Queenstown: IFLY Indoor Skydiving & Flight Gear Rental
Float on Air Without Leaving the Ground in Queenstown
You'll suit up in full flight gear, receive a safety briefing and one-on-one orientation from a certified instructor, then experience two 60-second flights in the wind tunnel. No skydiving experience needed. The instructor handles positioning and safety throughout, and you leave with the memory of weightlessness without ever leaving Queenstown.
1h
Step-by-step itinerary
Indoor skydiving experience in Queenstown
- Receive one-on-one orientation
- Get flight gear rental
- Learn body positioning and hand signals
- Wear helmet, fly suit, and goggles
- Experience two indoor skydiving flights
The Experience
The instructor at iFLY Queenstown doesn't hand you a script or a safety card first — she asks if you've ever done this before, listens to your answer, then walks you through what's about to happen in a way that actually sticks. She's certified by the International Bodyflight Association, and you can tell she's done this hundreds of times, but she treats your first flight like it matters. The gear — flight suit, helmet, goggles — goes on in a small prep room, and then you step into the wind tunnel.
The first 60 seconds feels like nothing and everything at once. You're floating on a smooth cushion of air, suspended without a parachute or a plane, and your body just… responds. The instructor uses hand signals to guide your body position, and somehow you understand them even though your brain is still catching up to what's happening. Your second flight comes right after, and by then you know what to expect, so you can actually feel the difference between fighting the wind and letting it hold you. Two flights, two minutes total, but the sensation stays with you longer than you'd think.
Queenstown's iFLY sits where public transport can reach it, and the whole experience — orientation, both flights, all the gear — is built into one ticket. You don't have to book anything else or figure out timing. The weight limit is under 125kg, and they're clear about that upfront. It's not recommended if you've had a shoulder dislocation before, but otherwise it works for most fitness levels. Pregnant travelers should skip it, but almost everyone else walks out of there with the same look: a little dazed, grinning, already wondering when they can do it again.
What’s included
Your session includes a certified flight instructor, a full safety briefing and orientation, flight gear (suit, helmet, and goggles), and two 60-second indoor skydiving flights per person.
Operated by iFLY Queenstown
Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to experience freefall without jumping from a plane — the instructor handles all positioning and safety, so you just float and feel weightless for two minutes.
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Top questions
How long is each flight?
Each flight lasts 60 seconds. You get two flights in one session.
Do I need skydiving experience?
No. The instructor provides a full safety briefing and one-on-one orientation before you enter the wind tunnel.
What gear is included?
Flight suit, helmet, and goggles are all included. The instructor wears the same gear.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes. Participants must weigh less than 125kg.
Is it accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.
Can I bring a service animal?
Yes. Service animals are allowed.
Who shouldn't do this?
It's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with a history of shoulder dislocations.
How do I get there?
Public transportation options are available nearby. Check the local Queenstown transport network for routes to the facility.
Queenstown: IFLY Indoor Skydiving & Flight Gear Rental
1h · EN · NL
from NZ$ 139 per person
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