Complimentary transport is available from isite wanaka 103 ardmore street, wanaka for onthehour trips. What to expect 2nd highest tandem skydive in new zealandtandem skydive in queenstown offers you the secondhighest skydive opportunity in new zealand. Super professional, all the best kit, friendly, welcoming, trying to put you at ease. The day began with a pick up and a chance to meet the skydive wanaka crew. Whether it be summer or winter the view of the lake and mountains show of whatever season you choose to visit wanaka. A free pickup from the airport is available upon request. They offer jumps from 9,000, 12,000, and 15,000 feet with a variety of different photo and video packages to choose from.
After exploring queenstown for a few days, we took off on a side trip to wanaka. Guaranteed best prices on serviced apartments in wanaka. However, please note that links from this page lead to external websites. Join local day tours to visit spectacular sights and go on delicious food trips around the city. It was good to see that the lake front was still visible from everywhere not built out by some high rise apartment.
When theres no fear crippling you, that leaves room to feel stoked. Located in the best area of wanaka, yha backpackers offers dormitory rooms or private rooms with en suite bathrooms. There is no better way to take in the beautiful landscapes than from over 3500 metres in the air. Altitude is everything in skydiving, so its no surprise the higher, the better. Best places to skydive around the world mapping megan. The picturesque resort town of lake wanaka in new zealands southern alps has been named as one of the top 25 ski towns in the world by the prestigious national geographic magazine. Definitely, recommend nzone tandem skydive queenstown. Book a skydive dives up to 15,000ft dives over wanaka nz. On this tour, enjoy 60 seconds freefall and float effortlessly through the air on a tandem skydive with your instructor. First place we seen when we entered wanaka was the airport, skydive wanaka. Discover why skydive wanaka is the new zealand skydiving experience everyone is talking about. Things to do in wanaka local travel tips, maps, weather, restaurants, events, activities, attractions, and. But i guess if the curiosity has led you on this page, its to discover how to organize a parachute jump and enjoy a unique experience in new zealand.
The instructor i had for the 12000 ft skydive was awesome and made me feel at ease from the. To help you organize your wanaka trip ideas, this wanaka visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more. It was so mindblowing for someone who is afraid of height. I thought it would be fitting since it would be my birthday and no celebration fit me more than jumping off a moving plane at 15,000 ft high. Wanaka, perfect green nature overview in new zealand found. Criffel peak view wanaka is a 5minute drive from puzzling world wanaka and a 10minute walk from wanaka golf club. Hi me and my friend will be in nz between 19th and 29th of may, i have been looking at to skydive in wanaka. Book online 15 days in advance and receive 10% of a 12 000ft or 15 000ft. Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and jump from a perfectly good plane, freefalling from 15,000 feet above nzs highest snow capped mountains skydive wanaka is new. They all made me feel welcome and valued from the word go. Skydive wanaka are pros, and what better way to ring in 26 than by jumping out of a plane with a beautiful stranger at 15,000ft. Riverside biking tour provided by discover wanaka tripadvisor.
Aukland, rotorua, wellington, christchurch, waipara, and queenstown. Hurtle through the air attached to a skydive instructor or soar like a bird as you hang glide or paraglide. Some said you could defeat the acrophobia once you did a skydive, but nope. The best time to travel to new zealand the blonde abroad. Jun 11, 2018 this was my first skydive and i was safe to say, a little nervous. Afterward, plant a tree near wanaka and do your part to help protect the beautiful nature in new zealand. Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger for the experience of a lifetime with skydive wanaka new zealands most spectacular, multi award winning high altitude. Now that youve gotten an idea of what this beautiful town offers, its time to explore our handy dandy travel guide.
Find discounted attraction tickets, tours with unique experiences, and more. Mar 08, 2019 i did my first ever skydiving in wanaka with skydive wanaka. Klook travel activities, tours, attractions and things to. About skydive wanaka strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and jump from a perfectly good plane, freefalling from 15,000 feet above nzs highest snow. All 3 instructors made this jump a thrill for them. Im not trying to convince you to jump at all costs. Strap yourself in for the absolute time of your life with skydive wanaka s spectacular, multi award winning high altitude skydive from 15,000ft. Experience the beauty and challenge of a mountain biking tour along the banks of one of nzs greatest rivers. Mar 25, 2018 skydive wanaka has been wellknown throughout the country and among travelers, as it offers one of the best views for skydivers. If youre planning to visit over these months, book your flights and accommodation well in advance to lock in lower prices. Book your skydiving experience online today from 15000ft, 12000ft or 9000ft. Upon landing at the airport, weve got all kinds of transfers available for you. New zealands high season is in the summer months december to february.
Skydive wanaka operates every 30 minutes subject to availability and weather conditions if you would like to book a time that is not listed online, please give us a call. Book tandem skydive experience, sky diving, adventure activity by skydive mission beach in australia using the kumutu online booking engine. Book your skydive altitude from 15000ft, 12000ft or 9000ft. Things to do in wanaka, new zealand hecktic travels. Discover and book amazing travel experiences with klook. Adrenaline hunter book adrenaline activities worldwide. Take an exhilarating helibiking tour, ride with the locals on downhill tracks, check out the cross country biking trails or pedal around the lakefront.
Location skydive wanaka is located at wanaka airport, 14 mustang lane, 10 minutes. Dec 19, 2019 attempted to skydive failed before i went to bed the previous day, i decided to book a skydive ticket from the hostel for the next day. Mar 24, 2015 the following are the best places to skydive around the world, including my personal favorite, interlaken, switzerland. Jumping out of a plane at 15,000 ft above wanakas lake and snow capped mountains. Criffel apartment wanaka is a 5minute drive from puzzling world wanaka and a 10minute walk from wanaka golf club. While it has grown since my last visit many years ago, it still seems to be a very compact town, easy to get around, and friendly. I had my first skydive in wanaka and was happy with what they have to offer. The first trip of the day is 6am in summer and 8am in winter. How to travel new zealand on a budget crafty explorer. All passengers weighing over 95kg are subject to a tandem master.
The onsite tour desk can help arrange recreational activities around wanaka, including hiking and cycling. A 15,000ft skydive will have you freefall for up to 60 seconds over six lakes, many mountains and the south islands longest river the clutha. Skydiving in skydive wanaka in queenstown the blonde abroad. Heli tour and glacier walk the family run business of aspiring helicopters took me on the a grand tour above the. Wanaka tandem skydive from 12,000 feet 3hour tour 2020. More coming on this soon more coming on this soon though if jumping out of a plane isnt your style, then how. Cannot recommend enough seriously, this experience sparked an expensive but amazing. We operate everyday during daylight hours except christmas day weather permitting. If youre a hiker, march to may is the best time to tackle new zealands famous great walks. The weather is tooooooo great and cold after snowing all last night. Skydive wanaka were an amazing company for my first dive.
Children 12 years and under will be permitted to skydive from a maximum height of 9,000ft. Skydive wanaka is located at wanaka airport, 14 mustang lane, 10 minutes from. Skydive wanaka amazing experience but with some pain. Reality hit me as the thought of casually jumping out of a plane 12,000 feet in the air began to sink in. If you have more than two weeks in your new zealand south island itinerary, spend more time in wanaka. Welcome to skydive wanaka strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and freefall from 15,000 feet above the stunning southern alps, snow capped mountains, glaciers, lakes and the clutha river. Tripadvisor 15000ft tandem skydive in wanaka provided by. Skydiving is one of lifes must dos and wanaka is one of the most stunning places to tick off. All equipment is provided, so just bring a big smile, as well as warm and comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes. The weather is pleasant although youll still need a few warm layers.
Feel the ultimate adrenaline rush as you freefall trough the air on the wanaka skydive. Wanaka travel guide view the kayak wanaka city guide for the best wanaka travel tips. From queenstowns famous alpine skydive drop zone to the stunning coastal views of abel tasman or the bay of islands, theres a new zealand skydive to suit your nz itinerary. Yha wanaka features breathtaking views of lake wanaka and the surrounding mountains. Discover our prices and packages and even add videos, photos and other extras. V free which allows guests to relax, chat to fellow travelers or enjoy a nice glass of wine. Wanaka bakpaka has a stunning view overlooking lake wanaka.
Apr 20, 2018 first place we seen when we entered wanaka was the airport, skydive wanaka. Skydiving in neuseeland work travel fun neuseeland. A must do on anyones list when travelling to new zealand. It offers an open plan shared lounge, free parking on site and free wifi access.
Unique things to do in new zealand 2020 a broken backpack. Welcome to skydive wanaka strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and freefall from 15,000 feet above the stunning southern alps, snow capped. Enjoy a 20minute scenic ride to altitude on this 3hour sky diving adventure from wanaka. Skydive wanaka skydiving new zealand with a difference. Tandem skydive in queenstown will give the adrenaline rush you want on your trip to new zealand. It is close to wanaka airport where you can skydive or fly a plane. Skydive lake wanaka cannot accept any responsibility for the content of these sites. The best time to tandem skydive in wanaka is usually early in the morning when the winds are not as strong as they can get later in the day. Visit wanaka bookmes travel guide for wanaka, new zealand. Oct 22, 2019 with beautiful lakes wanaka and hawea, as well as mount cook and mount aspiring national parks scenery, who wouldnt want to skydive in wanaka. Just be prepared for crowds to start picking up again. Drop from a knucklewhitening 9000, 12000, 15000 or even a whopping 16500 feet. Book queenstown pullman hotels and get the lowest price guranteed by. I nearly failed physics in high school, but this number stuck with me.
With roundtrip travel from your central wanaka accommodation included, enjoy spectacular views over the southern alps and experience highaltitude thrills in the heart of the south island. The minimum weight is 30kg66lbs and all passengers must be big enough to fit. Welcome to skydive wanaka new zealands most spectacular, multi award winning, high altitude tandem skydive. Its a convenient base to explore the west coast, queenstown, mt cook and tekapo. If youre into that, i would say definitely do it in wanaka because the views are simply the best there. Skydive wanaka 2020 all you need to know before you go. The folks at skydive wanaka did their best to ease my nerves and it worked. Book among hundreds of the best adrenalinepacked activities on. The ultimate new zealand travel guide the blonde abroad. An aweinspiring scenic flight to your chosen altitude in the brand new turbine aircraft. You will have amazing views over the snow capped mountains, glaciers, lakes and the south islands longest river, the clutha. With its reading area, billiards tables, balcony and movie room, this hostel features great facilities. Experience the thrill of freefall from up to 15,000ft and reach speeds of 200kph all while enjoying unrivalled and uninterrupted views of wanakas worldrenowned lakes and.
Queensberry ridge view, near wanaka, is the perfect spot to rest, stargaze and enjoy 360degree mountain views. Wanaka skydiving with free transfers from queenstown. Experience australias highest jump paired with the idyllic beach landing, adrenaline rush and the spectacular views. Your skydive wanaka adventure begins when you arrive at our drop zone, located 10 minutes from central wanaka at the wanaka airport.
Skydive wanaka 12,000ft strap yourself to a beautiful stranger for the experience of a lifetime with skydive wanaka new zealands most spectacular, multi award winning high altitude skydive. Bookme finds last minute discounts and pre booking deals on things to do. Feb 27, 2020 wanaka seemed to me to be a very clean town. Book queenstown hyatt regency hotels and get the lowest price guranteed by. I am struggling to decide on a skydiving location and company in new zealand.
This amazing package would be an experience of a lifetime. Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and soar over the stunning southern alps. I was nervous my friends wally, blaine and i drove to the airport and, as soon as we walked into skydive wanaka, they were ready for us. New zealands magnificent landscapes take on an extra dimension when youre 12,000 feet in the air. Very reputable, experienced, clean, very well maintained business. Heli skiing in mount aspiring national park, near wanaka in the southern what an epic slope. Complimentary transport is available from new zealand skydive centre, 35 shotover street, queenstown for 9am and 2. Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger for the experience of a lifetime with skydive wanaka new zealands most spectacular, multi award winning high altitude skydive.
Ignoring the effects of air resistance, the speed of an object falling freely near the earths surface will increase by about 9. Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and freefall from 15,000 feet above the most extreme. Skydive wanaka 12,000ft epic deals and last minute. Arrive on the wanaka farm for a night of glamping under the stars. Take a look at our wanaka and queenstown activity pages too. Passengers under 18 years require written parentalguardian consent. Would you recommend me and my friend to book in advance or do you think it is easy to find a place to stay while we get to the different locations. I will be traveling on both islands in early to mid april.
Only a short bus ride from queenstown, wanaka is a popular holiday spot for new zealanders, and also is the gateway to mount aspiring national park. If you want to avoid the windy weather at the beginning of the season, book your trip to new zealand is around november. Skydiving in new zealand things to see and do in new zealand. Hirequip, rent a car wanaka, and adventure rental cars wanaka are some local companies servicing your wanaka car rental needs.
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