NZONE Skydive vs Skydive Wānaka
Two Queenstown operators compared (Skydiving). NZONE Skydive starts at NZ$379 and Skydive Wānaka at NZ$399. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
NZONE Skydive
- Three altitudes: 9,000, 12,000 and 15,000 ft
- No maximum age; passengers up to 94 have jumped (operator FAQ)
- Freefall and Ultimate Combo photo packages arranged on the day only
- Operates 7 days a week throughout the day
Tandem Skydive 9,000ft
- From
- NZ$379 per person
- Length
- About 3.5 hours check-in to return; up to 25 s freefall; 3-4 min under canopy
- Min age
- 6+ (assessed on weight, size, harness fit); min child height 1.2 m
- Weight
- Min 40 kg; 95 kg+ notify before jump; over 110 kg needs extra assessment
- Cancellation
- Free cancel/amend up to 24 hours; within 24 hours 100% fee; weather: rebook, or full refund if not possible.
Tandem Skydive 12,000ft
- From
- NZ$469 per person
- Length
- About 3.5 hours check-in to return; up to 45 s freefall
- Min age
- Over 12 (children 12 and under limited to 9,000 ft)
- Weight
- Min 40 kg; 95 kg+ notify before jump; over 110 kg needs extra assessment
- Cancellation
- Free cancel/amend up to 24 hours; within 24 hours 100% fee; weather: rebook, or full refund if not possible.
Tandem Skydive 15,000ft
- From
- NZ$575 per person
- Length
- About 3.5 hours check-in to return; about 15 min flight up; up to 60 s freefall
- Min age
- Over 12 (children 12 and under limited to 9,000 ft)
- Weight
- Min 40 kg; 95 kg+ notify before jump; over 110 kg needs extra assessment
- Cancellation
- Free cancel/amend up to 24 hours; within 24 hours 100% fee; weather: rebook, or full refund if not possible.
Skydive Wānaka
- Picks up in Queenstown at the NZONE Skydive Centre, 35 Shotover St; the drive to Wānaka Airport takes about 1.5 hours
- Queenstown transfers run Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 19 October 2026
- Calls the 15,000 ft jump its most popular
- Climb to altitude is a scenic flight of about 15 minutes
- Ultimate Combo photo and video package is NZ$20 cheaper when pre-booked online
9,000 Feet Skydive (with Queenstown transfer)
- From
- NZ$399 per person
- Length
- Up to 25 seconds of freefall; allow up to 6 hours with the Queenstown transfer
- Min age
- 6+ (under 18 need written parent or guardian consent)
- Weight
- Minimum 30 kg; must fit the harness; 95 kg or over see FAQ
12,000 Feet Skydive (with Queenstown transfer)
- From
- NZ$489 per person
- Length
- Up to 45 seconds of freefall; allow up to 6 hours with the Queenstown transfer
- Min age
- 6+ (under 18 need written parent or guardian consent)
- Weight
- Minimum 30 kg; must fit the harness; 95 kg or over see FAQ
15,000 Feet Skydive (with Queenstown transfer)
- From
- NZ$595 per person
- Length
- Up to 60 seconds of freefall; allow up to 6 hours with the Queenstown transfer
- Min age
- 6+ (under 18 need written parent or guardian consent)
- Weight
- Minimum 30 kg; must fit the harness; 95 kg or over see FAQ
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-22. See every operator in Skydiving.