Description
Glenorchy, at the tip of Lake Wakatipu, is known as "The Gateway to Paradise", with stunning scenery wherever you look and what better way to take it all in than a skydive with Skydive Southern Alps? With views so breathtakingly dramatic they were used during the filming of the Lord of the Rings this will be the perfect backdrop for your experience of a lifetime.
Conquer your fears and take the plunge from 9,000ft, 12,000ft or 15,000ft and enjoy the ultimate adrenaline rush! With up to 65 seconds of adrenaline fuelled freefall at speeds of 200kmph terminal velocity, there's simply no feeling like it. Once the parachute has been deployed you'll have chance to take in the imposing mountains and creeping glaciers with jaw dropping views of Mt Aspiring and the Fiordland National Park whilst your jumpmaster safely navigates you back to the ground.
With over thirty years of experience, highly qualified tandem instructors and the most advanced and reliable technology you will be in safe hands during your skydive in Paradise.
Your trip departs from Central Queenstown where you will take the 45 minute drive to Glenorchy with a brief stop at Bennetts Bluff. Here you will gain your first glimpse of the Alpine Village of Glenorchy and have the opportunity to snap some amazing photographs.
Trip Includes
- Truly personal experience with your qualified dive master
- Return transfers from central Queenstown to the drop zone 45 mins from Queenstown with a stop at the breathtaking Bennetts Bluff
- Tandem skydive from 9,000ft, 12,000ft or 15,000ft with some of the most dramatic views in the world including Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks
Duration
- Allow 4hrs (including return Queenstown transfers)
Departures
- 8am, 10am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm in Winter (May-Sep)
- 7am, 9am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm in Summer (Oct-Apr)
- Departs from the Info & Track Shop, 37 Shotover Street, Central Queenstown or self drive to Glenorchy
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Maximum weight is 115kg (253lbs)
- The minimum weight is 30kg (66lbs) & all passengers must be big enough to fit safely into the harness
- Minimum age 6 years. Passengers under 18 years require written parental/guardian consent
- The minimum weight is 30kgs/66lbs and minimum height is 1.2metres/47.2inches. All passengers must fit securely into the harness. Children 12 years and under will be permitted to skydive from a maximum height of 9,000ft. All children are subject to an assessment on the day by the Tandem Master
- No child rates
- Photo & video packages available for purchase on the day
- Weather dependent so we recommend booking for one of your first days in Queenstown so that you can reschedule if necessary
- Spectators can join you if there is room in the van at an additional cost
- Self drive option available. Glenorchy is 50 minutes drive from Queenstown
- Skydive operates from the gateway to "Paradise" where scenery was used during the filming of Lord of the Rings
- Please wear shoes that will not fall off (no sandals or jandles). You may also need some warm layers of clothing, especially in the colder months
*** This product is currently not available for booking, if you are interested in a similar product, NZONE Skydiving Queenstown is available. ***
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Posted 27-Jan-2020