About this tour
When Noah from our team suited up for Skydive Auckland, he got the full rush: a 75-second freefall from 18,000ft at 200+ km/h, with views across both coasts stretching to Waiheke Island and beyond. The operation runs a 17-seater plane, so you're in a small group rather than a cattle-call scenario. It's a 3-hour commitment door-to-door, bookended by safety briefing and gearing up. The whole experience lives or dies by weather—conditions change fast in Auckland, so you'll need to check the status on the morning of your jump and be ready to reschedule if the sky doesn't cooperate.
Highlights
- Seventy-five-second freefall at 200+ km/h—genuine adrenaline, not a quick thrill
- Sees Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island in one view, west and east coasts together
- Small group of 17 in the plane, no massive crowds or assembly-line feel
- Full safety briefing and all gear supplied—no hidden kit to buy upfront
- Optional hand-cam and outside camera packages capture your actual reaction
- Wheelchair accessible throughout; suitable for most fitness levels
- Choice of jump heights: 13,000ft, 16,000ft, or the full 18,000ft experience
What to expect
Noah's experience started with a comprehensive safety briefing—nothing rushed or glossed over. The plane holds 17 people, so it's an intimate jump rather than a conveyor belt. Once airborne, the landscape unfolds: coastlines, forest, beaches, and the distinctive shapes of islands all visible before you reach altitude. At your chosen height, the door opens, wind hits hard, and then you're out. The freefall is genuinely long—75 seconds gives you real time to process the speed and view, not just a 20-second blur. The parachute deployment is smooth, and the descent back down offers a different kind of perspective on the terrain you've just fallen through.
Auckland's weather is changeable, so there's a genuine risk you'll arrive ready to jump and find conditions aren't suitable. The team will help reschedule, but it's worth building flexibility into your travel plans. The 3-hour window includes ground time, suiting up, and the flight itself—it moves fairly quickly once you're committed.
What travellers say
- Lengthy 75-second freefall gives genuine time to experience altitude and speed
- Small 17-seat plane avoids cattle-call logistics and adds intimate group feel
- Views of both coasts and multiple islands in single jump—genuinely spectacular
- All safety gear and instruction included; no upfront hidden costs
- Fully accessible for wheelchair users; suitable across most fitness levels
- Optional camera packages let you capture the actual moment without mandatory upsell
- Weather-dependent; morning-of cancellations and rescheduling risk for flexibility issues
- 100kg weight restriction excludes some participants regardless of fitness
- Photo and video packages add cost if you want professional-grade documentation
- Early start required to confirm conditions and get airborne same day
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If you want genuine adrenaline and actual views rather than just a snapshot moment, this delivers. The small-plane setup means you're not queuing with hundreds. Prices cover all safety gear and instruction, so there are no surprises there. Wheelchair accessibility is genuine—all areas and surfaces work for users. If you're under 18, bring a parent or guardian; the 18,000ft jump requires you to be 12 or older.
Weather is the big one—you might book and turn up to find conditions grounded. There's a 100kg weight limit, which isn't negotiable. The photo and video packages aren't included, so if you want professional footage, budget extra on the day. Early starts are likely given the need to check conditions in the morning and get airborne. Bring comfortable, secure shoes—trainers or sneakers are fine. Kids can tag along (infants in prams), but they're not jumping. Service animals are allowed. Check the status website on the morning of your jump before you head out.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.