Ever wanted to try out a skydive? If so, New Zealand is the perfect place to start. It is known as one of the best skydiving destinations in the world! This is because of its sheer beauty and majestic mountainous terrain. You can decide whether you want to dive from 9000, 12,000 or 15,000 feet! Nzone has long-time operators (over 30 years) so you are in safe hands with them. There is no better way to view Queenstown than coming down on it in this unique way. They have absolutely world-leading facilities for the perfect skydiving experience and great planes to get you up to jumping altitude. They also know how to take great action shots of you mid-air which you can choose to keep, both photos and videos. You are able to go in solo or tandem with an instructor so Nzone is great for both beginners and seasoned pros.

How much time does it take to reach the ground from jumping?

This depends on which height you choose to leap from - at 9000 ft it will be up to 25 seconds you're in freefall, at 12,000 ft up to 45 seconds and at 15,000 ft an entire minute. Travelling at speeds of approximately 200 km/hour! The flight under the canopy takes around 4 minutes to reach the correct altitude and the Queenstown scenery is all perfectly dramatic.

Must know:

  • To skydive the minimum weight is 30kg/66lbs to be big enough to fit safely into the harness- Minimum age is 6 years old
  • The Prices are between $299 and $479 (in New Zealand currency)
    • However, make sure to take advantage of all their discounts

Check out things to do nearby...