15 Skydiving Tours in Australia That Survive a Second Look

1.Tandem Skydive over the Whitsundays

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 726 reviews · 4 hours · from $218Our pick

You’ll board a scenic flight above Airlie Beach, then freefall from up to 15,000 feet with a trained tandem instructor such as Greg, Mo, Jamie, or Zac. Expect up to 60 seconds of freefall, five to seven minutes under the canopy, reef and island views, and optional photos and video at an extra cost.

“This experience was one like no other. The views, the crew, the skydive itself… everything was absolutely perfect. Best way to start the day!”

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2.Gold Coast Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $355Top rated

Take a tandem jump from up to 12,000 feet above the Gold Coast, with about 45 seconds of freefall and a 4 to 5 minute parachute descent to Kirra Beach. You will train for about 15 minutes, fly from Coolangatta, and jump with an experienced instructor such as Adam, Germain, Rolly, Luke, or Mike.

“A dream come true experience as you jump off from the plane at 15000 ft. The guides are absolute profi and witty which makes your nerves to calm down before such adventure ;-)”

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3.Tandem Skydiving Experience with Beach Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 382 reviews · 4 hours · from $247

Take a tandem skydive from up to 15,000 feet above Airlie Beach, freefall for as long as 60 seconds, then glide over the Whitsunday Islands before landing on the beach. Your English-speaking instructor handles the technical work, while you can help steer the parachute. Instructors include experienced names such as Phil, Bayley, Ben, Andrew, and Neal.

“Such an unreal experience, Andrew who was my instructor was also really nice and made the experience even more special. Would highly recommend!”

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4.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 282 reviews · 3 hours · from $247

You’ll board a small aircraft in Cairns, enjoy a 15-minute scenic flight, then freefall from up to 15,000 feet with an English-speaking instructor. The trip includes selected hotel transfers, a certificate, and parachute steering. Instructors such as Jesse, Dylan, Damo, and Rauno are known for calm, friendly guidance, while photo and video packages cost extra.

“Incredible!!!! One of the best things we’ve done. Our instructors made us feel so relaxed and we had the best time. Amazing views. Wanted to do it again! Thank you Damo and Trip!!”

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5.Rottnest Island Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $273

Meet your professional tandem instructor at Rottnest Island Airport, complete the briefing, then fly up for up to 66 seconds of freefall and about five minutes under canopy. You land on the beach with views of Perth, the island, Indian Ocean, lakes, and white sand. Photo and video packages cost extra.

“Experience staffs. Wonderful experience. Well equipped. No worries on the processes as it was well guided.”

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6.Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive Over the Whitsunday Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $250

Meet at Skydive Airlie Beach near Flametree for training, a 20-minute scenic flight, up to 60 seconds of freefall, and a 5 to 7-minute parachute descent. You jump with a professional tandem instructor, then return to the meeting point. Optional photos and video capture the flight.

“First time skydiving was unreal and the instructor was great, chatty and were there incase anyone had doubts”

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7.Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 202 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $247

You’ll board a plane near Sydney, climb to 15,000 feet, then freefall for about 60 seconds at up to 200 km/h with an English-speaking tandem instructor. Expect safety training, APF membership, goggles, a parachute descent, and optional transfers. Add photo or video packages if you want a record of the jump.

“Incredible experience! Hayley was lovely and made me feel brave and safe. Media package is an incredible souvenir”

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8.Cairns: Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 192 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $247

Take a tandem skydive from up to 14,000 feet above tropical North Queensland, with up to 50 seconds of freefall and 5 to 7 minutes under canopy. SKYONE provides training, transfers from Cairns on selected bookings, APF cover, and a certificate. You can add a Great Barrier Reef beach landing and purchase photos or video.

“Amazing the best thing I’ve ever done. The team were so fun I wanna do it again!!!”

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9.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 165 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $268

Join Skydive Australia for a tandem jump over Byron Bay and Cape Byron, with up to 60 seconds of freefall from 15,000 feet. Expect a 20-minute scenic flight, 5 to 7 minutes under canopy, beachside takeoff and landing, and helpful instructors such as JJ, DJ, Cruz, Jeff, or Adriano.

“I loved it! It was really amazing and such an adrenaline rush. It is obviously quite expensive, especially if you book the video package additionally. However, I recommend paying for the video! My guide, DJ, was great. He was really nice and enthusiastic and made me feel safe at all times. Thank you DJ and the whole team for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!”

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10.Mission Beach Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · 5 hours - 1 day · from $268

Take a tandem jump from up to 15,000 feet above Mission Beach, with up to 60 seconds of freefall and a beach landing on 14 kilometers of sand. You’ll receive instruction, a scenic flight, certificate, and insurance. Optional Cairns transfers make this a full-day outing, and photo or video packages can be added at the dropzone.

“This was the most amazing experience, having already been skydiving over Dubai's palm I was excited to see how this compared and it was honestly 100 times better, so well organised, the views are just natural beauty at its finest and all the instructors are kind, encouraging and helpful! Would recommend to everyone especially if it is your first time doing it!”

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11.Rottnest Island: Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 2h 30m · from $270

Meet your English-speaking Skydive Geronimo instructor at Rottnest Airfield, choose a 10,000 or 15,000-foot jump, and freefall at 200 km/h before a beach landing. The 150-minute experience includes training and equipment, but not ferry tickets or optional photos and video. Instructors such as Nick and Darcy help first-timers stay calm.

“Everyone was so kind and helpful! And I don’t even have words for the jump, it was incredible!”

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12.Indoor Skydiving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66Best value

At iFLY Gold Coast, you lean into a powerful column of air and learn to control your body like a skydiver. Your package includes two flights, training, flight suit, helmet, goggles, personal instructor help, and a certificate. Arrive one hour early and allow up to 1 hour 45 minutes from check-in to finish.

“It was good at first fly but my daughter did not get the second fly. Overall still a good experience.”

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13.Tandem Skydive Experience over St. Kilda Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $339

You’ll ride to 15,000 feet, freefall for up to 60 seconds, then glide toward St Kilda Beach with a qualified tandem instructor. This small-group experience is close to Melbourne CBD and Luna Park. Instructors including Sarah, Kevin, Vova, Zack, and Etienne help first-timers stay calm. Photo and video packages cost extra.

“Kev was so fun and chill. Height is my phobia however with him it’s kind of chill and everything was great! Thanks kev!”

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14.Hillary’s Harbour: Rottnest Island Skydive and Ferry Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $337

Take a tandem skydive over Rottnest Island with Skydive Geronimo, choosing 10,000 or 15,000 feet. You will freefall at about 200 km/hr, then float beneath the parachute before landing on the beach. The package includes return ferry tickets from Hillarys, island admission, a small group, and time to explore Rottnest afterward.

“everything went so smooth! my guide/instructor (sorry i forgot his name alr) was really kind and amazing! he knew i was alone and nobody was with me to watch me along and he was really kind lol especially bcs its also my first time super worth ur money✨✨🫶🏼”

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15.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 3 hours · from $211

You’ll train with an English-speaking tandem instructor, fly to up to 15,000 feet, then enjoy up to 50 seconds of freefall over Noosa’s beaches, lakes, and hinterland. The three-hour experience starts at Sunshine Coast Airport, with a Coolum Beach or Riverside landing when conditions allow. Photos and video cost extra.

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