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Helicopter Skydive over Christchurch with Beach Landing

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Overview

Highlights

Stunning helicopter flight over Christchurch
Experience a tandem skydive from the helicopter
Only possible in seven locations worldwide

Receive an unparalleled buzz during a tandem skydive from a BK-117 helicopter! Kick off with a stunning scenic flight over the Christchurch region, before leaping out of the helicopter above the ocean. Enjoy a few blissful minutes under the parachute followed by a smooth landing on Sumner Beach.

What's Included?

Scenic helicopter flight in a BK-117
Helicopter skydive over Christchurch
HQ to airport transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced instructor and safety briefing
Jumpsuit, helmet and goggles
Beach landing
All fees and taxes

Begin your adventure with a comprehensive safety briefing with your instructor before being transferred to Christchurch International Airport. Feel the anticipation rise as you get kitted out in your skydiving harness and board the BK-117 helicopter for a breathtaking scenic flight above Christchurch. As you head up to altitude, gaze upon panoramas of the coastline before edging closer to the door and making the ultimate plunge over the ocean. Experience heart-pounding freefall followed by a few blissful moments of floating back down to earth once the parachute is deployed. Top off the jump with a sandy landing on Sumner Beach.

Session Length

Please allow three hours for this experience.

Important Information

Restrictions

Not suitable for pregnant women.

Guidelines

The minimum age is six years. This also depends on whether participants fit the provided harness correctly
The general weight limit is 100kg. Although 110kg can be approved based on fitness levels and the instructor's final decision. Anybody weighing 101-110kg will be required to pay an additional $50 upon check in

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for cancellations

Weather

This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full exchange voucher.

Dress Code

Comfortable warm clothing and closed footwear. Glasses and contact lenses permitted.

Location

This experience takes place in Christchurch.