12,000ft Tandem Skydive Queenstown
12,000ft Tandem Skydive Queenstown
12,000ft Tandem Skydive Queenstown
Feel the rush of up to 45 seconds of heart-pounding freefall as you leap from 12,000 ft above Queenstown’s world-famous alpine scenery. With expert tandem masters and breathtaking views in every direction, this is the ultimate New Zealand adventure.
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Highlights
Take the leap of a lifetime with NZONE’s 12,000 ft skydive—an iconic Queenstown adventure offering up to 45 seconds of exhilarating freefall at speeds reaching 200 km/h. Begin with a scenic 15–20 minute flight above snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, and shimmering lakes before the plane door opens and you plunge into New Zealand’s most dramatic alpine landscapes. With over 30 years of experience and more than 350,000 jumps, NZONE Skydive is one of the world’s leading tandem skydive operators.
Once your parachute opens, enjoy a peaceful 3–4 minute canopy flight with panoramic views stretching across Queenstown’s rugged mountains. Highly trained tandem masters, world-class safety equipment, and NZ’s best photo and video packages ensure your experience is unforgettable from take-off to landing. Whether you're a seasoned thrill-seeker or a first-time jumper, this heart-pounding adventure promises adrenaline, breathtaking scenery, and memories you'll never forget.
- Up to 45 Seconds of Freefall: Jump from 12,000 ft and experience incredible speeds of 200 km/h.
- Stunning Alpine Views: Enjoy Queenstown’s world-famous mountain and lake scenery from above.
- Premium Safety & Experience: Over 30 years of operation and 350,000+ jumps completed.
- Top-Tier Facilities: World-leading skydive base, highly trained tandem masters, and advanced equipment.
- Scenic Aircraft Flight: 15–20 minute climb to altitude plus a gentle 3–4 minute canopy ride.
Itinerary
Duration: Approx. 3.5 hours (including check-in, gearing up, and transfers)
Check-In at NZONE Skydive Centre
Arrive 10 minutes before your booked time at 35 Shotover Street for briefing and gear fitting.Transfer to Dropzone
Enjoy a short journey to the skydive airfield with stunning views on the way.Aircraft Flight to 12,000 ft
15–20 minTake a scenic 15–20 minute flight above Queenstown’s dramatic landscapes as you ascend to jump altitude.Tandem Skydive
Freefall + CanopyExperience up to 45 seconds of freefall before your parachute opens for a 3–4 minute canopy ride.Return to Queenstown
After landing, return to the skydive centre and view available photo and video packages.
What's included
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Additional information
- Meeting Point: NZONE Skydive Centre, 35 Shotover Street, Queenstown.
- Transport to and from the dropzone is included.
- Please check in 10 minutes prior to your trip time.
- Skydiving is highly weather dependent; delays or rescheduling may occur.
- Allow approximately 3.5 hours for the full experience.
- No cameras, GoPros, or recording devices allowed on the plane or during the skydive.
- Photo and video packages are available to purchase separately.
- Minimum age: 6 years.
- Minimum weight: 40 kg.
- Minimum height: 120 cm.
- Passengers 95 kg+ are subject to tandem master assessment.
- No maximum age limit; passengers must fit safely into the harness.
- Passengers under 18 require written parental/guardian consent.
- Children aged 6+ may skydive if they meet weight, height, and harness-fit requirements.
- Children 12 and under may only skydive from a maximum of 9,000 ft.
- Under 18s require parental/guardian consent.
- One spectator per customer may join, subject to space in the bus.
- Enclosed shoes that won’t fall off.
- Seasonal layered clothing (multiple layers recommended in winter).
- Prescription glasses or contact lenses (goggles available to fit over glasses).
- Mobile ticket confirmation.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Please consult your doctor if you have any medical concerns.
- Instant confirmation for all bookings.
- Skydives may be rescheduled due to weather or air traffic conditions.
- 100% refund for cancellations made at least 1 day before.
- No refund for cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled skydive.
- Show your mobile voucher at the NZONE Skydive Centre to check in.
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Provider
NZONE Skydive
NZD 449
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One of the best skydiving experiences ever. NZone does a great job!
Amazing 😍😍😍. Love the whole experience with them. Hats for Conor and all the staff members who made the whole experience memorable.
Amazing! Would highly recommend