Oceania / New Zealand / Skydiving
Tandem Skydive in Queenstown
NZONE Skydive · Queenstown, South Island; drop zone at the base of the Remarkables
Source checked 2026-10-11 · Offering found on source page
NZONE Skydive's Queenstown tandem jump begins with check-in at its 35 Shotover Street centre, followed by a transfer to a private airstrip near the Remarkables. The operator offers jumps from 9,000, 12,000 or 15,000 feet. A scenic aircraft ascent precedes a tandem freefall of up to about 60 seconds, followed by an approximately four-to-five-minute parachute descent. The operator advises allowing around three hours for the full return experience from its Queenstown shop.
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- Choose among 9,000-, 12,000- or 15,000-foot jump options.
- The operator describes up to 60 seconds of freefall and a four-to-five-minute canopy ride.
- The drop zone is on a private airstrip near the Remarkables, with views of the Wakatipu basin, mountains and lakes.
- Courtesy transport from the Queenstown shop is included, according to the operator.
- Duration
- Allow about 3 hours for the full return trip from Queenstown shop; jump includes up to 60 seconds of freefall and a 4–5 minute parachute ride.
- Season
- Confirm directly with operator. Skydiving is weather-dependent; the operator says unsuitable weather can cause cancellations.
- Eligibility / experience
- The operator states a minimum weight of 40 kg and minimum height of 1.2 m; all passengers must fit securely in the harness. Those over 95 kg are subject to Tandem Master assessment at the drop zone. Children are subject to age/size/harness conditions and an on-the-day assessment; children 12 and under are limited to 9,000 feet. Under-18s require parent/guardian consent. Confirm directly with operator.
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The lead name 'Queenstown Tandem Skydive' was matched to the intended operator NZONE Skydive. The accurate official product title used here is 'Tandem skydive in New Zealand'; this record narrows it to the operator's Queenstown offering. No suitable direct activity image could be verified in the official page HTML metadata, so image fields are blank.
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