Learn to skydive solo with the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) course at Skydive Bay of Islands!

This learn to skydive training program is taught in the sunny Bay of Islands, at the top of New Zealand. 

The Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Program is designed to teach you how to skydive solo efficiently and safely, with some of the most experienced instructors in New Zealand. We provide a supportive and friendly environment for you to learn to skydive. 

We operate seven days per week, weather permitting.

THIS VOUCHER INCLUDES:

– Ground Training
– First 8 jumps in the AFF program

We are affiliated with the New Zealand Parachute Industry Association (NZPIA), meaning our training curriculum and instructors are all NZPIA approved. Our equipment is maintained to NZPIA standards and is of the latest designs.

Our Learn to Skydive/AFF Program is based on international standards. This means if you undertake this program while you are a visitor to New Zealand that the qualification you receive is transferable and recognised by your home, and other, countries.

Our Learn to Skydive/AFF skydive training program will teach you all the skills you require to be able to skydive solo, learning comprehensive skills for flying your body and piloting your parachute.
Upon completion of our learn to skydive program (levels 1 – 8) you will be able to skydive on your own.

Throughout the course, we will use digital video as a tool to debrief your skydives. This is a great learning tool but also makes for a great souvenir – you can take your videos home with you once you complete the course.

Additional Costs:

– Annual NZPIA Fees – Up to $75 per year
– High Altitude Course – $25 one time payment

*Please note: NZPIA fees need to be paid and up to date, and high altitude course must be completed prior to your first jump.

The Bay of Islands is an awesome place to hang out for a while. Known locally as the ‘Winterless North’ the beaches are world-class and there are plenty of activities for when you’re not skydiving. During summer especially there is a great social scene in Paihia with bars, restaurants, hotels, and more.

We are dedicated to your training and on our dropzone, you will have access to some of the best resources and instructors in New Zealand.

Come and learn to skydive at Skydive Bay of Islands!

*Prices are in NZD$ and include GST. Prices may be subject to change.
Please note: this price does not include the cost to repeat any levels. If you are required to repeat any level for any reason you will need to pay the cost of that level in addition to this voucher.



  • star rating  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

    angelanz2015
    19 October 2022

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

    Dean S
    1 January 2022

    star rating  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

    Neil
    1 August 2021
  • star rating  All of it. From ground to ground. Waiting for 30,000 feet then edge of space. I'm in for all of it. If I could afford to go solo I would

    Chris
    1 February 2022

    star rating  Prashant you are absolutely amazing! Thank you for making this experience magical 🥰 Best instructor ever! If you haven't yet tried

    Reshma K
    1 October 2021

    star rating  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

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    6 December 2022
  • star rating  Maurice was awesome. We forward rolled out and we cloud walked. Plus we stuck the landing. My second time.

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    29 January 2023

    star rating  Cannot wait to do it again, easily the highlight of my summer, and the most fun I have had strapped to a man; I'd recommend it. Felt very safe in... read more

    Kylie N
    1 February 2022

    star rating  Booked jump for my son’s 15th birthday who was very nervous and team was very helpful specially his instructor Prashant very professional and fun loving person who made him laugh... read more

    SandyM1818
    29 April 2022
  • star rating  Well organised and I felt totally safe to do a tandem sky dive. My only complaint would be that due to numbers, I was on the fourth flight up,... read more

    salsakarl
    1 October 2021

    star rating  Just wow - the feeling of cold air - walked away with the biggest smile - amazing - would 110% do it again and again

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    29 November 2022

    star rating  Had the best experience ever.Maurice guided me with everything.He was a great from start to finish.I look forward to jump again , higher next time with him.
    I have purchased... read more

    snnrnk
    7 August 2022
  • star rating  The whole crew were amazing and made the experience out of this world. Especially Prashant my instructor who made me feel relaxed and able to enjoy the dive to its

    Max L
    1 December 2021

    star rating  Awesome experience. Prashant is THE BEST, so supportive and made whole skydiving safe and fun.

    Highly recommended ️️️️️

    Odyssey56673352481
    8 November 2022

    star rating  You must try this! - Brilliant, amazing, excellent and will do this again.

    Maurice, was amazing and made this the best part of my NZ holiday.

    Thank you!!

    johntE2934AW
    28 December 2022
  • star rating  Andrew was fantastic explaining how things were going work and I was so relaxed and will highly recommend him to everyone.

    Viccy T
    1 March 2022

    star rating  A great experience for those "not quite so young" as well. My wife and I had a jump to celebrate a 70th birthday, and thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing.....even the... read more

    Curious242943
    23 January 2021

    star rating  I went there for my 21st birthday and It was such an amazing experience! I was even the first one to jump out of the plane. I'd happily do it... read more

    Wanderer802503
    27 September 2022
  • star rating  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

    DougM1880
    25 March 2022

    star rating  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

    Kimmoor123456
    28 September 2022

    star rating  Such an amazing experience! I went up with the lovely Prashant who pointed out all of the sites and took some great footage for me. He calmed my nerves and... read more

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    30 January 2023
  • star rating  OMG what an experience first ever skydive it was insane my instructor name was prashant he was fantastic from Start to finish put me at ease took lots of videos... read more

    A1066QVdarrenw
    20 October 2022

    star rating  North Island skydiving experience - Bay of Islands. - The weather was perfect, the whole process was handled very efficiently, my tandem coach was fantastic - he made me feel very comfortable the whole time and he explained everything... read more

    Ken T
    28 December 2022

    star rating  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

    MultiTeish99
    16 April 2022
  • star rating  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

    Mmkerr
    16 April 2022

    star rating  Awesome experience, loved the way Maurice Healy guided me with each step to make it a wonderful dive

    singhavneet16
    30 January 2022

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

    CaitMoor
    28 September 2022
  • star rating  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

    Mark Kerr
    1 April 2022

    star rating  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

    Doug M
    1 March 2022

    star rating  I liked all of it. I did this for my birthday, on my birthday making it an awesome way to celebrate and remember the date. My favourite was when the... read more

    Lisa E
    8 October 2022