18,000ft Skydive Auckland | Skydive Auckland | Shaara Deals
An 18,000ft tandem skydive with Skydive Auckland from Parakai, the highest skydive in the Southern Hemisphere, on Shaara Deals from $595.
Of the three jump heights on offer, this one carries the bragging rights: 18,000ft with Skydive Auckland is the highest skydive available anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere.
The scenic flight up climbs to 18,000ft, and along the way you get views of both the east and west coasts of New Zealand, plus Great Barrier Island, Waiheke Island, Mount Ruapehu and even Mount Taranaki on a clear day. That extra altitude compared to the lower jump heights translates directly into more time in the air once you exit the plane: up to 75 seconds of freefall at 200km/h, the longest freefall of any of the three options, before your instructor opens the parachute and glides you back down.
As with the other altitudes, the day starts with a full briefing on what to expect from jumping at high altitude, followed by being fitted with equipment and paired with your instructor. Anyone booking the 18,000ft jump specifically also gets a free Skydive Auckland scarf on the day, useful given how cold it is up there. This jump height is limited to those aged 12 and over.
Camera packages are available as a separate purchase and capture the full experience: the ground briefing, the scenic climb, your exit from the plane, the full 75 seconds of freefall (including any message written on your hands), the parachute ride, and the landing.
The essentials for this 18,000ft Auckland skydive:
• Duration: approximately 3 hours total
• Price: from NZD $595.00
• Altitude: 18,000ft, the highest skydive in the Southern Hemisphere, with up to 75 seconds of freefall
• Includes: a free Skydive Auckland scarf on the day
• Age requirement: 12 years and over
• Location: Parakai, Auckland
• Operator: Skydive Auckland
Frequently asked questions
Is 18,000ft scarier than the lower jump heights?
According to Skydive Auckland, it's no scarier to go higher — you simply get more time to enjoy the experience during the longer freefall.
Is there an age limit?
Yes, the 18,000ft jump is limited to those 12 years and over.
How does this compare to the 13,000ft and 16,000ft jumps?
The 13,000ft jump from $345 gives 45 seconds of freefall, and the 16,000ft jump from $445 gives 60 seconds. This 18,000ft jump from $595 is the highest of the three, with up to 75 seconds of freefall and a free scarf included.
This Skydive Auckland deal is live now on Shaara Deals at the link below.
https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a82b803b0085b2c7feef1d0
