With thousands of skydives under their best, they are. While you float in the air, soak in the glorious spectacle of the turquoise ocean and vast mountain ranges of the park. In 2016 we have been voted the most scenic skydive in the world by, and. Whether it be summer or winter the view of the lake and mountains show of whatever season you choose to visit wanaka. On our first day in queenstown, we went mountain biking and it was crazy cold, rainy and overcast the whole day. Feel your adrenaline surge as you reach altitude and prepare to jump, before freefalling at terminal velocity reaching speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour. I nearly failed physics in high school, but this number stuck with me. Skydive wanaka 12,000ft epic deals and last minute. If skydive fox glacier cancel the jump due to weather conditions, you will receive a 100% refund or youll be able to switch it to any of our other dropzones which includes skydive abel tasman above the abel tasman national park and skydive mt. I was nervous my friends wally, blaine and i drove to the airport and, as soon as we walked into skydive wanaka, they were ready for us. The day began with a pick up and a chance to meet the skydive wanaka crew. Jul 31, 2017 the morning of our lake wanaka skydive, i woke up feeling sick with dread. Everything you need to know about skydiving in new zealand. Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and soar over the stunning southern alps.
As this is a dedicated package, it cannot be prebooked. Day of the dead skydive with roberta mancino duration. He consistently made sure i was okay and talked me through the whole process, definitely made the whole experience an extra special one. Criffel peak view wanaka is a 5minute drive from puzzling world wanaka and a 10minute walk from wanaka golf club. Book your skydiving experience online today from 15000ft, 12000ft or 9000ft. I had my first skydive in wanaka and was happy with what they have to offer. Dont miss out on an exceptional activity to tick off your bucket list while visiting the wanakaqueenstown region. On sam lockes recent trip to new zealand she dropped by skydive wanaka to catch up with jools and of course be introduced to their gorgeous new skydive passenger aircraft. We signed up for the ultimate adventure with skydive lake wanaka to do the maximum allowable tandem jump from 15,000 feet. Leap from,000ft, freefalling for an epic 45 seconds above one.
Experience what its like to fall like a stone, at speeds of up to 200kph, from 15,000 feet. Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger for the experience of a lifetime with skydive wanaka new zealands most spectacular, multi award winning high altitude skydive. It would appear that interlaken tops almost every online list counting down the best locations in the world to skydive, and i can personally attest to its wonder and awe. They offer jumps from 9,000, 12,000, and 15,000 feet with a variety of different photo and video packages to choose from. Free fall from 15,000ft and soak up panoramic views as you gently glide back down in your parachute. Known for scintillating beaches, granite cliffs, and picturesque islands, abel tasman national park located in central motueka is the perfect place to go skydiving in new zealand. Discover why skydive wanaka is the new zealand skydive experience everyone is talking about.
This product is unavailable to book via tripadvisor. V free which allows guests to relax, chat to fellow travelers or enjoy a nice glass of wine. We recommend booking for one of your first days in wanaka so that if the weather is no good for skydiving then you can reschedule to another day, or of course get a full refund from us. Book your skydive altitude from 15000ft, 12000ft or 9000ft. Cant remember his name but it was an awesome experience. Lake wanaka skydive from 9,000 ft, 12,000ft or 15,000ft. From the moment you walk through the doors at skydive wanaka your unforgettable experience begins. Book online 15 days in advance and receive 10% of a 12 000ft or 15 000ft skydive use promo code wan15days this offer not valid with any other offeror cannot be combined with any other. Skydiving is one of lifes must dos and wanaka is one of the most stunning places to tick off. Definitely, recommend nzone tandem skydive queenstown. Lake wanaka offers a host of staying options, you can rent a holiday home, stay at a backpackers lodge, stay at a service apartment or simply book a hotel room, the options are huge, both in terms of the staying standard and in terms. They all made me feel welcome and valued from the word go. Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger for the experience of a lifetime with skydive wanaka new zealands most. Theyre the only tandem skydive company to have been awarded the supreme tourism award and have jumped over 250,000 tandem todate.
Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger for the experience of a lifetime with skydive wanaka new zealands most spectacular, multi award winning high altitude. Skydiving in queenstown and wanaka offers some of the best aerial experiences in the country. Skydive fox glacier the original glacier skydivers. You can book your skydive on board the bus with your driver guide. Wanaka tandem skydive from 12,000 feet 3hour tour 2020.
Gorgeous views of lake wanaka, the upper clutha river and on a really clear day mt cook make this one of the south islands most popular drop zones. The staff and facilities are world class and we plan to make your experience with us one you will be talking about for years to come. Dave and jools hall started skydive wanaka in 1995 and still own and fully operate the company today. Transport is available from new zealand skydive centre, 35 shotover street. We absolutely love our 1st time skydiving with skydive wanaka. Oct 22, 2019 with beautiful lakes wanaka and hawea, as well as mount cook and mount aspiring national parks scenery, who wouldnt want to skydive in wanaka. If you are looking for the best things to do in queenstown from the air youll find them here including tandem skydiving, paragliding, parasailing, hot air balloon flights, scenic helicopter flights and more. Interlaken, switzerland it would appear that interlaken tops almost every online list counting down the best locations in the world to skydive, and i can personally attest to its wonder and awe. Youll be taken to the for a full safety briefing, then introduced to your expert and highly experienced tandem instructor, wholl become your best friend over the next hour. Jumping out of a plane at 15,000 ft above wanakas lake and snow capped mountains.
Since 1997 we have taken over 30,000 very happy customers on the ride of a lifetime. Get suited up, strapped to a stranger and step into a plane ready for an experience like no other. Passengers under 18 years require written parentalguardian consent. The flight to altitude is 1015 minutes, during which you can enjoy uninterrupted views of wanakas worldrenowned lakes, mountains and rivers, and on a. Our tandem skydivers we had were both brilliant and chatty and put you at ease when your a bag of nerves. Reality hit me as the thought of casually jumping out of a plane 12,000 feet in the air began to sink in.
I secretly prayed that the fog wouldnt lift and the flight would be cancelled, but when we got the goahead i knew i just had to take a deep breath and get on with it. Skydive southern alps formerly skydive paradise skydive from 15,000ft above new zealands most stunning alpine scenery. Skydive wanaka is offering some special deals to kick start 2019. Unleash your inner adrenaline junkie and experience one of the most scenic tandem skydive experiences on earth. Lets face it, theres no better way to experience a new town than from a birds eye perspective. Wanaka bakpaka has a stunning view overlooking lake wanaka.
To help you organize your wanaka trip ideas, this wanaka visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more. Skydive wanaka has been wellknown throughout the country and among travelers, as it offers one of the best views for skydivers. The best time to tandem skydive in wanaka is usually early in the morning when the winds are not as strong as they can get later in the day. Skydive lake wanaka is new zealands top skydiving operator, offering a onceinalifetime freefall experience, whether youre a parachuting pro or first time knee wobbler. Experienced skydiving company offering tandem 200kph freefalls over stunning lake wanaka. You can book online or phone 0800 759 340 free phone. Wanaka skydiving with free transfers from queenstown. Complimentary transport is available from new zealand skydive centre, 35 shotover street, queenstown for 9am and 2. Skydive wanaka amazing experience but with some pain. Jan 11, 2020 lake wanaka justifies every reason why most of the skydivers have named it as the most gripping skydiving destination in new zealand. Experience the thrill of freefall from up to 15,000ft and reach speeds of 200kph all while enjoying unrivalled and uninterrupted views of wanakas worldrenowned lakes and mountains.
Skydive wanaka is located at wanaka airport, 14 mustang lane, 10 minutes from. Skydive wanaka 12,000ft strap yourself to a beautiful stranger for the experience of a lifetime with skydive wanaka new zealands most spectacular, multi award winning high altitude skydive. Skydive lake wanaka in queenstown my guide queenstown. Ski and skydive at lake wanaka, new zealand we find you go. I also had a very cool photographer that day, emma, whom i give credit to for the amazing photos and video. No previous skydiving experience is necessary as we provide a full briefing on the day and strap you to a highly trained tandem master, aka your beautiful stranger. Cook jumping above lake pukaki with incredible views of aorakimt cook. Skydiving is a very weatherdependent activity and the spring weather in new zealand can be pretty fickle. It offers an open plan shared lounge, free parking on site and free wifi access. Skydiving deals in queenstown, taupo, wanaka and more. Scooting forward until your legs are dangling outside the plane. Welcome to skydive wanaka strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and freefall from 15,000 feet above the stunning southern alps, snow capped mountains, glaciers, lakes and the clutha river. The 7 best places to skydive in nz strays travel blog. Our dropzone is located at wanaka airport, just a short tenminute drive from town.
Its not every day that you strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and leap from a. If you are going to do it, might as well go the highest. The panoramic view of aspiring national park rainforest, lake wanaka, mt. It was so mindblowing for someone who is afraid of height.
Bookme finds last minute discounts and pre booking deals on things to do. Altitude is everything in skydiving, so its no surprise the higher, the better. Cook and never ending stretch of forest land do justice to this spectacular place for skydiving in new zealand. View up to six lakes, the rugged southern alps and beyond to mount cook. With thousands of skydives under their best, they are ready to ensure you. Complimentary transport is available from isite wanaka 103 ardmore street, wanaka for onthehour trips. The minimum weight is 30kg66lbs and all passengers must be big enough to fit. Wanaka travel guide view the kayak wanaka city guide for the best wanaka travel tips. A 12,00ft tandem skydive will have you freefall for up to 45seconds, followed by a scenic canopy ride over beautiful wanaka. The first trip of the day is 6am in summer and 8am in winter. Children 12 years and under will be permitted to skydive from a maximum height of 9,000ft. Skydive wanaka is a must do experience while visiting or living in the queenstown or wanaka region. We sat through a short briefing and signed our lives away.
Book a skydive dives up to 15,000ft dives over wanaka nz. A 15,000ft skydive will have you freefall for up to 60 seconds over six lakes, many mountains and the south islands longest river the clutha. Soaring over the remarkables or floating over lakes and canyons, is unforgettable. What on earth persuaded me that jumping out of a plane, at 15,000ft no less, was a good idea. We had to watch a video guide at the beginning which was informative and helpful. Book your tickets online for skydive wanaka, wanaka. Wanaka bakpaka was the perfect hostelaccommodation at a great location amazing views close to town centre and opposite the lake. Skydiving in skydive wanaka in queenstown the blonde abroad. After originally planning an nzone skydive over queenstown i was left frustrated after a number of cancelled days cloudless blue skies maybe the town is too exposed to wind during the spring months. Skydiving in new zealand skydiving deals in queenstown. You will have amazing views over the snow capped mountains, glaciers, lakes and the south islands longest river, the clutha. Discover why skydive wanaka is the new zealand skydiving experience everyone is talking about.
Experience the ultimate thrill as you leap from 15,000ft above one of the most. Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime with new zealands most spectacular, multi award winning high altitude skydive from 9,000ft. Are you seeking a skydive that stands out from the rest. The instructor i had for the 12000 ft skydive was awesome and made me feel at ease from the moment i got on the plane to the second i landed on the ground. We always recommend booking for one of your first days in wanaka so that if the weather is no good you can reschedule to another day. Thank you so much skydive wanaka, everyone was very welcoming and professional. Must be booked on the day of your skydive, subject to availability. Ignoring the effects of air resistance, the speed of an object falling freely near the earths surface will increase by about 9.
Feel the exhilaration of flying high above queenstown with the must do air activities. Ive always wanted to skydive and no better place to do it then in new zealand, where adrenalin. Enjoy a 20minute scenic ride to altitude on this 3hour sky diving adventure from wanaka. Nzone skydive is nzs first tandem skydive in operation, currently celebrating over 25 years of skydiving. Mums skydive master introduced himself, he was so great with her, reassuring her about the jump and creating a real sense of fun. Purchase one of our hd video or photo packages and share your memories with friends and family. If you are moving on from wanaka then we can book you on a skydive or another activity elsewhere in new zealand, or of course issue you a full refund back on to your credit card. Skydive in queenstownnew zealands outdoor adventure capitaland jump from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet.
See queenstown like never before as you take the ultimate leap of faith as you tandem skydive. Summer is here and do we have some sizzling savings install for you. A must do on anyones list when travelling to new zealand. Jul 05, 2016 harnesses were fitted and safety checks complete. With beautiful lakes wanaka and hawea, as well as mount cook and mount aspiring national parks scenery, who wouldnt want to skydive in wanaka. The following are the best places to skydive around the world, including my personal favorite, interlaken, switzerland. The flight to altitude is 1015 minutes, during which you can enjoy uninterrupted views of wanakas worldrenowned lakes, mountains and rivers, and on a clear day you can see all the way to mount cook. Your new zealand skydive experience starts with a briefing inside our very own cabin of adventure. Skydiving in wanaka, queenstown my guide queenstown. Skydive wanaka operates every 30 minutes subject to availability and weather conditions if you would like to book a time that is not listed online, please give us a call. Whether you want to skydive over lake wanaka, queenstown or taupo youll remember skydiving in new zealand for the rest of your life. Some said you could defeat the acrophobia once you did a skydive, but nope. We walked over to the skydive wanaka plane, painted bright red which you can never miss when driving along state highway 6.
Strap yourself in for the absolute time of your life with skydive wanaka s spectacular, multi award winning high altitude skydive from 15,000ft. Bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday adventures. Sep 11, 2015 jumping out of a plane at 15,000 ft above wanakas lake and snow capped mountains. Book skydive wanaka book your ultimate queenstown experience. Leap from,000ft, freefalling for an epic 45 seconds above one of the most stunning locations in the world. After a safety briefing, board a small plane and tandem skydive with an experienced guide. Be brave, don the red jumpsuit and let skydive wanaka show you how its done. Free return transfers from wanaka are available for the 8am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Mar 24, 2015 the following are the best places to skydive around the world, including my personal favorite, interlaken, switzerland. Wanaka is supposed to be one of the best areas to sky dive. Mar 14, 2020 about skydive wanaka strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and jump from a perfectly good plane, freefalling from 15,000 feet above nzs highest snow capped mountains skydive wanaka is new zealands most spectacular, multi award winning, high altitude tandem skydive.
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