ROADTRIP TO SKYDIVE MOUNT COOK: THE COMPLETE GUIDE FROM QUEENSTOWN TO CHRISTCHURCH
Skydive Mount Cook operates out of Pukaki Airport, just outside Twizel, with wide-open views across the Mackenzie Basin and straight into the Southern Alps. From Queenstown it’s about 2.5 to 3 hours, about 45 minutes from Tekapo, and just 10 minutes from Twizel. This is not the kind of drive you rush and it is…
IS SKYDIVING SAFE IN NEW ZEALAND? WHAT FIRST-TIME JUMPERS SHOULD KNOW
If you’re thinking about your first skydive in New Zealand, your first question is probably a simple one: Is skydiving safe? The answer is yes and it’s why thousands of first-time jumpers choose to do it here every year. When you jump with an experienced tandem team, your skydive is built around clear procedures,…
THE THRILL OF TANDEM SKYDIVING EXPLAINED
What if the part of skydiving that scares most people – the idea of plummeting through the sky – is nothing like that? The first part of the skydiving journey doesn’t start with the jump, but with calm instructions and preparations on the ground. Getting you ready for your first skydive is about building confidence,…
ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR FIRST-TIME SKYDIVERS
Before you picture yourself at the edge of an airplane door, one practical question usually pops up: are there any restrictions and am I even eligible to do this? The good news is that the requirements for a first-time tandem skydive are simpler than most people imagine. They’re not about being a top athlete; they’re about ensuring a safe and predictable…
What to expect when you tandem skydive at Skydive Mount Cook
Arriving at Skydive Mt. Cook Upon arrival, you will be greeted by one of our front-of-house staff members. They will ask you to sign a risk disclosure form to ensure you are in good health to proceed with your skydive and will take your weight. All details will go into our manifest (the digital system…
7 Reasons to Skydive in New Zealand Today
New Zealand has a temperate climate, which means that skydiving is possible year-round. However, the best time to skydive may vary depending on the location and the specific weather conditions. In general, the summer months of December to February tend to be the most popular time to skydive, as the weather is typically warm and…
The Top 9 Free Walks in Aoraki/Mt Cook Village
At 3764 metres, Aoraki/Mt Cook is the highest of the country’s 27 mountains over 3000 metres. It is higher by more than 1500 metres to Australia’s highest peak, Mt Kosciusko at 2228 metres. Aoraki/Mt Cook sits at the heart of New Zealand’s Alpine country, within the 700 square kilometres of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. It has…