The Best Places to Skydive in New Zealand

Due to its stunning scenery and adventurous reputation, New Zealand is the perfect place to skydive, whether you have done it before or if it is your first one!

Here, we look at some of the best places to skydive in New Zealand, and hope that you can overcome any fear that you may have to give it a go yourself!

Skydiving in Taupo

Boasting stunning views of Lake Taupo, Mount Tangariro, and the famous Mount Doom (Mount Ngauruhoe), skydiving in Taupo is a hit with backpackers in particular as it is one of the most affordable jumps available.

The plane itself is coloured pink with Maori designs to show off the country’s rich culture, and on a clear day you will be able to see both of the North Island’s coasts when you do your jump. In addition to this, if you are staying in Taupo you can benefit from a free pick-up service in the company’s limo!

Skydiving in Queenstown

Skydiving in Queenstown with nZone is an exhilarating experience that offers views of the Remarkables mountain range as you jump from high above the Wakaipu basin from 9000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet.

Named as the ‘adventure capital of the world,’ Queenstown is of course home to the first tandem skydiving company in New Zealand, and nZone, with over 25 years of experience and 300,000 tandem jumps to their name, is the only skydiving company that has won the ‘New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award’.

Skydiving over the Bay of Islands

The most northern skydiving opportunity in New Zealand, the bay of Islands is the perfect place to jump if you want views of both the Pacific Ocean and the countryside. Some even say that you can see the Earth’s curvature when you reach the dizzying heights of 16,500m, the highest jump in New Zealand’s North Island.

With so many great places to skydive in New Zealand, you’re spoilt for choice if you decide to take on this adventure when you visit this stunning country.