Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
Overview
Enjoy incredible views from coast to coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Jump from 12,000 with 40 seconds of freefall! Capture your skydive with our high quality camera options, all of which will be explained on your arrival. Friends and family are welcome to watch, with plenty of room at the drop zone for spectators. Make your skydive one to remember with Taupo Tandem Skydiving, New Zealand's original drop zone. Since 1992 we've jumped over 300,000 people!
What's Included
- Free buff - headwear for you to wear during the skydive and keep afterwards
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charge
- 12,000-ft (3,660-m) Skydive
- Use of harness, jumpsuit, and goggles
- Professional guide
- Media packages - available to purchase onsite
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick you up from your Taupo accommodation. We also pick up from local Taupo businesses such as the Visitor Information Centre and other attractions such as Taupo Bungy. Just let us know upon booking.
1227 Anzac Memorial Drive
Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Tandem skydiving is an incredible experience, and at TTS, we are passionate about making your skydive a memory to remember. On arrival, you will go through the safety briefing and our available camera options, then get kitted up with all the equipment you need for a safe experience. Meet your experienced tandem master, and the adventure begins!
First you'll enjoy a scenic plane ride up to 12,000ft, 15,000ft or 16,500ft (depending on the altitude option you choose). You’ll see incredible views of Lake Taupo, Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngauruhoe – also known as Mount Doom from Lord of the Rings.
Once you’ve reached altitude, the doors will open, you’ll sit on the edge of the plane with your tandem master seated behind you. After exiting the plane you will freefall at speeds of 200 kph! At 5,500 feet your tandem master will deploy the parachute and you can catch your breath while taking in the stunning views of the Lake Taupo area.
Float back to earth with a relaxing parachute ride with your tandem master, arriving safe and soundly back at the drop zone. Once back on the ground it’s time for a high five and a hug. You did it!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 220 lbs (100 kg) weight limit
- Children must be able to fit in the harness
- Operated by multi-lingual tandem masters
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-38528P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Free buff - headwear for you to wear during the skydive and keep afterwards.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- All taxes, fees and handling charge.
- 12,000-ft (3,660-m) Skydive.
- Use of harness, jumpsuit, and goggles.
- Professional guide.
- Media packages - available to purchase onsite.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free buff - headwear for you to wear during the skydive and keep afterwards
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charge
- 12,000-ft (3,660-m) Skydive
- Use of harness, jumpsuit, and goggles
- Professional guide
- Media packages - available to purchase onsite
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 220 lbs (100 kg) weight limit
- Children must be able to fit in the harness
- Operated by multi-lingual tandem masters
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
