3-Hour Wanaka Skydive
Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience
from USD 210.16 per person
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- Duration
- about 3 hours
- Meeting point
- Wanaka Airport
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Run by
- Skydive Wanaka
Overview
The jump happens at Skydive Wanaka's drop zone, where the whole visit runs about three hours from check-in to landing. After arriving, jumpers meet the frontline crew, get a full briefing and are kitted out in a jumpsuit, goggles, gloves, frap hat and harness. Then comes a scenic flight of roughly twenty minutes over the Southern Alps, during which the instructor points out Mt Cook, Mt Aspiring, the Clutha River and a spread of lakes below.
At the chosen altitude, 9,000, 12,000 or 15,000 feet, the door opens and the freefall begins. Depending on the altitude, that means 25 to 60 seconds falling at up to 200kph before the canopy opens for a calmer five-minute ride back to the ground. Photo and video packages can be purchased at check-in, with the edited footage available to relive afterward.
Minimum age is 6 with a minimum weight of 30kg, and children under 12 are limited to the 9,000-foot option. Reviewers again and again describe the staff as friendly and safety focused, with several calling it the highlight of their New Zealand trip. Pickup is the Skydive Wanaka shuttle from the Wanaka i-SITE point chosen at booking.
FromUSD 210.16 per person
Durationabout 3 hours
Rating4.8 from 295 reviews
What's Included
Included
- 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000-ft tandem skydive
- 25 to 60-seconds of freefall time
- 5-minute flight under canopy
- Experienced skydive tandem master
- All safety equipment including jumpsuit, frap hat, goggles, gloves, and harness
- On-site lockers for valuables
- Access to drop zone base facilities: internet kiosks and free wi-fi
Not Included
- Photo and Video packages are available to purchase at time of check in
Run bySkydive Wanaka
Itinerary
- Arrive and check inMake your own way to the drop zone, meet the frontline crew and complete check-in. This is when photo and video packages can be purchased.
- Briefing and gearing upReceive a full safety briefing and get fitted with a jumpsuit, frap hat, goggles, gloves and harness. Valuables can be stored in on-site lockers.
- Scenic flight to altitudeClimb into the plane with your tandem instructor for a roughly 20-minute flight over the Southern Alps, with call-outs of Mt Cook, Mt Aspiring, lakes and the Clutha River along the way.
- Tandem freefallLeap from 9,000, 12,000 or 15,000 feet for 25 to 60 seconds of freefall at up to 200kph above the Central Otago landscape.
- Canopy descentEnjoy about 5 minutes under canopy with views on the way back down to the drop zone.
- De-gear and mediaReturn to the hangar to hand back the gear, then wait for your edited video and photos to relive the jump.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points will help the day run smoothly, from footwear to which altitude to pick.
- Choose your altitude. The jump comes in 9,000, 12,000 and 15,000-foot options, with freefall running 25 to 60 seconds. One reviewer specifically recommends the highest option, noting that even a 60-second freefall feels like it passes quickly.
- Wear closed-toe shoes. Closed-toe shoes are the one thing to bring. Everything else, from the jumpsuit to gloves and goggles, is provided.
- No personal cameras. Cameras are not allowed on the jump itself. Photo and video packages can be purchased at check-in instead, and the edited footage is handed over after landing.
- Getting there. Hotel pickup is not part of this product; the included option is the Skydive Wanaka shuttle from the Wanaka i-SITE meeting point you select when booking. The site has base facilities including internet kiosks and free wi-fi.
- Kids and weight limits. The minimum age is 6 and the minimum weight is 30kg. Children under 12 may only jump from 9,000 feet, and every passenger must fit securely into the harness.
- Staffed by professionals. Many reviewers single out the instructors as friendly, professional and safety conscious. One reviewer also enjoyed chatting with the jumpers on the bus after landing.
Common issues. Parachuting carries inherent risk, including weather-related hazards, and participation is at the jumper's own risk. Everyone is subject to a Tandem Master assessment at the drop zone, so final acceptance is not guaranteed at booking. Photo and video packages cost extra, and some travellers felt the information about these packages could be clearer. Weather can affect operations, so plans should stay flexible around the jump day.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
The price covers the tandem skydive from 9,000, 12,000 or 15,000 feet, 25 to 60 seconds of freefall, a roughly 5-minute canopy flight, an experienced tandem master, all safety equipment, lockers and access to the drop zone base facilities with free wi-fi. Photo and video packages are extra.
Is Hotel Pickup Provided?
Hotel pickup is not offered. There is no Queenstown transfer on this listing either. Travellers meet at Skydive Wanaka, 14 Mustang Lane, Wanaka Airport, or choose the Wanaka i-SITE shuttle point at 103 Ardmore Street when booking and arrive 10 minutes early.
Can Children Skydive?
Yes, the minimum age is 6 and the minimum weight is 30kg or 66lbs. Children under 12 may only jump from 9,000 feet, and all participants must fit securely into the harness and pass a Tandem Master assessment on site.
Can I Bring A Camera On The Jump?
Personal cameras are not allowed. If you want footage of the freefall, photo and video packages can be purchased at check-in and the edited files are available after the jump.
What Should I Wear And Bring?
Wear closed-toe shoes and bring government-issued photo ID, required for everyone on arrival. The jumpsuit, frap hat, goggles, gloves and harness are all provided, and lockers are available for valuables.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Because skydiving depends on weather and on passing the on-site assessment, it is sensible to keep some flexibility in your schedule around the booked slot.
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