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Ten minutes up, 30 seconds of freefall, then a slow canopy ride down.
A 10,000ft tandem skydive at Motueka near Abel Tasman: a 10 minute scenic flight, up to 30 seconds of freefall and 3 to 5 minutes under the parachute, paired with a professional tandem master.
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This is a coastal skydive, not an alpine one. From 10,000ft above Motueka you look across the golden beaches, turquoise bays and offshore islands of Abel Tasman National Park, the native forest behind it and, on a clear day, inland ranges and even Mt Taranaki across the strait. You are paired with a tandem master, so there is nothing to learn beforehand.
You check in at the hangar at Motueka Airport on College Street, five minutes from town, about 15 to 20 minutes before your slot. After the paperwork you are fitted with a jumpsuit and gear and briefed by your tandem master. The flight to 10,000ft takes about 10 minutes, climbing out over the coast. Then up to 30 seconds of freefall and a few minutes under the parachute with the whole Tasman Bay coastline laid out below. You don't jump over the park itself, but you see large parts of it from the air. Spectators can watch take-off and landing from the seating area.
Allow about three hours at the drop zone. Weight range is 35 kg to 100 kg with a surcharge for 100 kg to 115 kg, and under 18s need parental consent. Wear comfortable clothes, light layers and closed-toe shoes. The crew flies year round; mornings are calmest, especially in summer when the sea breeze builds later in the day. If the weather isn't safe, your jump is delayed or moved to another day.
10,000ft tandem skydive over the Abel Tasman coast
Up to 30 seconds of freefall
10 minute scenic flight to altitude
Golden beaches, turquoise bays and offshore islands
Drop zone 5 minutes from Motueka, 40 from Nelson
35 kg to 100 kg, surcharge to 115 kg
Hand-cam or outside camera packages ready in 48 hours
Arrive at the hangar on College Street, five minutes from Motueka township. You sign in, confirm your weight and sort any camera package.
You are fitted with a jumpsuit and harness and your tandem master walks you through the exit, freefall position and landing.
The plane climbs out over Tasman Bay with the Abel Tasman coastline, Kahurangi ranges and, on clear days, Mt Taranaki coming into view.
Up to 30 seconds of freefall, then the parachute opens and you float down over the beaches and islands to land back at the airfield.
Edited photos and video arrive within 48 hours if you bought a package. Allow three hours at the drop zone in total.
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