Abel Tasman Tandem Skydiving

Highlights

• Tandem skydiving from Motueka (1hr from Nelson)
• Choice of 10,000ft, 13,000ft, 16,500ft & 18,000ft
• Up to 85 seconds of freefall
• Top bucket list activity

Description

Many people know New Zealand for one thing in particular – the amazing variety of thrill-seeking activities on offer. Out of the plethora of adrenaline pumping attractions that are available, the most extreme is probably skydiving. So, if most of the skydive operators in New Zealand offer unforgettable views and exciting thrills, what can top them? How about NZ's highest skydive – at 18,000ft – combined with an unbelievably excellent personalised service? Abel Tasman Skydive can offer you this, plus more!

Abel Tasman Skydive are ranked within the top five greatest skydive operations in the world, and it’s not hard to see why; with over twenty years of experience, Abel Tasman Skydive have it all worked out to perfection. Firstly, they are highly focused on making your safety their top priority, and work in accordance with NZPIA regulations (NZ’s largest governing body) to ensure these priorities are met. The exceptionally skilled and friendly staff offer a top notch personal experience that is second to none.

Catering from absolute beginners to seasoned thrill-seekers – whatever you desire out of your skydiving experience, Abel Tasman will do everything within their power to make it happen. Want to pop the question to your special someone while free-falling? No problem. Want to treat Granny to a tumble out of a plane for her 80th birthday? The staff will make sure it is the best day of her life. How about getting some great footage of your jump so you can relive the memories? Abel Tasman can help you out, and can even hold a handycam for you and film every second of your thrilling descent. They even cater to the personal needs of skydivers with a disability – something they are very proud of, as they are one of the only Skydive Operations within NZ happy and able to do so!

All of this, and we haven’t even mentioned the icing on the cake – the phenomenal views. From 18,000ft (assuming you can keep your eyes open during your 85 seconds of free-fall), you will experience breathtaking 360 degree views of both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. After your parachute opens and you get closer to the drop zone, your perfect vista will include two gorgeous national parks, majestic snow-capped mountains feeding meandering rivers and emptying into turquoise oceans, as well as spectacular golden beaches. Seriously, what more could you want out of a New Zealand skydiving experience when you are offered perfection?

Trip Includes

• Return transfers from Nelson, Tasman, Motueka, Marahau or Kaiteriteri
• Tandem skydive from 10,000ft, 13,000ft, 16,500ft or 18,000ft

Duration

• Allow 3 hours including accommodation transfers

Departures

• Departs hourly from 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Departs from Motueka airport (located 1 hr from Nelson)
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Max weight is 100kgs
• In New Zealand there is no age limit for tandem skydiving. However, we recommend that children be at least 10 years of age (12 years for 18,000ft jumps) - we will assess anyone younger on a case by case basis. Anyone skydiving below the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to accompany them
• An oxygen mask is provided on the plane's ascent for the 18,000ft jump
• Handycam footage, camera flyer package or both are purchase on the day (additional cost)
• Weather dependent so we recommend booking for one of your first days in the area so that you can reschedule if necessary
• Skydive Abel Tasman is one of the only skydive operations within NZ happy & able to take those with disabilities on a skydive. Each case is assessed on an individual basis, but we do all that we can to ensure that skydiving is available to everyone

Normal Retail Prices

• 10000ft: NZD$349.00
• 13000ft: NZD$429.00
• 16500ft: NZD$529.00
• 18000ft: NZD$799.00

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