18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

Overview

15 minutes

Mobile ticket

Have an epic time! Enjoy a scenic flight climbing to altitude-then the door opens and the adrenaline rushes as you free fall for over 80 seconds, depending on jump height chosen. When your parachute opens you gently fly over one of the most beautiful areas in the world.

You are in great hands with the friendly staff and stellar safety record. Experience the best scenery, the friendliest team and an amazing photography package. Opt for the photography package and star in your own video and receive over 60 still photos (own expense). Capture some priceless moments to relive again and again.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Maximum passenger weight is 220lbs (100kg)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Enjoy New Zealand’s most scenic skydive experience! Located in central Motueka and boasting the country’s most epic scenery, we’re the only drop zone in NZ that can show you the mind-blowing views of both islands. Freefall from the best piece of sky this beautiful country has to offer!

What‘s Included

Limited hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Photography package (available to purchase)

Meeting points

Nelson

Nelson New Zealand

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Options

18,000ft Tandem Skydive

Reviews

4.90

61 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Epic and unforgettable
thomasz132,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did the 18000 ft Skydive on February 15th together with Rod, who has done about 17999 skydives more than I ever did 😄🪂 I immediately connected with him and had full trust in him when I saw him - Thanks Rod, that was a very very special moment in my life and I am sooo grateful for it and you sharing that experience with me 🙏🏻 The staff in Motueka is very friendly, cheerful and makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk into their place. I could not have thought about a better place for my first skydive ever and I can only recommend these wonderful people to anyone who wants to do a skydive 🪂 It certainly takes some guts to get into that plane and up to 18000 ft, but it was an unforgettable experience definitely worth it - just do it and enjoy 🤩🪂
You should try it at least once in your life!
Miyuki K,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The view of the sea and earth from above was truly amazing!! It's thrilling and moving, and I think it's best to definitely experience it at least once in your life.
Amazing experience at 18000ft
H3074KPmatthewj,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience, loved every second of it from check in to landing on the ground. Everyone was brilliant, professional and friendly, thank you for an amazing experience.
Absolutely fantastically cool experience!
Jamie M,,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was such a great experience. All staff were friendly and professional, helpful and nice! Really enjoyed the jump!!!!😍 We were informed when we would be jumping and whether we were next in line, which was great. Our jump masters were professional yet friendly and informative. Always felt totally safe and looked after!!!
Amazing
alanjanet2018,,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The whole experience from start to finish was amazing. All of the team were so helpful and accommodating. They made me feel relaxed and confident with what would happen and helped with a special request that made the jump so very very special on a personal level. They were just amazing
Fantastic adrenaline shot!
stevew538,,Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Friendly young lady got me into overalls and harness them my instructor gave me clear simple instructions. Several other people jumped before I did, me being left as the only jumper at the maximum altitude. The actual jump was more of a face first push followed by a minute of absolute exhilaration before the parachute opened for a gentle descent and sliding landing.
Great to do .. but strongly recommend the provision of face protection .. particularly for older clients
Kerin P,,Oct 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00
The care & attention the staff/instructors gave me before & after my flight @ Skydive Abel Tasman Motueka NZ The parachuting was a marvellous experience , but the free fall wasn’t so pleasant as I probably needed a helmet to protect from the cold … very painful!
An amazing experience
KiwiKas,,Jul 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A tandem skydive was on my 'feel the fear and face it' list and my husband and I both did it. For someone who is usually risk averse it was quite an undertaking but the Skydive Abel Tasman team was professional from start to finish and my jump master Ty was calm, confident and reassuring. This allowed me to be relaxed and ready for the jump and it was awesome! We picked a great day and had fabulous views across Motueka and Nelson all the way to the ground. It was something I'll never forget and which I highly recommend. Plus I have some great photos and a video to remind me of it.
Skydive Abel Tasman 11/10
MarkDean14,,Jun 28, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Unbelievable experience with incredible views - the team get you hyped & excited rather than nervous. Shoutout to Ricky for being an epic tandem master taking us for loads of spins, would do it again for sure!
Skydive, go big or go home
Cycling99,,Jun 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The staff at Skydive were very professional in their conduct and did everything to ensure your comfort and safety. The dive is not like bungee jumping its more like flying. Watch out for the spins at the bottom!