How high is the skydive?
That's up to you. Choose from:
Skydive Bay of Islands
12,000ft with up to 45 seconds of freefall
16,500ft with up to 60 seconds of freefall
20,000ft with up to 85 seconds of free fall
Skydive Auckland
13,000ft with up to 45 seconds of freefall
16,000ft with up to 60 seconds of freefall
20,000ft with up to 85 seconds of free fall
Taupo Tandem Skydiving
12,000ft with up to 45 seconds of freefall
15,000ft with up to 60 seconds of freefall
18,500ft with up to 85 seconds of free fall
NZone Skydive Queenstown
9,000ft with up to 25 seconds of freefall
12,000ft with up to 45 seconds of freefall
15,000ft with up to 60 seconds of freefall
Skydive Wanaka
9,000ft with up to 25 seconds of freefall
12,000ft with up to 45 seconds of freefall
15,000ft with up to 60 seconds of freefall
How do I sign up?
Signing up is nice, easy and free! Click the "SIGN UP" button, fill in your details and start fundraising! If you are 18 years of age you will need a parent or guardian to sign the Under 18 Letter of Permission on your behalf. This will be sent to you by the skydive operator at the time you make your booking.
If you have signed up [now or in the past] for another event [ such as Blue September] you will already be in system [based on your email], so click on the Already Have An Account tab. Forgotten your password? Click Forgotten Your Password and do a reset.
How do I receive donations?
If it's your first time fundraising, asking for donations can be daunting. But don't be scared, friends and family want to support you! Just explain what you're doing and why you're doing it, then ask. If you don't get any donations the first time, you can always ask again later. See FAQ Can I share my page with family and friends? for instructions on how to share your page.
How do I thank my donors?
Getting donations is exciting, but make sure you say thanks! You can thank your donors by logging into your fundraising dashboard, scrolling down to your donation feed, and clicking the little heart icon. Write a message, and we'll send it to your donor on your behalf.
Where and when can I do my skydive?
You can take your tandem skydive at a date that suits you, before 30 December 2024. You will receive a voucher from the skydive operator once you have reached your fundraising target so you can then organise your jump.
Skydive Bay of Islands
0800 46 58 67
Skydive Auckland
0800 921 650
Taupo Tandem Skydiving
0800 826 336
NZone Skydive Queenstown
0800 376 797
reservations@nzoneskydive.co.nz
Skydive Wanaka
0800 786 877
Is there an age restriction?
There is no age restriction, however if you are under 18 years of age, you will need a parent or guardian to sign a waiver form which will be supplied by the skydive operator when you make your booking.
All passengers must securely fit in the harness.
Variations:
- 14years + age limit for both the Taupo Tandem Skydiving 18,500ft and Skydive Bay of Islands 20,000 ft jumps
- NZone Skydive and Skydive Wanaka state: The ability for a child to jump is determined by their age (6 years and over), weight, size and how the harness fits. The minimum weight is 30kg/66lbs and minimum height 1.2m/47.2inches. All passengers must fit securely into the harness. Children 12 years and under are permitted to skydive from a maximum height of 9,000 feet.
Is there a weight restriction?
To be eligbile to enter, participants must weigh over 30kg (to ensure they fit safely into the harness). The respective skydive comanies operate weight restrictions for tandem skydives, as outlined below.
Please note, not all instructors are willing to take passengers exceeding these weights and the permission to do so is at the discretion of the instructor on the day.
- Skydive Wanaka and NZone Skydive:95kg*
- Skydive Auckland: 100kg
- Taupo Tandem Skydiving: 100kg**
- Bay of Islands Skydiving: 100kg**
*If permission is granted the absolute maximum weight is 115kg.
** General weight limit. Contact the operator directly if unsure.
If this is you and you are able to jump, you will be liable to pay any additional fee (max $50) direct to the skydive operator. If in doubt, contact us before signing up.
https://www.nzoneskydive.co.nz/tandem-skydive/faqs/
https://www.skydivewanaka.com/skydive-faqs#general
https://skydiveauckland.com/skydive-faqs.html
What should I wear to go skydiving?
Your skydiving operator will provide all your equipment, including jumpsuit, helmet, goggles and gloves. You just need to wear comfortable and warm clothing that is appropriate to the weather, and sensible & secure footwear such as sneakers (not jandals). Yes, you can wear glasses/contacts, please advise your instructor if wearing contacts.
Can I join if I have an injury or medical problem?
If you are unsure if an existing medical condition or injury will affect your skydive, please consult with your doctor for advice. We are unable to advise on medical issues.
How long will it take and can I bring spectators?
Allow 3-4 hours for your skydive, but it can vary depending on weather and how many people are also jumping.
Absolutely, we encourage you to bring all your supporters to your jump day, so they can celebrate your achievement!
Can I share my page with my family and friends?
Absolutely! Use any of these icons to share your fundraising page URL with friends and whanau. They will pre-populate content which you can personalise as you wish.
Social Media;
Email; or
Create a URL link which you can copy and paste.
