Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving
Overview
2 hours
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Enjoy incredible views from coast to coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Jump from 12,000 with 40 seconds of freefall! Capture your skydive with our high quality camera options, all of which will be explained on your arrival. Friends and family are welcome to watch, with plenty of room at the drop zone for spectators. Make your skydive one to remember with Taupo Tandem Skydiving, New Zealand's original drop zone. Since 1992 we've jumped over 300,000 people!
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
220 lbs (100 kg) weight limit
Children must be able to fit in the harness
Operated by multi-lingual tandem masters
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tandem skydiving is an incredible experience, and at TTS, we are passionate about making your skydive a memory to remember. On arrival, you will go through the safety briefing and our available camera options, then get kitted up with all the equipment you need for a safe experience. Meet your experienced tandem master, and the adventure begins! First you'll enjoy a scenic plane ride up to 12,000ft, 15,000ft or 16,500ft (depending on the altitude option you choose). You’ll see incredible views of Lake Taupo, Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngauruhoe – also known as Mount Doom from Lord of the Rings. Once you’ve reached altitude, the doors will open, you’ll sit on the edge of the plane with your tandem master seated behind you. After exiting the plane you will freefall at speeds of 200 kph! At 5,500 feet your tandem master will deploy the parachute and you can catch your breath while taking in the stunning views of the Lake Taupo area. Float back to earth with a relaxing parachute ride with your tandem master, arriving safe and soundly back at the drop zone. Once back on the ground it’s time for a high five and a hug. You did it!
What‘s Included
Free buff - headwear for you to wear during the skydive and keep afterwards
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charge
12,000-ft (3,660-m) Skydive
Use of harness, jumpsuit, and goggles
Media packages - available to purchase onsite
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
12,000 ft tandem skydive
Pickup included
Reviews
355 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing!!!
Joseph S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a great experience loved every minute of it super friendly staff overall just amazing all up good fun family friendly activity and one of you are a bit of a dare devil also highly recommend Prashant Kapoor as a instructor
Best tandem skydiving experience
AndreasS1690,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great skydiving experience with David - and not to forget Alex, the filming wizard! It was my first skydive and it was just awesome 🤩
Fantastic Tandem Sky Dive with Master Nathan
DayTrip14682105880,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing experience with the Taupo Tandem Skydiving Team. Especially Tandem Master, Nathan, who was the perfect person to complete my jump with. Nathan made sure I was feeling excited and safe before we got into the plane, then when in the air he explained everything throughout the process in a reassuring way. Once we jumped, Nathan was great during the freefall and also pointing out the incredible scenery of the Taupo area once the parachute was deployed. If I could give more than 5 stars for the overall experience I would!
Excellent experience
BAview,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very efficient , capable, professional and fun. Preshant my partner was excellent. The whole team worked well to make it a great experience I will not forget. Thanks
As someone who is nervous being up a step ladder. If I can do it, you can!
Roam20103005246,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent last minute decision, I don't think I'll be a frequent jumper as the free fall was intense but what a rush. I thoroughly enjoyed the calm of the parachute and the views are spectacular. Dave, thank you for shoving me out of a plane and being a great comfort during the flight. Definitely recommend! One ticked off the list!
Lake Taupo Review
0issym,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience was amazing, the staff so welcoming and my instructor Diego Mendoza was so kind and made the experience 11/10, best instructor there!
Brilliant in every way!
BouleeStu,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The TTS team are awesome & on to it in every way. From the moment you walk in the door everything is friendly, fun & professional. This team have everything sorted & run a smooth operation that allows you to relax and enjoy the experience. Every member of the team was awesome to deal with & my tandem master Nathan made everything a breeze and also took care of everything with a great friendly nature, great comms & effected everything so to me, it was seamless and easy. I've always thought those who make things seem so simple, are the true masters. Nathan & the team did tha! I started with the 12,000 ft package but upgraded (for only $NZD 50) to the 15,000 ft deal & so glad I did. Once you've done it, you just wish it was longer. The sensation, the views the whole experience ... I just wanted more of it all. Your in great hands from the second you walk in, & if you try it for yourself, you'll find Taupo Tandem Skydiving is something you were very glad & lucky to have experienced. A simply outstanding experience in every way! Highly recommend
Awesome experience
928elisak,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an awesome experience! Jack made it super relaxing and I even did a flip with him which added some more thrill😆. Would 100% do it again
Amazing! Nathan was the best!
rachelbA8976BG,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with the best instructor! Nathan Purver was so lovely & put me at ease straight away. He was fantastic!
Incredible
ayoo934,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot recommend this enough! I have genuinely never been so scared to do anything else in my whole life, but doing the 12,000ft tandem skydive was just incredible. My instructor Nathan Purver was beyond brilliant. I felt at ease from the minute we met, he answered all of the questions I thought were silly, his instructions were so clear and he reassured me throughout. I felt so safe in his hands. I’d do it again in a heartbeat! Thank you Nathan and Taupō Tandem Skydiving for the experience of a lifetime!
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