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Skydiving Auckland New Zealand Tandem, First Jump Course & AFF
Skydive Auckland is New Zealand's premier skydiving centre, open all year round and is situated 40 minutes north of Auckland at Parakai airfield. They are a professional centre dedicated to offering the ultimate experience in all things skydiving at a purpose built facility.
- Skydive Auckland offer top quality services and facilities, enabling both first time and experienced skydivers to enjoy the ultimate high in a safe, yet fun-filled environment. Open every day except xmas day, boxing day, new years day and the 2nd of January from sunrise to sunset, weather permitting.
- They are affiliated to the New Zealand Parachute Industry Association (NZPIA) meaning the training curriculum and instructors are all NZPIA approved. All equipment is maintained to NZPIA standards and is of the latest designs. The DZ use fast turbine aircraft with a proven track record to get you safely, comfortably and quickly to your jump altitude.
Operating from two awesome locations on the North Island of New Zealand, makes it possible to start your training at one facility and continue at the other. Of course the views from the aircraft and in freefall are very different, but equally spectacular!
- Taupo, on the central plateau where breathtaking lake and snow capped mountains provide truly amazing background views! Taupo has excellent nightlife, good accommodation options, and an abundance of outdoor adventure activities to choose from. A real adventure destination!
- Parakai, (Auckland) which is conveniently located only an easy 30 min drive from the centre of Auckland. Again the views are spectacular and take in Auckland City itself, the beautiful beaches of the West Coast, Kaipara Harbour, North to the Bay of islands, the famed Hauraki Gulf with its plethora of islands and even the Coromandel Peninsula.
We offer Tandem Skydives, Introduction to Free Fall courses and the full Accelerated Free Fall program, as well as skydive coaching, equipment hire and full skydiving holidays...
Skydiving Accelerated Free Fall Course (L1-8) $2,792.00
Includes all training and tuition, instructor supervision, aircraft slots, equipment hire, parachute packing, logbook AND in-air DVD video of Levels 2-8.
Skydiving CST International ‘A’ Cert. Component (Levels 9-25) $1,763.00
Includes instructor supervision and task briefing/debriefing of Aircraft exits, freefall tasks, 10 level canopy flight tasks/drills program, aircraft slots, equipment hire, parachute packing PLUS 5 x Coached skydives all with in-air DVD!
Skydiving Introduction To Freefall Course $395.00
Includes full 1st jump theory training/ tuition, Jump 1 (Orientation) and Jump 2 of the AFF Course, aircraft slots, equipment hire, logbooks, parachute packing and in-air DVD of Jump 2.
- Tandem Skydive 16,500ft $395 75 sec free fall - The ultimate rush!
- Tandem Skydive 13,000ft $325 45 sec free fall -A tasty little teaser!
- Tandem Skydive 9,000ft $295 25 sec free fall - A quick hit!
You can add video and camera as extra cost options to the jump DVD & Photographs - Great ways to remember your 1st Tandem skydive or simply do your tandem skydive and enjoy the experience. DVD only $120. Photos only $95 DVD & Photos $170.
A.F.F. Restrictions/Limitations
- Weight: There is a weight limit of 100kg/220 pounds.
- Age: Over 18 years old.
- Be able to speak & write English.
- No alcohol 8 hours prior to skydiving.
- No scuba diving 24 hrs before skydiving.
- Any medical conditions should be discussed with us before booking and may require evaluation by a Medical Practitioner and / or our instructional staff.
- Parachuting contract to be completed before skydiving.
Tandem Skydive Limits/ Restriction.
- Weight: There is a weight limit of 100kg/220 pounds.
- Age: Over 14 years old. (guardian's written consent on our forms if under 18 and depending on harness fitting properly)
- No alcohol 8 hours prior to skydiving.
- No scuba diving 24 hrs before skydiving.
- Any medical conditions should be discussed with us before booking and may require evaluation by a Medical Practitioner and / or our instructional staff.
- Parachuting contract to be completed before skydiving.
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Skydiving Bay Of Islands, New Zealand Tandem Skydiving
Experience the thrill of a tandem skydive in the scenic Bay of Islands, Northland's adventure playground. NZ Skydive Bay Of Islands offers you the thrill of a lifetime. No training or experience is necessary. Soak up the spectacular scenery on your 20 minute flight to altitude over the breathtaking Bay of Islands, New Zealand. NZ Skydive Bay Of Islands is a member of the NZSA and Civil Aviation Authority approved. Advantages of tandem skydiving in the Bay Of Islands:
- The warmest drop zone in New Zealand.
- Scenic aircraft ride to 12,000 Feet (4000 Meters) above the beautiful Bay of Islands.

- You reach a terminal velocity of 120mph (200kmh) on your first jump!
- All our instructors are NZSA and CAA certified.
- No experience necessary.
- We offer a free local shuttle service if required.
- Your skydive is under the control of an experienced tandem master.
- No age limit. (Please note: If you are under 18 years of age we require written consent from a parent or guardian)
We offer Tandem Skydive experience with scenic plane ride up to jump altitude.
- Tandem skydive 9,000 ft
- Tandem skydive 12,000 ft
You can add video and camera as extra cost options to the jump DVD & Photographs - Great ways to remember your 1st Tandem skydive or simply do your tandem skydive and enjoy the experience. DVD only. Photos only. DVD & Photos .
This tandem skydive experience may then lean you to decide you want to take a full parachute course and learn to skydive. If you want to continue to learn to skydive check out the AFF. (Accelerated Free Fall course)
Tandem Skydive Weight/Height Restriction.
- Weight: There is a weight limit of 100kg/220 pounds.
- Age: No age limit. (Please note: If you are under 18 years of age we require written consent from a parent or guardian)
- No alcohol 8 hours prior to skydiving.
- No scuba diving 24 hrs before skydiving.
- Any medical conditions should be discussed with us before booking and may require evaluation by a Medical Practitioner and / or our instructional staff.
- Parachuting contract to be completed before skydiving.
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Sky diving Queenstown, New Zealand Tandem Skydiving
Queenstown, New Zealand, where beauty and extreme sports go hand in hand. New Zealand Skydive Queenstown offers the best of both. Take off from the historic village of Glenorchy nestled between two national parks. On the ride to altitude take in the magnificent scenery that makes this place into a world heritage area. We have snow capped mountains all year round surrounded by beech forests, sheer rock faces and winding rivers which promise an amazing flight and an exhilarating and breathtaking descent.
This part of the country was made world famous by The Lord of the Rings trilogy. New Zealand Skydive Queenstown lets you experience the thrill and beauty of freefall with an experienced Tandem Master. Advantages of tandem skydiving in the Queenstown.
- Scenic aircraft ride above Queenstown.

- You reach a terminal velocity of 120mph (200kmh) on your first jump!
- All our instructors are NZSA and CAA certified.
- No experience necessary.
- Your skydive is under the control of an experienced tandem master.
- We offer a free shuttle service from central Queenstown locations.
- No age limit. (Please note: If you are under 18 years of age we require written consent from a parent or guardian)
Fun Jumping/ Experienced Skydivers welcome
- Come and jump at one of the most scenic drop zones in the World. We operate at the head of Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by the Southern Alps, where snowcapped mountains and glaziers are not a rare sight.
- The NZSkydive team are keen to welcome sport skydivers from all over the world. All our Queenstown staff are more than enthusiastic to jump with new people.
- With the Super Porter on its way the ride to altitude will be as exciting as the freefall into Paradise.
- * Please note that a minimum of a B Licence is required in order to jump at Glenorchy.

We offer Tandem Skydive experiences with scenic plane ride up to jump altitude.
- Tandem skydive 9,000 ft.
- Tandem skydive 12,000 ft.
- Tandem skydive 15,000 ft.
You can add video and camera as extra cost options to the jump "DVD & Photographs - Great ways to remember your 1st Tandem skydive" or simply do your tandem skydive and enjoy the experience. DVD only. Photos only. DVD & Photos.
This tandem skydive experience may then lean you to decide you want to take a full parachute course and learn to skydive. If you want to continue to learn to skydive check out the AFF. (Accelerated Free Fall course)
Tandem Skydive Weight/Height Restriction.
- Weight: There is a weight limit of 100kg/220 pounds.
- Age: No age limit. (Please note: If you are under 18 years of age we require written consent from a parent or guardian)
- No alcohol 8 hours prior to skydiving.
- No scuba diving 24 hrs before skydiving.
- Any medical conditions should be discussed with us before booking and may require evaluation by a Medical Practitioner and / or our instructional staff.
- Parachuting contract to be completed before skydiving.
We do appreciate the frustration that delays can bring but please be assured that our primary responsibility is for the safety of all jumpers. In the event of you being unable to make your jump on your scheduled day due to weather or technical issues the DZ will re-schedule an alterative date with you.
So, what’s it to be and where’s good for you?
- A Skydiving Tandem Jump: Where you can be in the air and jumping out of a plane strapped to an instructor quicker than you can say 'I'm not sure about this....'
- A Skydiving I.F.F. (Introduction to Free Fall) Course: This 2 day Level 1 Course is designed to give you a taste of our sport: Ground Training & an AFF level 1 Jump with two instructors.
- Or perhaps a Skydiving A.F.F. (Accelerated Free Fall) Course: Where on your first jump you leap out of a plane 2.5 miles up in the air with two highly experienced instructors, quickly followed by your cameraman.
- Learn in a Wind Tunnel..... Vertical wind tunnels (indoor skydiving or bodyflight): You can always improve your skydiving freefall skills, or simply start to learn to skydive in a Wind Tunnel...
Why jump out of a perfectly good airplane?
Because the door opens ;-)
New Zealand Skydiving Tandem Experiences from Extreme Sports Cafe
All of our Tandem Skydiving Experiences in New Zealand can be booked online. 




