iFly Queenstown’s Indoor Flying Experience (And Why You Need To Try It)

The South Island has long been known as the destination for a highly addictive thrill ride or adrenaline experience. And at 27 Brecon Street Queenstown, just a stone's throw from the Skyline Gondola, you’ll find a new take on a kiwi classic. iFly Queenstown makes human flight a reality.

That’s right, if you take a trip to the adventure capital of New Zealand, you can experience the incredible thrill of iFly’s indoor skydiving attraction. Instead of falling from a plane, skydiving simulators provide you with the same thrill, minus the time constraints (and of course, the freefall).

With a minimum age of 5, the only limit to New Zealand’s favourite skydiving experience is that you’re up for adventure. It’s guaranteed fun for kids of all ages and a holiday highlight your family won’t soon forget.

Keytag Bonus:  Receive Free Media on presentation of your Omega keytag to our friendly staff - this includes Photos & Video per person, valued at $25 per person.  Please note: discount is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Offer is only valid on direct purchases, not via website. 

Experiencing indoor skydiving with iFly Queenstown (New Zealand's first and only indoor skydiving location) should be at the top of your itinerary.

Read on to learn more about iFly Queenstown indoor flying experience (and why you need to try it).

iFly, a truly unforgettable kiwi experience

No aeroplane, no jumping, no parachute. Just the thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime feeling of being utterly weightless thanks to a smooth cushion of air.

In 1998, the first and only indoor skydiving facility in New Zealand,  , pioneered the technology that turns over 400,000 people’s dream of flight into a reality, every year. With return flyers including both keen amateurs and expert skydivers, it’s both a challenging training experience, and a fun family day out, depending on the visit.

The vertical wind tunnel simulates true freefall conditions, allowing you to safely float on the upward channel of wind. You can even pair your experience with the latest in VR, thanks to iFLY Virtual Reality. Experience actual footage from first-person POV as you freefall from an incredible 13,000 feet.

A word of warning, from your first experience, you'll be dipping your toe into the real sport, enjoying an authentic taste of what brings pro skydivers back again and again - it might even become an addiction.

 

 

What to expect during your indoor skydiving experience

Fun for all ages, people of all shapes, sizes, abilities and fitness can fly. It’s equal parts exciting and challenging, but as long as you’re of reasonable health, you’re sure to have a fantastic experience. Whether you’re a child, an adult first-timer, experienced diver or an adrenaline addict, you’ll be under the protective wing of our experienced and expert instructors.

Wear comfortable clothes but you’ll be provided an air suit and helmet to protect you during flight. Your instructor will demonstrate basic flying positions and hand signals to use when in the air. When it comes time to fly, you’ll simply lean into the wind and enjoy the ride.

If it’s your first experience, you’ll be assigned two instructors. When it comes to the skydiving experience, it will be just you and a highly trained instructor inside the tunnel. The other will wait with the rest of your group.

Flyers must:

• Not be pregnant
• Not have previously dislocated a shoulder
• Not be wearing a hard cast
• Have signed permission if under 18

For fun indoor skydiving in Queenstown New Zealand, contact iFly.

 

Choose your own interactive adrenaline adventure

Children (5-11 years) and Adults (12-105 years) can choose from 1 of 4 packages:

1. Kickstart

2 Flights (equivalent to 3 skydiving freefalls from 12,000 feet)

2. Airborne

4 flights (equivalent to 6 skydiving freefalls from 12,000 feet)

3. Family Pack +

10 flights (equivalent to 15 skydiving freefalls from 12,000 feet - shared between up to 5 family members)

4. VR Express (8 years and over)

2 flights (equivalent to 3 skydiving freefalls from 12,000 feet)

PLUS 1 incredible VR flight experience

All packages include:

• Flight Gear Rental
• Pre-Flight Training
• One-on-One Flight Instruction
• A personalised Flight Certificate

Optional extra: As part of your amazing experience, you can also purchase a photo package to take home as a souvenir.

Visit iFly Queenstown in New Zealand’s adventure capital -  where the dream of flight is a reality for all ages.

Looking for a good deal for your next visit? Contact the helpful staff at iFly Queenstown or check out their website for current promotions. 

When you book a car at New Zealand’s Omega Rentals Queenstown branch, you’ll be just a three-minute drive from the iFLY base and just a short drive from dozens of amazing Queenstown attractions including the Shotover Canyon Swing and Queenstown Ice Arena.

Keytag Bonus:  Receive Free Media on presentation of your Omega keytag to our friendly staff - this includes Photos & Video per person, valued at $25 per person. Please note: discount is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Offer is only valid on direct purchases, not via website.