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, from early morning to early evening.


• Purchase skydiving photos or video to show off to friends
• Round-trip van transport from Franz Josef village to airport included
• Skydive confidently in the presence of a skilful tandem jump guide
• All necessary gear for safety and comfort will be provided

  • 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
  • Persons weighing between 100-115kg may be able to jump, subject to assessment by a tandem master and a harness fitting on the day. All persons weighing 100kg or over subject to a small surcharge, which varies based on weight. The minimum weight requirement is 35kg, and all passengers must be large enough to fit safely into the harness. The ability for a child to jump is determined by their, weight, size and how the harness fits. The minimum weight is 35kg and . All passengers must fit securely into the harness.All children are subject to an assessment on the day by the Tandem Master.
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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