive harness and jumpsuit laid out on a bench at a drop zone

Is There A Weight Limit For Skydiving?

Yes, tandem skydives have weight limits, and they differ between operators. Here is how the minimums, assessments and surcharges work at the Queenstown and Wanaka drop zones.

A tandem skydive aircraft climbing above mountains and a long alpine lake under scattered cloud

What Is The Best Month To Skydive?

Honest answer to picking the month for a Queenstown tandem skydive: weather decides on the day, and your spare days matter more than the calendar.