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Leap from 18,000 feet above the Bay of Islands and watch 144 islands rearrange into a new map beneath you. This tandem skydive delivers a concentrated hit of adrenaline while offering rare aerial perspective of Northland’s coast, geology, and history.
Leap from 18,000 feet above the Bay of Islands and watch 144 islands rearrange into a new map beneath you. This tandem skydive delivers a concentrated hit of adrenaline while offering rare aerial perspective of Northland’s coast, geology, and history.
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Operated by Skydive Bay of Islands · Paihia, Northland
The plane lifts off from a small strip near Paihia and the Bay of Islands unfurls beneath you like a scatter of polished coins—white beaches, turquoise channels and the dark shoulders of forested isles. At 18,000 feet the air is thin and quiet; your tandem instructor clips a final harness, counts through the checklist, and for a moment the world seems to hold its breath.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Requires a moderate level of fitness: able to climb into a small aircraft, follow safety instructions, and adopt the correct body position for tandem jumping.
There is a strict 100 kg (220 lb) weight limit; if you are close to this limit contact the operator before booking.
Plan for 1.5–3 hours from arrival to finish—allow extra time for weather-related delays.
No. You must wait at least 24 hours after diving due to changes in pressure and decompression risk.
No, this is a tandem skydive with full instruction—no previous skydiving experience needed.
Jumps are weather-dependent; the operator may reschedule or refund if conditions prevent jumping—call one hour before to confirm.
Spectators are welcome but priority is given to jumpers if shuttle capacity is limited—spectators should have alternate transport plans.
The Bay of Islands was a central meeting and trading area for Māori and later became a focal point in early European settlement and the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.
Operators follow aviation and marine guidelines to minimize disturbance; visitors are encouraged to respect shoreline sanctuaries and avoid feeding wildlife.
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