Skydive Franz Josef

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Skydive Franz offering the Highest Jump In new Zealand and the southern Hemisphere; 18000 feet with best views possible of the region. Tandem Skydiving is our specialty, DVD and Photos available. We are a new drop zone and we will be sport skydiver friendly. Please advise us if you plan on visiti...

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Aircraft

Pilatus Porter

Costs

Tandem jumps from 299 NZD
Jump tickets at 45 NZDto 12000ft
Video available at 165 NZD

Restrictions

USPA membership Not Required
AADs Required
Hook turns Allowed

Weather Conditions

This location offers excellent jumping conditions year-round with mild temperatures averaging 12°C, low wind speeds around 13 km/h, and mostly cloudy skies. The best months for skydiving are typically January, February, March, April, May, offering optimal weather conditions.

Temperature

12.1°C

Average

Wind Speed

13.1 km/h

Average

Cloud Cover

68%

Average

Best Months for Skydiving

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMay

Weather data based on historical averages from Open-Meteo

Nearby Places

Attractions

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docherty creek

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Docherty Creek Road, Franz Josef / Waiau

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Restaurants

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Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

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3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef / Waiau

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Hotels

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Holly Homestead Bed & Breakfast

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2900 Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef / Waiau

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