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Leap from 16,500 feet above Abel Tasman and see golden bays, seal colonies, and the meeting of islands below. This tandem skydive out of Motueka pairs spectacle with strict safety and local knowledge—plan for weather, weight checks, and a two-hour booking window.
Leap from 16,500 feet above Abel Tasman and see golden bays, seal colonies, and the meeting of islands below. This tandem skydive out of Motueka pairs spectacle with strict safety and local knowledge—plan for weather, weight checks, and a two-hour booking window.
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Operated by Skydive Abel Tasman · Motueka, Tasman
The plane eases above Motueka and the coastline opens like a map—gold beaches cut by turquoise bays, bushed headlands, and the pocked arc of Abel Tasman National Park. At 16,500 feet the wind takes on a voice of its own, daring you as the door slides and the sky waits.
challenging.
2 hours (total booking window).
Not aerobically demanding but you should be able to move into a harness, follow instructor cues, and tolerate brief high‑adrenaline stress.
Minimum age varies by operator (often 8–12 with guardian consent); weight limits are strictly enforced—provide accurate weight when booking to confirm suitability.
Yes: most operators cancel for unsafe conditions and offer full refunds or rebookings if the jump cannot proceed.
Personal devices are usually not permitted during free fall for safety; many operators offer instructor‑mounted or rider camera packages for purchase.
Free fall from 16,500ft typically lasts around 60–90 seconds depending on deployment altitude, followed by a 5–8 minute canopy descent to landing.
Abel Tasman’s 1642 sighting gave the park its European name; the coastline is also part of ancestral Māori territories with longstanding cultural connections to sea and land.
Operators follow DOC guidelines and marine reserve rules—observe wildlife at a distance, avoid low-level disturbance to seal colonies, and support operators who minimize fuel runs and respect no‑fly zones.
Skydive Abel Tasman operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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