NZONE Skydive Queenstown

Choose your altitude: 9,000 ft (about 25 seconds freefall), 12,000 ft (~45 seconds), or 15,000 ft (~60 seconds). You’ll freefall around 200 kph, then float 4–5 minutes under canopy back to the drop zone. Most folks aim for 15,000 ft; the extra freefall is worth it if you’re game.

At the drop zone you’ll find a viewing area for friends, snacks and drinks, toilets, free Wi‑Fi, lockers, and a small souvenir shop. There’s also a Discovery Zone where you can watch parachute packing and get a feel for the gear and camera setups. Same‑day photo/video packages are available if you want the moment captured.

This outfit leans hard into experience and process: modern tandem rigs, specifically trained packers, and a dedicated safety leadership on site. Aircraft are turbine Caravans sized to keep groups together and turn flights efficiently. It feels professional from briefing to landing.

• Minimum age 6; minimum 40 kg/88 lb and 1.2 m/47.2 in, with limits for younger kids (12 and under capped at 9,000 ft).
• Over 95 kg/209 lb requires a Tandem Master assessment on the day.
• Under 18s need parent/guardian consent.

Warm layers and flat, closed‑toe shoes. They provide the jumpsuit, hat, gloves and goggles, including options that fit over glasses.

Skydiving here is weather‑dependent. Wind, cloud and visibility can force delays or cancellations; if they cancel for conditions, you’ll get a full refund or can reschedule. Keep your schedule loose—confirmations can come close to your slot when conditions are marginal.

They support local reforestation efforts in the Whakatipu region and even grow native plants at the drop zone for ongoing planting projects—nice to see an adrenaline operator pitching in.