Updated 31st October 2026
Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush with NZONE Skydive Queenstown, one of New Zealand’s most iconic tandem skydiving adventures. Jump from 9,000 ft, 12,000 ft or 15,000 ft and enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables and the surrounding Southern Alps. With experienced tandem instructors and spectacular alpine scenery, skydiving in Queenstown is an unforgettable bucket-list experience.
As one of New Zealand’s pioneering tandem skydiving operators, NZONE Skydive Queenstown offers an unforgettable combination of adrenaline, professional instruction and spectacular alpine scenery in the adventure capital of the world.
Your adventure begins with a scenic flight high above the Wakatipu Basin, where dramatic mountain peaks, deep blue lakes and the magnificent Remarkables mountain range create an extraordinary backdrop for your skydive.
Choose your preferred jump height of 9,000 ft, 12,000 ft or 15,000 ft and prepare for the ultimate leap. Securely harnessed to your experienced tandem instructor, you’ll experience the incredible sensation of freefall at speeds of up to 200 km/h.
When your parachute opens, the adrenaline rush gives way to a peaceful scenic descent, allowing you to admire Queenstown’s breathtaking landscapes from an entirely different perspective.
With experienced tandem instructors, professional safety briefings and a long-established reputation in New Zealand’s adventure tourism industry, NZONE welcomes both first-time skydivers and experienced thrill seekers.
From check-in at the NZONE Skydive Centre in Queenstown through to your landing, the team guides you through every stage of your skydiving experience.
Optional professional photo and video packages are available, allowing you to capture the excitement and relive your unforgettable adventure.
Ready to embrace the fear? Explore the tandem skydive jump heights, prices and booking options below, and discover why skydiving in Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most memorable adventure experiences.
Skydive: 9,000 feet
Price: $379 pp
Freefall approx 30 Seconds
Your first skydive is something you will never forget. Take the leap from 9,000 ft above Queenstown and experience the thrill of freefall as the spectacular Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu stretch out below you.
Securely harnessed to your experienced NZONE tandem instructor, you’ll step out of the aircraft door and accelerate to speeds of around 200 km/h during freefall before your parachute opens for a smooth scenic descent.
Perfect for first-time skydivers wanting an unforgettable introduction to tandem skydiving in Queenstown.
Skydive: 12,000 feet.
Price: $469 pp
Freefall approx 45 Seconds
Jump from 12,000 ft above Queenstown and enjoy even longer freefall with breathtaking views across the Wakatipu Basin, the Remarkables and the surrounding Southern Alps.
Harnessed to your professional NZONE skydive instructor, you’ll experience the adrenaline rush of freefall at up to 200 km/h, followed by a peaceful parachute flight back to the landing area.
This height offers the perfect balance of thrill, freefall time and spectacular scenery.
Skydive: 15,000 feet
Price: $575 pp
Freefal up to 60 Seconds
For the ultimate skydiving experience, jump from 15,000 ft above Queenstown — one of the highest tandem skydives available in New Zealand.
Enjoy up to 60 seconds of exhilarating freefall at speeds approaching 200 km/h, followed by an incredible parachute ride with panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables and the dramatic alpine landscapes surrounding Queenstown.
The 15,000 ft NZONE skydive is the ultimate adrenaline experience in New Zealand’s adventure capital.
Your adventure begins with a welcome and safety briefing from the experienced NZONE team. You’ll be fitted with your skydiving equipment before meeting your professional tandem instructor.
During your scenic flight to altitude, enjoy spectacular views across the Wakatipu Basin, Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range.
Once you reach your chosen jump height, prepare for an unforgettable freefall adventure. After your parachute opens, enjoy approximately five minutes of scenic canopy flight before returning to the landing area.
DurationAllow approximately 3 hours for the skydiving experience, or 3.5 hours for the return trip from the NZONE Queenstown shop.
NZONE provides your jumpsuit, headwear, goggles and gloves. Wear comfortable warm layers and flat, closed-toe shoes.
If you wear prescription glasses, suitable goggles can be provided to fit over them.
Children aged 6 years and over may be eligible for tandem skydiving with NZONE Queenstown, subject to their weight, height and a secure harness fit.
The minimum weight is 40 kg, and the minimum height is 1.2 metres. Children aged 12 and under are limited to a maximum jump height of 9,000 ft, with final approval determined by the Tandem Master on the day.
Passengers under 18 require written parental or guardian consent. There is no fixed maximum age, provided the participant meets the operator’s safety and fitness requirements.
The stated maximum weight for NZONE tandem skydiving is 100 kg, subject to the operator’s safety requirements and individual assessment. Harness fit, weather conditions and other operational factors may also affect eligibility.
If you’re close to the weight limit, contact NZONE before booking to confirm your suitability.
No previous skydiving experience is necessary. NZONE Skydive Queenstown specialises in tandem skydiving, making it suitable for first-time jumpers.
You’ll receive a safety briefing and be securely harnessed to an experienced Tandem Master who manages the jump, parachute deployment and landing.
Yes. You can generally wear prescription glasses or contact lenses during your tandem skydive. NZONE provides protective goggles, including options designed to fit over prescription glasses.
Allow approximately 3 hours for your skydiving experience, including preparation, safety briefing, scenic flight, freefall and landing.
For the complete return trip from the NZONE Queenstown shop, allow approximately 3.5 hours. Timings may vary depending on weather and operational conditions.
Yes. NZONE offers optional professional skydiving photo and video packages so you can capture your freefall experience and spectacular Queenstown scenery.
Ask about the available packages, inclusions and current prices when booking.
Wear comfortable clothing, warm layers and flat, closed-toe shoes suitable for the day’s weather conditions.
NZONE provides the necessary skydiving equipment, including a jumpsuit, protective goggles and other appropriate gear.
Tandem skydiving in Queenstown is weather-dependent. Strong winds, low cloud or other unsuitable conditions may result in your jump being delayed, rescheduled or cancelled.
If NZONE cancels your jump because of unsuitable weather and you cannot reschedule, a refund is generally available under the applicable booking terms.
NZONE offers three tandem skydiving heights, each providing a different freefall experience:
9,000 ft – NZ$379: Approximately 30 seconds of freefall, ideal for first-time skydivers.
12,000 ft – NZ$469: Approximately 45 seconds of freefall, offering an excellent balance of altitude and excitement.
15,000 ft – NZ$575: Up to 60 seconds of freefall for the ultimate Queenstown skydiving adventure.
All three options offer spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables and the surrounding alpine landscapes.