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Tandem Skydive in Franz Josef: Dive Amongst Mountains, Glaciers and Stunning Ocean Views
4.7
16 Ratings
Franz Josef / Waiau
Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers immediately on the right and the wide blue ocean on the left. Multiple departure times. Allow 3 hours for your tandem skydive experience.
Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers immediately on the right and the wide blue ocean on the left. Multiple departure times. Allow 3 hours for your tandem skydive experience.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Franz Josef Glacier - Tucked amidst the loftiest peaks of New Zealand, the vast Tasman Sea, lush rainforests, glistening glaciers, reflective lakes, and intricate river networks, Franz Josef Glacier is often touted as one of the most spectacular skydiving spots on the globe.
Tandem skydiving presents the quickest, most straightforward, and secure…
- Franz Josef Glacier - Tucked amidst the loftiest peaks of New Zealand, the vast Tasman Sea, lush rainforests, glistening glaciers, reflective lakes, and intricate river networks, Franz Josef Glacier is often touted as one of the most spectacular skydiving spots on the globe.
Tandem skydiving presents the quickest, most straightforward, and secure method for a novice skydiver to experience the exhilaration of leaping from an aircraft, plummeting through the atmosphere at speeds of 200kph/120mph, and gently descending to terra firma with a parachute. Relish the excitement of the moment while your tandem instructor manages all aspects of the jump.
What's Included
- Use of helmet, gloves, goggles and jumpsuit
- Use of skydive equipment
- Round-trip shared transfer from booking office to airport except under covid restrictions
- Use of helmet, gloves, goggles and jumpsuit
- Use of skydive equipment
- Round-trip shared transfer from booking office to airport except under covid restrictions
What's Not Included
- Photo and Video options (available to purchase)
- T-shirt and Hoodies (available to purchase)
- Photo and Video options (available to purchase)
- T-shirt and Hoodies (available to purchase)
Additional Information
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Please wear warm lightweight clothes and secure shoes (preferably with laces)
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a…
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Please wear warm lightweight clothes and secure shoes (preferably with laces)
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Persons weighing between 100-115kg may be able to jump, subject to assessment by a tandem master and a harness fitting on the day. All persons weighing 100kg or over subject to a small surcharge, which varies based on weight. The minimum weight requirement is 35kg, and all passengers must be large enough to fit safely into the harness. The ability for a child to jump is determined by their, weight, size and how the harness fits. The minimum weight is 35kg and . All passengers must fit securely into the harness. All children are subject to an assessment on the day by the Tandem Master.
Location
63 Cron Street
Cron Street
Please meet at the Franz Josef Glacier Base for check in a bookings;
63 Cron Street, Franz Josef 7886
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(16 Ratings)
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Freedom250311
Jan 24, 2025
Wonderful First Skydive Experience 🪂 - What an incredible experience in Franz Josef! Our tour group had originally intended to go skydiving elsewhere later in our trip, but due to perfect weather in Franz Josef, we made a spur of the moment decision to do it that day. The entire process from check in to pick up to the safety briefing was efficient & organized.
Thanks to all the crew for making our trip super memorable. A special thanks to Connor from Scotland (my jump buddy) for making me feel incredibly safe on my first jump and keeping us entertained on the plane ride up to altitude (arguably the worst part…the wait before the jump). It was such a positive experience that I’m already looking forward to more skydive opportunities in the future.
Pro tip: invest in the hand-cam photo package. Great photos of our jumps and the stunning scenery.
If you’ve always wanted to try skydiving, give it a go here—you won’t regret it.
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Freedom11691839296
Jan 23, 2025
Amazing experience!!! - "It was such an amazing experience. The instructors were very relaxed and professional. From start to finish, instructor Aiden did an excellent job coaching me through the jump. The vibe was fantastic, and I would definitely do it again!"
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Gabriellet787
Mar 15, 2024
Amazing experience - Absolutely amazing experience. So glad I did. Stunning views already from the flight up. Skydive Trilling and tranquil at the same time. Would highly recommend. Well worth it.
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Inkon_k
Jan 14, 2024
The Moment of Freedom - Jump into the air and fly in the sky are great thing in my life. Danny gave big courage in that experience. He is a excellent instructor.
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Connor_r
Jan 13, 2024
Incredible Experience! - Super fun bucket list moment. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Experts were helpful and knowledgeable and kept everyone calm. They knew exactly how to walk the line of having fun and being professional. Plane ride up and jump down were super fun and super scenic.
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Alana_n
Dec 13, 2022
Once in a lifetime! - Amazing Experience. The team made me feel safe the entire time. The video is worth buying. Three different videos and over 300 photos were sent within hours.
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Limcjpohbg
Sep 21, 2019
A must for once a lifetime - Heard that Franz Josef has a better view for skydive than Queenstown which is absolutely correct. Drizzling upon arrived in Franz Josef but unable to skydive due to weather condition no good. Went again next day with blessing of good weather. My son did the value price fir 13,000ft and I did for the skydive of 20,000ft. Request for 2 personal photographer but they have only one available. They do have tandem master behind us which makes us fell secured. All the staffs are very friendly and those had a jump from 20k ft will get foc t-shirt. Paid for all the videos and felt worth it as it's a must for once a life time. You get longer time above the air for 20k ft. Will be cold jump from plane but very enjoyable. After the release of parachute, get to glide and have good view. An excellent experience. Assume they are the only company do the skydive.. Do book from them will feeling of assurance and confidence.
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Paipis95
Sep 5, 2019
One of the best experiences of my life so far. - It was my first time skydiving, I was very excited, no room for nervousness, until like 2min before jumping, but I was already there, no turning back! lol I have NO regrets, it was the best experience ever, the free fall, the views, the adrenaline when the instructor does acrobacies (if you want to) is incredible! My instructor Callum was really nice and they video turned out great! Thank you all, i'll be back for the highest jump!
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Fabb
Jul 5, 2019
Awsome experience - Eevery ssssecond of free falling worth it! All the team is super friendly and the jump itself is it INSANE! Definitly a must do in New Zealand :D
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Rudolf_h
Dec 2, 2025
Bad weather - It was a shame that we came from Australia, the skydive was going to be a highlight of the trip. But the weather Gods thought they would my a part.
Nothing but great service while we waited though, regular updates made the wait a lot easier.
Thanks to the crew on the desk for all your help. Just means we will have to come back
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