Skydive Wanaka: Scenic Skydiving Adventure Over Southern Alps

Experience the thrill of skydiving over the breathtaking Southern Alps in Wanaka. Enjoy stunning views of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, and the Clutha River on this 3-hour adventure.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mustang Lane - Your Skydive Wanaka adventure begins when you arrive at our drop zone, located 10 minutes from Central Wanaka at the Wanaka Airport. All equipment is provided, so just bring a big smile, as well as warm and comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes. Once you are at the drop zone you will be greeted by our friendly staff that will…
What's Included
  • Optional transfers from Wanaka i-Site
  • Safety briefing with experienced Jump master
  • Tandem Skydive
  • All safety equipment
What's Not Included
  • Photo or Video package on USB (available to purchase)
  • Skydive Wanaka merchandise ie t-shirts, sunglasses (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Enjoy a 20-minute scenic ride to altitude on this 3-hour sky diving adventure from Wanaka. Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and soar over the stunning Southern Alps. You will have amazing views over the snow capped mountains, glaciers, lakes and the South island’s longest River, the Clutha.
Skydiving is one of life’s must do’s and Wanaka is one of…

Location
Skydive Wanaka
Mustang Lane
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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B2865xxrachelj
Jan 24, 2026
Incredible location, lived up to slogan jump with a beautiful stranger - Jumped with my 13 year old son. Great communication on the day. Instructors were excellent. Felt really safe at all times. View was incredible
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Oa_s
Dec 29, 2025
Cuzzy was the NZ Tom Cruise - 15,000 Feet of Pure Magic - Skydiving Wanaka is, hands down, one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. Jumping from 15,000 feet over Wanaka should be terrifying… yet somehow it felt incredibly good—and that’s 100% thanks to my tandem instructor, Cuzzy. From the moment we geared up, Cuzzy brought total calm, confidence, and good energy. He explained everything clearly, kept things light and fun, and made it obvious that I was in the hands of a true professional. When you’re about to step out of a plane at 15,000 feet, that kind of trust means everything. The jump itself? Unreal. Freefalling over Wanaka’s mountains, lakes, and valleys felt like flying through a postcard. Time slowed down, fear disappeared, and all that was left was pure adrenaline and awe. 15,000 feet has never felt so smooth, so safe, or so incredible. Cuzzy made the entire experience feel effortless—from exit to landing—and somehow managed to turn one of the most extreme things you can do into something that felt natural, controlled, and insanely fun. If you’re thinking about skydiving in New Zealand, this is the place, and if you can request an instructor, ask for Cuzzy. Absolute legend. I’d jump again tomorrow without hesitation.
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Xladyallyx
Jul 6, 2025
Absolutely incredible experience! - We had to reschedule from the Wanaka dive to Queenstown, and the team made it so easy—communication was clear and stress-free. The dive itself was brilliant. I felt safe and supported the entire time, with the staff checking in on us and making sure we were ready before the jump. I’ve always been scared of heights, but not anymore! I’ll definitely be doing this again—maybe even going higher next time. 😍
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Pilar187514
May 23, 2025
Impressive!!! - Perfect. It was our first jump and the help on-line as well as a situation was amazing. Both during preparation and during the ascent, the jump and landing was perfect. Each of our monitors on the jump gave us professionalism and security.. FULLY RECOMMENDED.
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Brooke_k
May 10, 2025
I would do it again! - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The employees were so friendly and helpful! Everything about the experience felt safe and smooth! The 12,000ft dive was the perfect sweet spot of time in free fall! Highly recommend:)
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Steve
May 5, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience if you never tried skydive before, and definitely one of the best skydive locations! - Skydive Wanaka made our first skydive experience as beautiful and it could be, the weather, the excitement, the nervous before jumping off the airplane, motivating but relaxing talking along the way with our tandem masters, the stunning view from above 15000ft, all made this experience one of the most memorable and beautiful ones. Definitely a recommended one!
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Brian
Apr 5, 2025
Straped to Strangers... - 54 years I've been on this rock we call home. It took until today to realise what it is to be alive. To be given the gift of life is the ultimate privilege. The next best privilege is to leap out of an aeroplane with these superb professionals. From the second you arrive, you are put at ease, made to feel like you've been mates forever. What an incredible experience. I jumped with Barna, loved it so much, booked back on and jumped with Anthony. Absolute professionals, absolutely cannot put into words how utterly unforgettable it was. Thank you to you all that we're there today, from the girls on the welcome desk, through to the pilots, bus drivers, everyone! You are amazing. Thank you so much. Brian.
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Scottstomper
Mar 25, 2025
A beautifully smooth experience 🪂 - This was a long term desire for me to Skydive again. It had been thirty years since jump in the military and had been thinking about it ever since. SKYDIVE WANAKA made the experience enjoyable and streamlined, and the professional skydivers on the day were fun, engaging and very reassuring through the whole time, right down to the smooth landing. Loved the experience, l will skydive again. Thank You 😊
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M713vwcarlas
Mar 25, 2025
Go for it - Fantastic experience, like nothing else. We did the 15000ft jump. Definitely worth getting the photos and video they are very entertaining if nothing else. What a great way to record the experience. Very skilled and knowledgeable staff.
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Jefferyho1991
Oct 13, 2025
You won’t get full refund if your activity was canceled - Our booking was cancelled due to the weather, which is understandable. However, they charged a 1.2% card payment fee that they refused to refund, which is ridiculous. We had bookings with other outdoor activity providers that were also cancelled due to the weather, but we had no issue getting a full amount back, including the card payment fee. Moreover, they returned the money through “refund” instead of cancelling the original payment, which could result in exchange loss if you’re using a foreign credit card. BOOK THE ACTIVITY WITH THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
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From $205
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).