18,500 ft Skydive Experience in Taupo
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18,500 ft Skydive Experience in Taupo

By Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Recommended by 100% of travellers
100% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
About
Experience the thrill of freefalling from 18,500 feet above Lake Taupo on this New Zealand tandem skydiving adventure. Prepare for your flight with pickup in a stretch Hummer, then gear up and gather your courage on the flight up to altitude. After jumping from the plane with a tandem master, enjoy 75 exhilarating seconds of freefall followed by unbeatable views of both coasts and the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park as you glide back to earth by parachute.

Ages 14-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 2–3 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English
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  • 18,500-ft Skydive
  • Professional guide
  • Use of harness, jumpsuit, and goggles
  • Free buff/scarf
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charge
What's not included
  • Photo Packages (available for purchase)


Start:
  • Taupo, Taupo, Taupo District, Waikato Region, North Island
Pickup details
  • Location Name: Your hotel, or drop zone if self-driving
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 38528P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 38528P6

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    • Taupo Tandem Skydiving
      3,236
      Taupo, New Zealand
      Joined in October 2009
    • Go48741953979
      0 contributions
      Epic Family Thrill Seekers 🫶
      We went up with a group of 6 of us. The youngest being 10!!! We were all first time jumpers and were able to be in the same plane and do it together. Epic day!!! Elad knew what to say and when to put all our nerves to rest and just enjoy the thrill of it!!!! So lucky to have this experience and to be so well cared for by Elad and his team. Would so do it again and have my eyes open leaving the door 😄 🤣
      Written 7 July 2024
    • ashleighwL8909WD
      0 contributions
      Best skydive so far
      The view was AMAZING and the jump was outright brilliant. My tandem instructor was absolutely perfect right from the start, from gearing up to our landing on the ground. Gareth kept me fully aware of everything we were going to do, how it'd be done, when it'd be done, even made general conversation and pointed out a few places and landmarks on the ground. I'd also love to say a massive thanks to Gareth and the team at Taupo Tandem Skydive for kicking off my 21st and setting the bar for an awesome day.
      Written 24 June 2024
    • caitduncan
      0 contributions
      Great for all ages! Well looked after
      What a great experience. First time sky diving and the team, especially Ian, made me feel so comfortable and safe. He was very respectful. I did the 15,000ft and got the photo package (about 200 pics and a free tshirt). Loved it. 100% recommend. (35 year old mum, with 18 month old that looked on with dad while I jumped)
      Written 19 June 2024
    • Natasha T
      0 contributions
      Bucket list material
      What an insane experience to say the least!! Couldn’t recommend more if you’re after an adrenaline kick; the staff were all super friendly and make you feel at ease - even 15,000ft in the air. The view was to die for (almost literally)… My instructor, David Du Plessis, was awesome - talked me through the process and went above and beyond with the selfie photos and videos - lots of belter photos. Top bloke.
      Written 9 June 2024
    • Getaway11161129670
      0 contributions
      Birthday surprise I knew nothing about until we arrived.
      My experience started off as a birthday surprise, did know anything until we drove into the gateway! But I was all for the challenge! From the time I entered into the office right to getting out of the jumpsuit myself and others were welcomed, cared for and was reassured we were looked after. My instructor's name is Star! And I absolutely adored her! She is way younger than me but I felt completely safe from ground to mid air, getting ready to jump, sitting right on the edge of the opening door to free falling, parachute ejecting, gliding and to landing. Everything was explained to me the whole entire way. Once we landed and stood, I just had to hug my instructor, Star. Definitely recommend and I'd most definitely do that again! If tandem skydiving has been on your bucket list for awhile, I suggest booking in NOW! Taupo Tandem Skydive is thee best!!
      Written 1 June 2024
    • Companion32480562219
      0 contributions
      Tandem Skydive
      Awesome experience, the staff were very good, Elad Berger was my tandem jumper and he was just awesome, putting me at ease. I jumped from 15000 feet, first time.
      Written 31 May 2024
    • Camper16786863731
      0 contributions
      Do It!
      What an incredible experience. The staff were very helpful and relaxed. My tandem master, Hamish, made me feel very safe and comfortable, explaining everything along the way. Taking control of the parachute was the absolute highlight of my jump. Thanks to Taupo Tandem Skydiving for supporting the NZ cancer society. Amazing!
      Written 30 May 2024
    • jasmineb751
      0 contributions
      Absolutely amazing!
      Wow! What an experience! Definitely reccomend. My tandem Master Davey (David Du Plessis) was absolutely amazing! He made me feel so comfortable and at ease throughout the entire experience, talking me through what was coming up next and what he/we were doing at every moment along the way. Thank you for making the experience everything in the moment! I'll be back for more
      Written 26 May 2024
    • Bob H
      0 contributions
      Fantastic - expletives not allowed !!
      Sunday 19th May, 2024 was a “blue bird” day in Taupo. As beautiful as an autumn day could be. It was an easy decision to head to TTS, and one of the best decisions for a 67 year old to have made. A cancellation on the 1100am jump meant I was straight in and kitted up by the friendly and efficient staff. David Du PLESIS was my jump master, who calmed what little nerves I had, and was a fantastic ambassador for the company. The jump is one of the most exciting things I have done and the view and ride down will be hard to beat. The photo package allows me to relive my experience. Bigs thanks TTS Bob H
      Written 25 May 2024
    • Swj84
      0 contributions
      15000ft skydive
      That was an incredible experience, Bryce was amazing, can't thank you all enough for making my day. I would definitely do that again. All the best Bryce you made me feel at ease and I loved every minute of that. Highly recommended activity. Yayaar!!!!
      Written 21 May 2024
    • 209brendanp
      0 contributions
      Taupo Tandem Skydiving
      I took the plunge at Taupo Sky Diving, G Hemingway is the best jump master I've ever had. He made the experience just that bit more fun. Thanks mate.
      Written 14 May 2024
    • AlexAndrew1992
      0 contributions
      Another awesome skydiving experience!!!
      Just another incredible sky diving experience! I was more nervous this time compared to first time round but Bryce was very calm and collected, very reassuring and just an all round legend, thank you bro! Thanks to the rest of the team for all your help! ⭐���⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
      Written 10 May 2024
    • loribB1331YP
      0 contributions
      Amazing experience!!!
      First time skydiving! It was such an amazing experience and Kudos to Sam who made the experience informative and enjoyable!! Would highly recommend.
      Written 7 May 2024
    • Paul_NZL
      0 contributions
      12k Sky Dive with Damian and TTS.
      My instructor Damian Malkin (Damo). Brilliant!!! That was such an awesome first time experience and jump from 12k with Damian. Felt extremely safe and in good hands. Awesome professional crew with everyone at TTS made our flight and sky dive seemless and just a massive thrill for myself and workmates. Absolutely stunning hanging in a harness drifting with the earth way down below.
      Written 7 May 2024
    • RoseCoppard
      0 contributions
      Highly recommend 👌
      Awesome experience for my second skydive... had the best time with such glorious weather! Thanks so much Bryce for taking great care of me! Also to the cameraman for the great photos 😊
      Written 6 May 2024
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    Venture18348680729
    1 contribution
    May 2023 • Solo
    Skydived with instructor Bryce Goble of Taupo Tadem Skydiving today - it was absolutely exhilarating! Thanks to Bryce (who’s clear in his instructions & very patient), I had a wonderful first tandem skydiving experience and a smooth/painless landing! Thank you!
    Written 17 May 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Bryce is an absolute LEGEND, he certainly is very patient and clear. So happy to hear you had a wonderful first time experience, we hope to jump with you again soon.
    Written 10 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    YIFEI SUO
    2 contributions
    Jan 2023
    An amazing experience! The staff was awesome and the video and photos were hilarious ^_^. My family laugh and laugh for these funny video and photos, it make us so happy. Definitely will come back again. Brilliant!
    Written 27 January 2023
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    Oh amazing! So happy you guys had a good laugh too :) looking forward to jumping with you next time!!
    Written 8 February 2023
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    Chiefjellybean
    Wellington, New Zealand13 contributions
    Dec 2022
    Just loved it, every minute. Gareth Hemingway was great - enthusiastic, fun and supportive. Fully Recommend Taupo Tandem Skydiving and Gareth.
    Written 27 January 2023
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    Thank you!! We love that you had an awesome time with us - and Gareth is an awesome Tandem Master!
    Written 8 February 2023
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    Angela-mcmahon M
    Taupo, New Zealand6 contributions
    Jul 2021 • Couples
    Where do i start? Everything!!! In pics it looked like my eyes were shut but they were open and my god, the view!!!! Beautiful!!!!! The jump master looked after me so well, and he made me feel safe and talked me through the whole thing. Everyone should do this, it is amazing, my brother and I both did this jump, its his ladt jump. Can i just thank the gentleman who was my jump master, bless you and your care of me and all the clients you look after, you were the legend.
    Written 3 July 2021
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    Thanks for such a beautiful review Angela. So glad you had a great jump :) Your instructor was Andy Godfrey - he is such an awesome instructor and we will pass this on to him!
    Written 6 July 2021
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    Shanelle G
    1 contribution
    Jun 2021 • Couples
    Wow what an experience. Andrew godfrey was a great instructor and made you feel calm and well looked after. Only booked for 9,000 ft then decided to go all the way and would do it again.
    Written 22 June 2021
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    That's awesome to hear you enjoyed your jump :) Andy has a great sense of humour and is even better at calming those pre-jump nerves! Hopefully see you back here for another!
    Written 22 June 2021
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    Hamish B
    3 contributions
    Apr 2021 • Couples
    Jaron was a legend, he was cool calm and collected and made it a fantastic experience. Beautiful day for it!!
    Written 29 April 2021
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    Jaron is pretty cool and calm, he definitely calms down the nerves! We're glad you enjoyed the jump and had such a beautiful day :) #blueskies
    Written 2 May 2021
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    Breeahn M
    1 contribution
    Apr 2021
    Wow what an amazing experience!!!! Absolutely loved jumping with Damo (Damian Malkin). He had great commentary and took great photos and videos. I would definitely recommend jumping here, it's something everyone should do at least once! Oh and definitely go for the big one!
    Written 25 April 2021
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    Go big or go home, right!? ;-) So glad you enjoyed your birthday jump with us and thanks for leaving us a super review! Damo definitely is king of the yarns and now you've got great footage remember the day by! :) Thanks again for jumping with us here at TTS
    Written 27 April 2021
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    davelouchambers
    1 contribution
    Apr 2021
    as a slightly reluctant participant I amazed myself at how much I enjoyed it I put most of this down to Damian Malkin who I was my "jump buddy " he instilled confidence with his gentle words of encouragement I felt totally safe at all times once the parachute opened it was over to quickly wish it could have lasted longer
    Written 9 April 2021
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    Nothing like a bit of peer pressure to get you jumping out out a perfectly good plane! ;-) So glad you had a great jump with Damo - he is definitely a pretty cool, calm cat! The second jump usually feels a bit longer as you already know what to expect so if you fancy coming back anytime soon check out the back of your certificate for some pretty cool deals. Thanks again for jumping with us here at TTS :)
    Written 12 April 2021
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    Kym Poretti
    Mount Maunganui, New Zealand1 contribution
    Apr 2021
    Thrilling!! My surprise was sprung when the Taupo Tandem Skydiving stretch Hummer pulled up to pick us up. Very cool and a great way to arrive at the airport.
    Amazing! experience of a lifetime with Jaron Rahui, my lifeline. Thank you Jaron! I felt absolutely safe the whole time with your clear instructions. I loved the thrill of the feeling of the freefall and the fun of doing doughnuts through the sky, you rock Jaron!! The great team at Taupo Tandem Skydiving took care of us with lots of laughs and vibrant energy while remaining professional and safe.
    Don't miss this adventure!! 100% worth doing with these guys.
    Written 6 April 2021
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    Thanks so much for your review! So great to hear you felt well looked after by the whole team and we're glad we exceeded expectations from the beginning - you definitely can't miss the hummer! We hope to see you again one day :)
    Written 12 April 2021
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    Olly Peezee
    1 contribution
    Mar 2021
    Unreal to see Taupo from so high up while falling down so quick. Shout out to my man Andrew Godfrey, a real GC made the experience painless. Would definitely recommend 18500ft to anyone looking for a thrill.
    Written 25 March 2021
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    Thank-you for your recommendation, we will pass the message on to Andy ! We are glad you enjoyed the experience #blueskies
    Written 25 March 2021
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