Description: NZ Skydive Mt Cook offers the complete adrenaline rush with breathtaking views over turquoise-coloured Lake Pukaki and New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Mount Cook. Dare devils can choose between 9,000 and 12,000 feet tandem jumps, with free falls between 30 and 45 seconds.

Among one of the many clear sky days you will have the opportunity to view both coasts from altitude, and marvel at the wonderfully rugged Southern Alps, as you freefall into New Zealand's high country paradise. Take in the views of New Zealand's highest Mountain and its surrounding Glaciers and Lakes as you climb to altitude over the MacKenzie Basin. No matter where you look the view is stunning, what more can we say. You have to experience it to believe it!

No special training is required. A short briefing is all that is required as our qualified tandem master will do all the work. Soak up the spectacular scenery on your 20 minute scenic flight to altitude and then enjoy the exhilaration and 100% pure adrenaline of free fall, plus a futher 5 minutes of flight under the canopy when your instructor will take you back to the drop zone.

Location: NZ SkyDive Mount Cook is based at Pukaki Airfield, 4km north of Twizel township.
Prices: Tandem skydives $245-$295
Season: We operate all year round, weather permitting, 7 days a week.

Address: Pukaki Airfield, State Highway 8
Postal Address: NZ SkyDive Mt Cook, 285 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel 7901
Phone: +64 3 435 0813
Freephone: 0800 2 MILE HI ( or 0800 264 5344)
Email: mtcook@skydive.co.nz
Website: www.nzskydive.co.nz/mtcook

Comments: We offer a complimentary shuttle service from Twizel township and nearby surrounding areas.
NZ Skydive Mt Cook is a member of the NZ Parachute Industry Association and Civil Aviation Authority approved.

Description: Paragliding and Paramotoring school based in Christchurch, providing tandem flights, courses, equipment sales and tours.

Soar to new heights with tandem paragliding in Christchurch with one of NZ`s most experienced instructors that will keep you on a high literally. We offer an exciting range of tandem options for the very adventurous or the no so adventurous individual who want to experience the exhilaration of free flight.

Location: [map here] 15 minutes from central Christchurch
Prices: Tandem flights: $160, courses from $240
Season: All year round except 25/26 December

Contact person(s): David Dennis
Address: 6 Raekura Place Redcliffs, Christchurch.
Phone: 03 3288255
Mobile Phone: 027 602 2558
Freephone: 0800 548 323
Email: info@parapro.co.nz
Website: www.parapro.co.nz

Comments: Free photo with every tandem flight.

Description: Skydive Kaikoura is a highly professional, friendly tandem skydiving team dedicated to providing you with the best possible skydiving experience, the highest standards of safety and the most welcoming customer service.

Powered only by gravity you will freefall at 200kph and be simply jumping for joy from the whole experience. We are not a "factory" type skydiving centre so can promise you an "adrenaline rush" without hurrying you through the process. We are confident in saying we offer New Zealand’s most personal skydive. You get to know us and we get to know you!

We set out to find one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking spots to view from the air and found the perfect place over Kaikoura`s stunning coastline and Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Ranges. The scenery just doesn’t get any better! We can’t wait to share it with you!

Location: [map here] 8km south of Kaikoura on SH1. Only 2 1/2hrs from Christchurch
Prices: $259 to $359.
Season: Year round

Contact person(s): Sarah Post
Address: Kaikoura Airport, 617 State Highway 1, Kaikoura
Postal Address: PO Box 116, Kaikoura, 7340
Phone: 03 319 3309
Mobile Phone: 027 376 8684
Freephone: 0800 843 759
Fax: 03 319 3305
Email: info@skydivekaikoura.co.nz
Website: www.skydivekaikoura.co.nz

Comments: Courtesy pick up available from Kaikoura. Credit cards accepted and EFTPOS available.

Description: Tandem skydiving is an incredibly easy, safe and enjoyable way to experience the excitement of skydiving without having to learn how.

Freefall at speeds of up to 200kph and enjoy breathtaking views from the Pacific Ocean to Southern Alps from both our Christchurch and Pudding Hill dropzones.

Feel a total sense of freedom while securely harnessed to your personal skydiving instructor. The exhilarating freefall combined with the peace and tranquility of the parachute ride makes your tandem skydive a unique experience you will never forget.

Easy and convenient, our courtesy coach is available from the centre of Christchurch and Methven Information Centre. Allow 2-3 hours of your time for the experience of a life time. Tandem skydiving is available 7 days per week, all year. There are no age limits, however, you will need a parent or guardian’s consent if you are less than 16 years old. Your weight must not exceed 100 kg’s.

Photographic, Video and DVD options are a popular option allowing you to capture your adventure on film. Visit Memorabilia for photographic and clothing options.

Location: [map here] 10 mins, South of Central Christchurch
Prices: 90$299 - $329
Season: All year round

Contact person(s): Dave Chandler
Address: Wigram Control Tower, Wigram, Christchurch
Phone: (03) 343 5542
Mobile Phone: 021 321 157
Freephone: 0800 NZSKYDIVE
Fax: (03) 348 4366
Email: info@skydivingnz.com
Website: www.skydivingnz.com

Comments: Free courtesy coach from central Christchurch. Pick up point, Tram Stop Cathedral Square.