Franz Josef

Skydive Franz Josef

Helicopter and tandem skydiving.

Experience Franz Josef from above

Nestled between New Zealand’s highest mountains, the Tasman Sea, stunning temperate rainforest, glowing glaciers, mirror lakes and braided river beds, Franz Josef Glacier has been described as one of the most beautiful places on earth.

For this reason and many others, the region was included in the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area.

Tandem skydivers leaving a helicopter above the mountains
Tandem skydivers beside a yellow aircraft

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5 experiences

Tandem skydivers leaving a helicopter above the mountains

From NZ$799

per person

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10,000 ft Tandem Helicopter Skydive

Experience the only Helicopter Skydiving in New Zealand. Soar in a smooth helicopter ride to 10,000 feet, taking in the breathtaking panorama before freefalling with your expert guide for an unforgettable adrenaline rush!

Tandem skydivers above snow-covered mountains

NZ$799

per person

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18,000 ft Skydive - NZ'S Highest (Up To 85 Seconds Freefall)

Experience the thrill of NZ’s Highest Skydive from 18,000 ft (up to 85 seconds freefall) above the Westland & Aoraki/Mt Cook National Parks’ which form part of the Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

Tandem skydivers beside a yellow aircraft

NZ$549

per person

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16,500 ft Skydive (Up To 70 Seconds Freefall)

Experience the thrill of a 16,500 ft Skydive (up to 70 seconds freefall) above the Westland & Aoraki/Mt Cook National Parks’ which form part of the Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

Tandem skydivers beside a yellow aircraft

NZ$429

per person

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13,000 ft Skydive (Up To 45 Seconds Freefall)

Experience the thrill of a 13,000 ft Skydive (up to 45 seconds freefall) above the Westland & Aoraki/Mt Cook National Parks’ which form part of the Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

Tandem skydivers in freefall

NZ$349

per person

Skydiving

10,000 ft Skydive (Up To 30 Seconds Freefall)

Experience the thrill of a 10,000 ft Skydive (up to 30 seconds freefall) above the Westland & Aoraki/Mt Cook National Parks’ which form part of the Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area with a 10 minute scenic flight.

Experience skydiving like never before with Helicopter Skydiving NZ. This heli-jump experience is exclusive to just a handful of locations globally, and we offer it in Skydive Franz Josef. We are the only drop zone in New Zealand where you can skydive 10,000ft from a helicopter in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

With a camera package included to capture all the epic moments in this one-of-a-kind adventure!

Tandem skydiving is the fastest, easiest and safest way for an inexperienced skydiver to enjoy the thrill of jumping out of a plane, free falling through the sky at 200kph/120mph and floating safely to the ground under a parachute. The system includes a harness and parachute system for both the passenger and the instructor to share, so you can simply enjoy the thrill of the experience knowing your instructor has everything under control.

Nestled between New Zealand’s highest mountains, the Tasman Sea, stunning temperate rainforest, glowing glaciers, mirror lakes and braided river beds, Franz Josef Glacier has been described as one of the most beautiful place on earth. For this reason and many others, the region was included in the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area.

Tandem skydiving is the fastest, easiest and safest way for an inexperienced skydiver to enjoy the thrill of jumping out of a plane, free falling through the sky at 200kph/120mph and floating safely to the ground under a parachute. The system includes a harness and parachute system for both the passenger and the instructor to share, so you can simply enjoy the thrill of the experience knowing your instructor has everything under control.

Nestled between New Zealand’s highest mountains, the Tasman Sea, stunning temperate rainforest, glowing glaciers, mirror lakes and braided river beds, Franz Josef Glacier has been described as one of the most beautiful place on earth. For this reason and many others, the region was included in the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area.

Tandem skydiving is the fastest, easiest and safest way for an inexperienced skydiver to enjoy the thrill of jumping out of a plane, free falling through the sky at 200kph/120mph and floating safely to the ground under a parachute. The system includes a harness and parachute system for both the passenger and the instructor to share, so you can simply enjoy the thrill of the experience knowing your instructor has everything under control.

Nestled between New Zealand’s highest mountains, the Tasman Sea, stunning temperate rainforest, glowing glaciers, mirror lakes and braided river beds, Franz Josef Glacier has been described as one of the most beautiful place on earth. For this reason and many others, the region was included in the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area.

Experience the thrill of a 10,000 ft Skydive (up to 20 seconds freefall) above the Westland & Aoraki/Mt Cook National Parks’ which form part of the Te Wāhipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area with a 10 minute scenic flight.

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