New Zealand Skydiving Blog from Skydive Lake Wanaka

Sustainable Wanaka Tree Planting Programme

2007-07-10T12:25:00.000+12:00

Sustainable Wanaka are co-ordinating a free tree planting programme on Mou Wahu, Lake Wanaka starting in spring 2007 which Skydive Lake Wanaka are becoming involved with.

We are always looking for ideas that are relevant to our business and its sustainable future. Any suggestions please let us know...

PRESS RELEASE - Skydive Lake Wanaka Flying High in Tourism

2007-05-21T11:23:00.000+12:00

Skydive Lake Wanaka was today announced as a finalist in this year’s prestigious New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards, identifying it as one of the top small tourism business in New Zealand.

Owner Jools Hall said she was extremely proud that 12 years of hard work and dedication has lead to the company receiving this recognition.

“Being a New Zealand Tourism Industry Award Finalist is a massive achievement for Skydive Lake Wanaka,” she said. “It gives our team the recognition they deserve for their hard work and dedication to customer service and providing the best possible tandem skydive experience.”

Skydive Lake Wanaka was established in August 1995 by Dave and Jools Hall, with just one Tandem Master (Dave) a leased Cessna 180 aircraft, a van (the office) and two deck chairs. The perfect recipe of Dave’s technical knowledge, Jools’ skills and experience in marketing and customer service, combined with their passion for skydiving has delivered to over 40,000 customers an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives - an exhilarating 200 kph freefall from 9,000, 12,000 or 15,000 feet followed by a breathtaking five minute parachute ride.

From those humble beginners, one of Wanaka’s most successful tourism businesses has flourished and Skydive Lake Wanaka now operates from a new custom built hangar with a reception area and shop. Customers leap from a brand new turbine aircraft which is comfortable, climbs quickly, and offers excellent aerial views of the stunning scenery surrounding Lake Wanaka. All the instructors are rated by the New Zealand Parachute Industry Association, and are personally selected for their skydiving experience, personality and customer service skills.

“Our mission is to give customers the most rewarding, memorable, safe and scenic tandem skydive in New Zealand while being kind to our planet,” said Jools. “We achieve that on a daily basis and now we have the recognition of the industry – it’s all our dreams come true!”

Skydive Lake Wanaka Prices

2007-02-27T20:35:00.000+13:00

Skydive Lake Wanaka are offering amazing skydiving and DVD/Photo prices for 2007. Prices start from only NZ $229.00 for a 9,000 feet (2750m) skydive!

If you've done a skydive with us please let us know if you got your money's worth!

Are you a Sky Diva?

2007-02-23T11:36:00.000+13:00

Check out our NEW Ladies Sky Diva branded sky wear in our Skydive Drop Shop. Available in a NEW Quick Drying Jacket and String Top. http://www.skydivewanaka.com/dropshop/index.html

Sustainable Wanaka

2007-02-20T14:26:00.000+13:00

Skydive Lake Wanaka has been an active and keen business in the Sustainable Tourism Project in Wanaka. Comments about our business or how we can improve our commitment to our environment can be left here...

Take a look at our Sustainable Wanaka webpage: http://www.skydivenz.com/aboutus/sustainability.html

Thank you for loving our planet too!

Skydive Exit Photo

2007-02-17T10:43:00.001+13:00

Share your New Zealand skydiving experience with friends and family back home by getting them to look at your skydive exit photo taken from our wing mounted camera. Anyone can view your picture online and buy for only NZ $20.00!!!

Tell us about your exit photo by leaving us a comment...

Your Skydive Experience

2006-12-01T11:30:00.000+13:00

Your skydive with Skydive Lake Wanaka is a scenic adventure experience like no other! Our mission is quite simply to offer you the best skydive experience in New Zealand!!!

If you've done a skydive with us, tell us about it...

Skydive DVD and Photos

2006-12-01T11:00:00.000+13:00

Skydive Lake Wanaka offers a number of digital photography and DVD options that will allow you to re-live your New Zealand skydiving experience with family and friends whenever you choose! Prices start from only NZ $109.00

Tell us about your Skydive Lake Wanaka DVD by adding a comment...

Skydive Drop Shop

2006-12-01T10:00:00.000+13:00

Your skydive memory will never wear out! Did you know you can buy skydiving t-shirts and clothing online? Skydive Lake Wanaka offers a cool range of branded skydiving t-shirts, hoodies, caps and womens apparel with shipping worldwide.

Tell us about your Skydive Drop Shop purchase...

Skydive New Website

2006-08-28T11:55:00.000+12:00

Do you like our new site ! ??? Congratulations to Jon Clamp and Andy Mihalop - you guys have been legends to work with - it has been a pleasure ! - Let us know how you like the site !