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The magnificent national park is known for its golden beaches, pristine waters and luxuriant rainforest.
What about jumping from a plane above it? Abel Tasman Skydive allows you to jump from 16,ft for maximum thrills!
The highest skydive in the North Island is in Auckland at 20,ft. Book your skydive with Skydive Auckland. See what else there is to do in Wanaka in Wanaka — Guide for Backpackers. Book your skydive with Skydive Wanaka.
Another awesome Queenstown area skydiving option. No cities, no fuss: Book your skydive with Skydive Southern Alps. The crew at Skydive Ballistic Blondes — yes, you read that correctly — will take you high above Northland and land on one of two stunning beaches in Whangarei: More action can be found in Whangarei — Guide for Backpackers. This would be an awesome way to treat yourself if working in this popular backpacker job area. Book your trip with S kydive Tauranga.
Get epic mountain views so close to the Pacific Ocean! This is a unique way to see this scenic part of the Canterbury region. Skydiving is one of many crazy adrenalin activities you can do in New Zealand. Also, take a look at:. New Zealand in December.
Checklist for Leaving New Zealand. Other Countries with a Working Holiday Scheme. Transport around the Bay of Islands to the drop zone is included.
Abel Tasman The magnificent national park is known for its golden beaches, pristine waters and luxuriant rainforest. Auckland The highest skydive in the North Island is in Auckland at 20,ft. Transport between Wanaka or Queenstown and the drop zone is included. Glenorchy Another awesome Queenstown area skydiving option. Transport between Queenstown centre and the drop zone is included. Whangarei The crew at Skydive Ballistic Blondes — yes, you read that correctly — will take you high above Northland and land on one of two stunning beaches in Whangarei: Complimentary transport between Franz Josef and drop zone.
Methven [Update: The lake makes for a fantastic view on your way down and the photos you get are definite social media winners — watch your like count go through the roof! Options are great when it comes to saving money! This is a truly spectacular skydive right over the Franz Josef glacier with Mount Cook in the backdrop. Whether you go in the summer or winter, the scenery and backdrop for your skydive will be truly stunning. The company pride themselves on their customer service and only deal in small groups, making this a pretty personalised experience.
If you are not venturing down to the South Island, you could always tackle the highest skydive in the North Island up in Auckland. So pretty much any skydive in New Zealand is going to give you amazing views.
So what makes a skydive at Abel Tasman so special? As well as that, you get a pretty stunning view over turquoise oceans, snow-capped mountains and quite frankly some of the most beautiful scenery on earth. If you want to know what makes this even better, then look no further than our awesome GO Play programme. Arguably one of the most picturesque skydiving destinations in the world, you will be blown away by the amazing scenery as you freefall over the islands that make up the Bay of Islands.
OK so this one is definitely up for debate but this is just our opinion. Having taken the leap of faith in Taupo, Franz and Wanaka, prettiest location goes to Wanaka! Not too shabby at all. We actually prefer to do this dive in the winter months when the snowcapped mountains really create the most stunning backdrop for your skydive.
Whether you want to skydive over Lake Wanaka, Queenstown or Taupo - you'll remember skydiving in New Zealand for the rest of your life! Check out our New Zealand skydiving deals below. Auckland Tandem Skydive - 9,ft. Don't miss out on Skydiving offers - Enjoy your City and discover new places with Skydive with Bungy Jump ($), to Add Cliffhanger ($) at Taupo at the top of New Zealand's highest building, metres above the City of Sails.
Wanaka also seems to have the most reliable conditions for skydiving all year round making this a great option if you are looking to plan ahead. With free transport from Queenstown and Wanaka, Skydive Wanaka is our favourite place to skydive and one we think you need to tick off your list! So there you have it — out top three tips for the best places to skydive in New Zealand. Send in your comments below or on our Facebook page!
Get a quote. Great call Lydia! We have updated the post and added them in now!