Tandem Skydive with FREE City Transport | Skydive Auckland | Shaara Deals
A tandem skydive with Skydive Auckland including free return transport from the Sky Tower, for any jump height, on Shaara Deals from $345.
Skydive Auckland's jump zone is out at Parakai, roughly an hour north-west of the Auckland CBD, which is exactly the kind of logistics headache that stops a lot of people from ever booking. This Shaara Deals voucher solves that problem directly: it bundles free return transport from the Sky Tower in with your tandem skydive, so getting yourself to Parakai and back is no longer something you have to plan around.
The transport works for any jump height Skydive Auckland offers, from the classic 13,000ft jump right up to the record-setting 18,000ft freefall, so this post is really a companion to the three altitude-specific write-ups already on Shaara Deals: the 13,000ft skydive, the 16,000ft skydive, and the 18,000ft skydive. Whichever altitude you've chosen, this is the deal that gets you there and back for free.
How the free pickup actually works
Your driver collects you from the base of the Sky Tower in the Auckland CBD, drives you out to Skydive Auckland's Parakai base for your jump, and brings you all the way back to the Sky Tower afterwards. If you're staying at one of the hotels in the city centre, pickup direct from your hotel is also available, so you don't necessarily need to make your own way to the Sky Tower first.
Timing matters here: you need to be at your pickup point 90 minutes before your booked skydive time. A 10am jump means an 8:30am pickup, for example. Because the driver is often working multiple pickup locations across the city on the same run, they may not arrive at your spot straight away, so a bit of patience is expected, but arrive late yourself and you do risk missing the pickup altogether. If a different pickup time would suit you better, Skydive Auckland can be reached directly on 0800 921 650 to see what can be arranged.
What the jump itself covers
Once you're out at Parakai, the format is the same regardless of altitude: a full safety briefing covering exactly what to expect at height, time to ask questions, then you're paired with your instructor and geared up. From 18,000ft, 16,000ft or 13,000ft you'll get scenic views over New Zealand's twin coasts, Waiheke Island, Great Barrier Island, Mount Ruapehu and even Mount Taranaki on a clear day, before freefalling for up to 75 seconds at around 200km/h and gliding the rest of the way down under parachute.
If you want the moment captured, Skydive Auckland's camera packages are available as a separate purchase and cover you and your instructor on the ground beforehand, the scenic ride up in the aircraft, your exit from the plane, the full freefall (worth writing a message on your hands for, camera-ready), the 4 to 5 minute parachute ride, and the landing.
Booking for a group
Skydive Auckland flies a 17-seat plane, which makes this a genuinely workable option for a group jump with family, friends or colleagues rather than a solo booking. Group enquiries can go to info@skydiveauckland.com or 0800 921 650, and the same number is the one to call if you need to book within the next 24 hours.
The essentials
- Deal: Tandem skydive with FREE return transport from Auckland city centre, valid for any jump height
- Price: From $345 (varies by altitude selected)
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours total, including transport
- Location: Parakai, Auckland (pickup from the Sky Tower or selected CBD hotels)
- Merchant: Skydive Auckland
FAQs
Does the free transport cost extra on top of the jump price?
No. Return transport from the Sky Tower (or a participating hotel) is included free with this voucher, regardless of which altitude you jump from.
Which altitude should I book the transport for?
The transport applies to all three options Skydive Auckland offers: 13,000ft (from $345), 16,000ft (from $445) and the Southern Hemisphere's highest jump at 18,000ft (from $595). Check the individual altitude deals linked above for the full details of each jump.
What time do I need to be ready for pickup?
90 minutes before your booked skydive slot. For a 10am jump, that means being at your pickup point by 8:30am.
Can I get picked up from my hotel instead of the Sky Tower?
Yes, if you're staying at one of Skydive Auckland's selected city centre hotels. Otherwise, pickup is from the base of the Sky Tower.
This transport add-on is live on Shaara Deals now at https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a9504811e726cc836d3584e, so if getting to Parakai was the only thing standing between you and a skydive over Auckland, that excuse is gone.
