Skydive Abel Tasman 16,500ft
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December 2024
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What you can expect
Is skydiving in New Zealand on your bucket list of things to do? Enjoy a 16,500 feet tandem skydive over the beautiful Abel Tasman for a unique and once in a lifetime experience you will never forget. Come along and meet your experienced tandem skydive instructor who will take you on a heart-racing adventure of a lifetime. Listen in to the safety briefing before you get suited up and ready to skydive. After a 20 minute scenic flight, you will jump from the plane at 16,500 feet to experience an incredible rush of adrenaline like never before. The skydive will give you 70 seconds of free fall at speeds of 200kmph. After the freefall, the parachute will open and you can relax and enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the Abel Tasman on the 5 minute flight back down to base.
The 16,500 feet skydive is the most popular option because of the ultimate adrenaline rush it provides and the extended time you have in the air to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The snow capped mountains, golden beaches, pristine oceans and rivers will take your breath away. If you want to keep reliving the experience, professional dvd and photo packages are available for purchase on the day. A free courtesy van is available from Nelson to transfer you to the drop zone. This is one of the most picturesque skydives in New Zealand and after you land you will want to do it all over again. Begin your skydive adventure, book online today!
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What you need to know
- 16,500ft Tandem Skydive
- Professional tandem master
- Free courtesy van is available from Nelson (Must confirm pickup time and location at time of booking)
- Camera package with USB
- Professionally edited DVD & Photo Package
- All optional extras are payable on the day of the skydive
- Your flight, enjoy the scenery and relax as we fly you to altitude in our Pilatus Porter PC-6 aircraft
- Your jump, the free fall begins as you exit the plane
- You will experience the rush of leaving the aircraft in flight and feel the wind as you travel at speeds of 200kph (120mph) until your parachute opens
- Under canopy, You’ll experience the contrasting quietness of the parachute flight and the sheer joy of floating over paradise
- Take in the views over the ocean, beaches and mountains of three national parks
- Your landing, we return you safely and lightly to the ground right in front of our drop zone-you won’t be able to wipe the smile off your face all day!
- Allow 1.5-3 hours for the experience however sometimes it can take longer
- Operating daily, 364 days of the year (Weather permitting)
- You must arrive on your confirmed booking time
- __If you have booked a hotel__
- Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time __If you have not yet booked a hotel__
- If you have not yet booked a hotel, enter the words 'hotel not known' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time __If you do not require a hotel pick up__
- If you do not require a hotel pick up and will be meeting the tour at the tour departure point, enter the words 'not required' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your tour. Tour departure point is listed above and on your confirmation tour voucher
- Your voucher
- Comfortable casual clothes
- Shorts in summer and jeans or tracksuit pants in winter
- Long sleeve t-shirt or sweatshirt
- Closed in shoes are a must, sneakers or runners that lace up firmly are preferable (no hooks)
- Most importantly don’t forget to wear a big smile!
- Weight limit of 100kgs/ 220lbs / 15.5 stone for every tandem passenger
- You need to be a generally healthy human being with an average fitness level
- You can bring observers along, there is seating and tables available and you are welcome to bring snacks or lunch
- Parental or guardian consent is required for anyone under 18. Children under 12 should be evaluated on an individual basis
- Make sure to capture your amazing jump on camera! - Add on a camera package, contact the supplier directly after booking or organise on the day.
- Hand cam: inside camera - $199pp
- Personal photographer - $289pp
- Best of both worlds - $359pp
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Flights operate daily except Christmas Day 25 December
- At the completion of purchase, you will need to contact the tour operator to reconfirm your flight time (Tour Operator details will be printed in your tour voucher)
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-267A
- This experience is supplied by Abel Tasman Skydiving
