Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef

Franz Josef / Waiau 3 hours

Experience the thrill of tandem skydiving from 16,500 feet (5,029 meters) and marvel at expansive views that include Aoraki/Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s tallest peak. An instructor provides training and skydive gear plus round-trip transport from Franz Josef village. You’ll plunge from an aircraft amid the vivid scenery of glaciers, lakes, rivers, and ocean. Choose from multiple departure times.


Skydive above South Island glaciers with a trained tandem guide

Warm up with a cup of coffee or tea

Purchase skydiving photos or video to show off to friends

Round-trip van transport from Franz Josef village to airport

Use of helmet, gloves, goggles and jumpsuit

Use of skydive equipment

Round-trip shared transfer from booking office to airport except under covid restrictions

Exclusions

Photo and Video options (available to purchase)

T-shirt and Hoodies (available to purchase)

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please wear warm lightweight clothes and secure shoes (preferably with laces)
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
69 Cron Street, Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast, 7886 Get directions

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

Guide Languages

  • English
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