Skydive Wanaka
- Hop off an airplane from the height of 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet for the ultimate skydiving experience
- See up to six lakes, the rugged Southern Alps, Mt Cook, and the South Island’s longest river (the Clutha)
- Benefit from the guidance of a professional instructor, high standards of safety, comfort, and personal service
- The South Island and West Coast offer the most favorable conditions for skydiving
What to Expect from Skydive Wanaka in Queenstown
Wanaka skydiving is an experience that has it all: The thrill of freefall, the beauty of mountainous scenery and the assurance of a professional instructor. Get transferred to Wanaka Airport, hop aboard a plane and get whisked away to the drop area. Meet your expert tandem instructor, receive a safety briefing, get strapped into your harness and take that leap of faith. You will have three height options for your jump: 9,000 feet (2,743 meters); 12,000 feet (3,657 meters) or the ultimate 15,000 feet (4,572 meters). The flight lets you reach the speed of up to 200 kilometers per hour and after about a minute of freefall, your parachute will open. You may want to close your eyes during the flight — but try to keep them open to catch the breathtaking views down below as you fly over Mt. Cook, Mt. Aspiring, the Southern Alps, up to 6 lakes and the Clutha River.
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Risk Warning
Your participation in parachuting activities is inherently dangerous and may involve risks. These risks include, but are not limited to those arising from prevailing conditions such as weather or health conditions you may have. Despite careful packing, the parachute may open abruptly or not open correctly which may result in injury. Unintended incidents may occur during the aircraft flight, descent or on landing. Parachuting is done at the parachutists’ own risk. Any person parachuting, training to parachute, flying in any aircraft being used for parachuting or participating in any activity carried out by Skydive Wanaka or NZONE may only do so on the distinct understanding that they do so entirely at their own risk.