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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Cardinal_wolsey89
Apr 13, 2026
Amazing experience! - What can I say - WOW! We booked this for a friends birthday present and no regrets. The staff are amazing and make you feel completely relaxed about the jump. Jumping from 15000 ft is definitely the way to go as the views and experience are something you want to last as long as you can. We debated paying extra for the video but decided to do it last minute and would highly recommend as a momento, especially if it’s your first time. Can’t wait to do it again!
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Aaron_p
Mar 22, 2026
5 stars 100% - Trust your dive guide. They're great! Thanks Ben! Views were great and location information was helpful and informative.
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Alanabc
Mar 14, 2026
Absolutely Incredible!! - The most amazing experience. Staff were so attentive and friendly. We had our jump delayed by an hour or so due to operational issues but the staff kept us informed so no bother at all. Huge shout out to Lucas the instructor who I jumped with, made the experience even more memorable, the best vibes- had the most amazing time! Thank you all so much for!
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Markrz3010wg
Mar 1, 2026
Great experience - Fantastic experience! was nervous about doing as first time doing it anything like it. Shout to rory thought he was really good. The whole place seemed very professional thank you. Recommend doing the 15000 ft as thought the free fall part was amazing
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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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Sarah
Mar 12, 2026
Skydive - Skydive Wānaka was definitely an experience. The skydive itself was very cool, flying, seeing what’s around but the staff.. not so good. The receptionists were lovely but the men who you skydive with were not pleasant. They never really smiled, spoke to you, listened or anything. Just boring and bland. It made our experience really awkward and looking back at photos doesn’t feel great. I loved the skydive and would recommend it just maybe not here and seeing other reviews I would assume it’s clear this isn’t the best place. Overall 3/5 as the skydive was fun and not all of it was bad but the pictures were also heavily overpriced for what you get. Not the best!
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Tamyah
Mar 26, 2026
Very disappointed customer - I was impressed with the staff that took my daughter on the jump but the video I paid $209 dollars for was disgusting could even get her face on the initial jump out the plane then couldn't see her properly through the jump i will be telling everyone I know that the video and photos are just a money grab waste of money and is very upsetting it all should have come in the package not happy and will do it again ruined my experience with wanaka sky dive
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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 $211
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).