I did a skydive here on 02nd January 2022. The skydive itself was exhilarating. A lifelong dream and the first one I'd ever done. Everything went well until we came... read more in to land. We seemed to be coming in faster than we should but as a complete novice, I had no point of reference.

We hit the ground very hard, landing directly on my backside. The pain was excruciating. The instructor, Maurice, said he tried to take the impact on his feet, but couldn't (I am significantly taller and heavier than him (I'm a 30's male - 185cm, 95kg)

I could barely stand up, but I was ushered away and told that this sort of thing happens now and again. Just put a bit of deep heat on it and I'll be fine in a couple of days!

I was in agony, so I went to a physio a couple of days later and got referred for an x-ray. I had a compression fracture (T11) in my spine and a broken tailbone. It heavily impacted my quality of life. I've gone through physiotherapy and have improved significantly, but I'm still in intermittent discomfort nearly 10 months later.

There was no record made of the accident and it was all brushed off. I returned to the site the next day to understand what went wrong. Maurice wasn't available so I spoke to one of his colleagues. I was told it was probably turbulence. It's unlucky and rare, but it happens. It didn't appear to be taken seriously.

I realise there are inherent risks with jumping out of an aeroplane, but I'm not happy with how it was dealt with.

  Andrew was fantastic explaining how things were going work and I was so relaxed and will highly recommend him to everyone.

  Such an awesome experience and heaps of fun Great tandem Instrustor Prashant made the whole experience relaxing and piece of mind Would highly recommend and do again in the future... read more Thank you soo much for the great day Kind regards Mark Kerr

  Terrifying exhilarating fantastic fun. Maurice Healy
has amazing people skills!
Hope he’s still there in a months time when I do my second jump!!
Thanks to all the... read more team

  Absolutely the best! It brought back so many memories of my previous skydive experience from the early 1960's. Maurice was amazing! He understood and supported this octogenarian to tick... read more this ultimate adrenaline experience off the bucket list and hopefully there will be many more skydives to come! All the staff at Skydive Bay of Islands were fantastic and the setting was perfect!

  Awesome experience Instructor (Prashanti) made the whole experience fun and memorable. Definitely will be back to go higher.
Recommend to all!

  My daughter who is in a wheelchair wanted to try skydiving with a friend. Everyone at Skydive Bay of Islands was willing to make that happen. She jumped with Andrew... read more and he did a great job keeping her safe and helping with her nerves. It was flawless from start to finish and we can't thank them enough for being willing to make her wish come true. We paid for pictures and a video of the entire experience, and everything turned out wonderful. Thanks again!

  The most amazing experience!! Totally professional and at no point did I feel I couldn't do it. Prasanth and the rest of the team were incredible - everything was so... read more easy and well explained. Thank you so much for making my day so special!!!

  Amazing experience and definitely want to go again! The crew were really friendly and experienced, which helped with my nerves

  From the time I stepped foot in the premises the crew were professional, a well oiled machine that worked without fault. My instructor Prashant Kapoor was fantastic, I can’t recommend... read more him enough! I purchased the media package with video and pics - well worth capturing your experience- loved it!

  This was the best thing I have ever done in my life. Would recommend to anyone and everyone. It was amazing!!

  From the time I stepped foot in the premises the crew were professional, a well oiled machine that worked without fault. My instructor Prashant Kapoor was fantastic, I can’t recommend... read more him enough! I purchased the media package with video and pics - well worth capturing your experience- loved it!

  Awesome experience Instructor (Prashanti) made the whole experience fun and memorable. Definitely will be back to go higher. Recommend to all!

  Being scared of heights this was the most terrifying thing I’ve ever done but just amazing, so glad I did it. Easy to book, pick up from our hotel was... read more spot on and from start to finish on arrival everyone was brilliant. My tandem instructor was Bryce, so friendly and calm, even when I was shaking with nerves!! 100% recommend.

  I had an awesome time! Such a great experience and excellent, friendly staff
Thank you so much to Prashant for being so comforting during the dive and Teremoana for... read more helping me gain the courage alongside my amazing pilot Olivia! The views from East, West and North were breathtaking.

  I am 13 years old and did a Tandem 12000 ft Skydive with Prashant, he was brilliant and I loved

  I was nervous but Prashant was hilarious which helped me relax. The dive itself was amazing! Would 100% recommend and would definitely do it again. I live in Auckland but... read more would definitely come back to do my next dive here too!

  Insane views, unlike anything I have ever done before. Very friendly staff who put me at ease immediately. Prashant my instructor was amazing, explaining every step and made me feel... read more very safe, would highly recommend.

  We had an amazing skydive experience recently and prashant is the man who made is possible.
Such an amazing and experienced guy.
Highly recommend.
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  Awesome experience - Prashant was a great guide making the whole skydive memorable and enjoyable. Would definitely r

  It was my first time skydiving and I was so impressed by the staff at Skydiving zone Kerikeri Prashant Kapoor was friendly and professional making you feel comfortable from the... read more minute you arrive. The experience was unexplainably awesome! The free fall was such a wonderful experience the parachute release was much less of a jolt than I anticipated, the landing was super smooth and Prashant Kapoor is the bomb! I will be back for my second jump soon..He is super duper Awesome highly recommend him🪂🪂🪂

  My journey with SBOI started with a 20000ft tandem in April. The minute my feet touched the ground I knew I had to learn to skydive solo. Subsequently I have... read more completed my AFF course and A license. I am now working towards my B license. The staff at SBOI are super experienced so right from the start you know you are in good hands. Thanks for changing my life.

  I had the most amazing experience! It was a very spur of the moment decision to go and I absolutely loved it. I had Prashant as my instructor and he... read more was so great. I was so nervous (and scared) as it was my first time doing it and he helped calm me down and really made my experience great. I would 100% encourage everyone to do a skydive here. 🙂 I also recommend getting the photos as there are some gems in there!

  Amazing experience today with Prashant! Felt so safe and had so much fun!! 1000% recommend doing the 20,000ft skydive!

  Amazing experience! First time, didn’t think I would like it and was so scared. The crew were amazing and the free fall was a major buzz. Would do it again!... read more

  Very friendly staff in generaland highly experienced instructor Prashant.. He made sure I knew everything I needed to know and tokk a great record of the skydive. Thanks for a... read more great ti me.. Still buzzing.

  What an amazing place! The views, the people and the dog, Jamie!!! Such an amazing experience! I highly recommend this activity.

  Prashant, my instructor took my skydive experience to another level. Too great pictures and had a good chat from the start until the very end. The briefing was perfect and... read more he at every point answered all my q

  Absolutely amazing, stunning views and lots of fun. Thank you to all the staff. Can not wait to again! 20,000ft next time!!!

  Such a fun experience wow! Prashant was an incredible instructor, kept me calm and safe, reminded me to smile! I loved it