Taupo Skydive Questions, Answered
Clear answers on how this comparison page works and what the three listed skydives actually include, taken from operator pages.
Reservations And Billing
How Do I Book A Skydive?
Each tour card links to its live booking page. That page handles dates, weight checks and payment. Nothing is booked on this site; it only compares the listings.
Can You Amend My Reservation?
No. There is no booking system here and no access to any operator's calendar. Changes, cancellations and refunds go through the booking page that sent your confirmation.
Does This Site Run The Jumps?
No. The tandem jumps are flown by the Taupo operator. This site is an independent comparison of the tour listings, nothing more.
Where Are These Skydives Sold?
All three are listed on third-party booking platforms. Each card links straight to its listing, so you always see the live price and open dates before paying anything.
Costs And Refunds
What Do From-Prices Mean?
A from-price is the lowest listed entry point in USD. Only the 12,000 ft tandem publishes one here, from USD 194. The 15,000 ft jump and the heli combo show pricing on their booking pages.
Do Prices Change?
Yes. Platforms and operators adjust prices, and higher altitudes cost more than the 12,000 ft entry. Treat the booking page as the authority on the current figure.
Can I Cancel Without A Fee?
The 12,000 ft tandem and the heli combo both carry free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Check the 15,000 ft listing for its terms before booking.
Does The Price Cover Footage?
It depends on the tour. The helicopter and skydive combo lists photos and videos as included. On the 12,000 and 15,000 ft jumps, camera packages are paid NZD add-ons, with 10 percent off when booked online.
Choosing A Jump
How Many Tours Are Listed?
Three. Two are straight tandems, at 12,000 and 15,000 feet, and the third pairs a helicopter flight with a 15,000 ft skydive over Lake Taupo.
Where Do Jumps Take Off?
Every jump here is run from one drop zone at Taupo, at Taupo Airport, 1227 Anzac Memorial Drive. You sign in at the drop zone 30 minutes before your booked time.
Which Heights Can You Jump?
Four heights are sold: 9,000, 12,000, 15,000 and 16,500 ft, with the 16,500 ft jump open to ages 14 and over. Tour pages on this site cover the 12,000 and 15,000 ft jumps.
Which Jump Height Suits Me?
The 12,000 ft jump costs NZD 329 and gives almost 40 seconds of freefall. At 15,000 ft, NZD 379 buys almost 60 seconds. The Legend package, freefall and selfie footage plus an exit photo, runs only at 15,000 ft.
Are There Weight Limits?
Yes. Weights over 100 kg are assessed case by case by the Safety Officer, with no fixed maximum; call 0800 826 336. The combo booking page rules out jumpers over 136 kg.