Why choose TSS to
learn to skydive?
7-Days a week
Taupō Sport Skydivers operates 7 days a week (weather permitting) Tuesdays are limited to students cleared for solo decents and licenced jumpers.
Large range of equipment
Equipment to suit a range of body types, which is maintained to the highest safety standards. Our current weight limit is 100kg.
World class staff
Highly experienced team of instructors with skills and knowledge obtained from around the globe.
Large open landing area
We have a really large landing area available, making learning to skydive nice and easy.
Multiple aircraft
Large and comfortable turbine aircraft which get you to your jump altitude in no time at all.
Video of your jumps
You receive video footage of your skydives for you to take home. This is also used for debriefing to fast-track your learning.
Want to know more?
Want to know more about how learning to skydive works or how the training looks throughout the course?
We have a full info pack that will run you through everything you need to know.
The first step
AFF (Accelerated Freefall) Ground School is your first step to becoming a skydiver. A day of theory delivered on our premises that will provide all the information required for you to confidently take on your first level of AFF.
Topics covered include equipment, aircraft, freefall body position, parachute deployment, landing, and emergency procedures.
Ground School may feel a bit like information overload, but rest assured it is designed to show you the ropes and lay down important foundations. All information taught during Ground School is positively affirmed and reiterated during the practical training of the AFF Course.
Ground Schools are held once a month on a Friday, starting at 8.30am. It is a full day (6 - 8 hrs).
Ground school dates can change due to other events and instructor avalibility.
Book your first step
Fri, 20 Feb1669 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand- Fri, 20 Mar1669 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
- Fri, 17 Apr1669 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Want to book an alternate date ground school?
We offer ground schools once a month on a Friday. However, if that doesn’t work for you, get in touch to see if an alternate date ground school can be arranged. These are only available on weekdays and have an additional cost.
Price list
Learn to Skydive
Kickstart your skydiving journey
$3090
The initial commitment that you’ll make to learn to skydive.
AFF Ground School
TAFF Level 1 Skydive
AFF Levels 2-8 Skydives
AFF 9+ Solo Skydive
Skydiving Logbook
Conditions apply
This does not include repeat levels
Jumps are booked in when weather allows
Learn to Skydive
Full AFF Course + First Solo
Kick off your skydiving journey with us at Taupō Sport Skydivers. This is the initial commitment that you’ll make to learn to skydive.
This includes:
- AFF Ground School
- 1 x TAFF Level 1 (Tandem jump)
- 2 x AFF levels 2 - 3 (2 x Instructor jumps)
- 5 x AFF Levels 4 - 8 (Single instructor jumps)
- 1 x AFF 9+ Solo Student Skydive.
*Additional fee if it is an alternate date ground school - $500.00
**This package does not include the cost of any levels that may need to be repeated.
***Check out our Learn to skydive info sheet for more details about the AFF course and what each level involves.
$3090
Learn to Skydive with an alternate date AFF ground school
If the scheduled monthly ground school does not work for you, get in touch to see if a ground school course can be arranged on an alternate date. Only one alternate date ground school is usually offered per month and is only available midweek, weekends are kept for skydiving.
*The alternate date fee is per person.
$3590
Repeat AFF Levels
If the objective of the skydive level is not met, then you will need to repeat the level until the passing criteria is achieved so that you can competently progress to the next level.
TAFF level 1 orientation skydive (Tandem) $329 each
AFF levels 2 - 3 (2 x instructor jumps) $419 each
AFF level 4 - 8 (Single instructor jumps) $319 each
AFF 9+ (solo student skydive) Endorsement coaching
Solo skydive for students that have successfully completed AFF. This includes all gear rental, parachute packing, and instructor supervision.
$99 each
A Endorsement coaching
In these jumps you will be with a coach and learn skills that give you the ability to skydive successfully and safely with other licensed skydivers. There are 6 coaching jump levels, you must successfully complete all the tasks in these levels to complete your A Endorsement coaching.
$229 each
Parachute packing course
In this course you will learn how to pack a main parachute. Being able to pack your own parachute gives you a more in depth understanding of your equipment. This course takes the best part of a day and is a great thing to do on a bad weather day.
$149
NZPIA Fees
The New Zealand Parachute Industry Association is the governing body that issues skydiving licenses in New Zealand. Listed are the items that you will need to purchase relevant to your training and obtaining an A Endorsement.
High altitude endorsement $50
NZPIA annual membership $170
License application and exam $195
Refresher Training
As a student skydiver you need to jump at least 1 time per month to maintain currency.
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More than 6 months you will be required to sit in again on a full ground school.
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Uncurrent and not skydived with us before, you will be required to sit in on a full ground school.
* If the group groundschool date does not suit then contact us to see if we can schedule an alternate date session.
** This refresher training covers ground refresh work, any instructional skydives required are to be paid additionally.
$100
$250 alternate date
Licensed pricing
Indication of prices after achieving an A Endorsement.
Jump ticket
Solo skydive to 12,000ft or 15’000ft above ground level. Once you are licensed this is what you will pay for a skydive.
This does not include Gear Rental.
$65
Bulk Jump pack
Purchase 10 jump tickets at once and get them for $60 per jump. These tickets are valid for exit altitudes upto 15000ft.
This does not include Gear Rental.
$600
Gear rental
You can rent equipment from us, we have everything you need. Gear rental includes the parachute packing.
$35
Advanced Coaching
Want to do a coach jump to advance your skills? This includes yours & the coaches jump tickets including gear rental and pack-jobs.
$179
Full Course Cost
The following is an indication of the total minimum costs to achieve a NZPIA A endorsement. These costs do not include repeat levels.
Indication of the minimum full course fees to obtain a NZPIA A Endorsement (pay as you go)
This includes the Learn to Skydive package, all coaching levels, solo skydives (10) totalling 25 jumps, the parachute packing course, and NZPIA fees.
$6018
Disclaimer
All prices are in NZ Dollars and are subject to change at the discretion of the operator without notice.