Skydive Wānaka
Skydiving
Branding
Web design
SEO
New Zealand
2017
Founded in 1998 with just a van, a patch of grass, and a borrowed plane, Skydive Wānaka has grown into a multi award-winning adventure company completing over 150,000 tandems. Under the leadership of Blake Mason and a team of 35+ skydivers, it has become one of New Zealand’s must-do activities. Since 2016, Skydive Wānaka has been part of the Skydive on the Beach Group, which operates 18 premium drop zones across Australia and New Zealand.
Summary
Founded in 1998 with just a van, a patch of grass, and a borrowed plane, Skydive Wānaka has grown into a multi award-winning adventure company, completing over 150,000 tandem jumps. Under the leadership of Blake Mason and supported by a team of 35+ skydivers, the company has established itself as one of New Zealand’s must-do experiences. In 2016, Skydive Wānaka joined the Skydive on the Beach Group, a leading network of premium drop zones across Australia and New Zealand.
Challenge
Humble Beginnings: Building a professional adventure tourism business with limited resources and infrastructure.
Sustained Growth: Scaling operations while maintaining world-class safety, quality, and customer experience.
Market Competition: Standing out in New Zealand’s highly competitive adventure tourism industry.
Global Expansion: Integrating into an international brand while retaining local authenticity and reputation.
Solutions
Visionary Leadership: From Dave & Jools Hall’s early entrepreneurial spirit to Blake Mason’s operational leadership, strong direction drove growth and innovation.
World-Class Team: Recruiting and training over 35 skilled skydivers ensured both safety and unforgettable experiences.
Customer-Centric Approach: Focus on excellence, thrill, and storytelling made Skydive Wānaka a “must-do” in New Zealand tourism.
Strategic Partnership: Joining the Skydive on the Beach Group in 2016 provided global reach, advanced resources, and a network of 18 premium drop zones.
The result: Skydive Wānaka transformed from a grassroots startup into a world-class adventure tourism icon, trusted by thrill-seekers worldwide.
