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Skydiving in Australia: The 15 Best Jumps

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Beach landings at Byron and Wollongong, a reef backdrop at Mission Beach, and the altitude is what you are really paying for. The 15 below are priced by height with the photo package listed separately, because it always is.

Airlie Beach: Tandem Skydive over the Whitsundays - Meeting the instructors before the aircraft
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Airlie Beach: Tandem Skydive over the Whitsundays

1.Tandem Skydive over the Whitsundays

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

Take a tandem parachute jump above Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays from up to 15,000 feet. You get a scenic flight, up to 60 seconds of freefall, 5 to 7 minutes under canopy, instruction in English, and transport from selected locations. Instructors such as Greg, Mo, Jamie, and Dawson are praised for calm guidance. Photos and video cost extra.

“Had the absolute best time, Rhys and Mo were incredible and made the whole experience so fun and lighthearted. We both would skydive again in a heart beat!!! -Annaleise + Jennifer”

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Gold Coast Tandem Skydive - The climb to 10,000 or 12,000 feet
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Gold Coast Tandem Skydive

2.Gold Coast Tandem Skydive

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

Meet at Coolangatta for a 2.5-hour tandem skydive from 10,000 to 12,000 feet. After brief training, you freefall for about 45 seconds with an instructor, then float under canopy for 4 to 5 minutes before landing on Kirra Beach. Instructors such as Adam, Germain, Luke, and Rolly are known for calm, friendly guidance.

“What an unforgettable experience! Skydiving over the Gold Coast was absolutely mind-blowing — the views were stunning, the freefall was insane, and the whole vibe was just awesome from start to finish. The team made everything sRead more”

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Airlie Beach: Tandem Skydiving Experience with Beach Landing - From Wisdom Cafe to the aircraft
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Airlie Beach: Tandem Skydiving Experience with Beach Landing

3.Tandem Skydiving Experience with Beach Landing

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

Meet outside Wisdom Cafe for a shuttle to your take-off point, then jump from up to 15,000 feet with an experienced tandem instructor. You get up to 60 seconds of freefall, 5 to 7 minutes under canopy, views of the Whitsundays, and a guaranteed beach landing. Instructors such as Ben, Bayley, Phil, and Andrew are known for calm guidance.

“Absolutely incredible!! Such an amazing experience and the staff were all so lovely and friendly. I skydived with Brent and he was great - super reassuring, calm, and made the whole experience so much fun. Couldn’t recommend it enough!”

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Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience - The welcome, transfer, and small-group setup
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Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience

4.Tandem Skydive Experience

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

Jump from up to 15,000 feet above Cairns with an English-speaking instructor, freefall for up to 60 seconds, then steer the parachute above rainforest and reef views. The small group is limited to 10 people. Instructors such as Jesse, Dylan, Damo, and Rauno are praised for calm, friendly guidance. Transfers and a 15-minute scenic flight are included.

“10/10 recommend doing this while you’re in Cairns! Liv and the rest of the group at Skydive Cairns put me at ease from the moment I arrived, and I had a great experience! Can’t beat the views from the air too!”

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Rottnest Island: Tandem Skydive - From the jetty to the airfield
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Rottnest Island Tandem Skydive

5.Rottnest Island Tandem Skydive

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

Join a professional tandem instructor at Rottnest Island Airport for up to 66 seconds of freefall, five minutes beneath the parachute, and a beach landing. You’ll see Rottnest, Perth, the Indian Ocean, turquoise water, white sand, and the island’s pink and blue lakes from above. The session lasts about 2.5 hours.

“The people with us kept us calm and when I began having doubts due to fear after seeing my daughter exit the plane I was at the door and out the plane luckily as it was an amazing experience which was over too quickly A big Thank you to everyone involved 🥰”

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Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive Over the Whitsunday Islands - From Airlie Beach to the Skydive Australia building
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Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive Over the Whitsunday Islands

6.Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive Over the Whitsunday Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 255 reviews · from $264

Meet the Skydive Airlie Beach team near Flametree, take a 20-minute flight over the Whitsundays, then jump from up to 15,000 feet with a trained tandem instructor. Expect up to 60 seconds of freefall, a 5 to 7-minute parachute descent, and the option to buy photos and video for A$179.

“The adrenaline that flowed and you felt like a bird. My Tandem partner was Daniel meaning courage and he was confident and had done over one thousand jumps. This was an experience of firsts.”

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From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Beach - What the day feels like from Sydney
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From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Beach

7.Tandem Skydive Experience over Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 234 reviews · 2 hours - 1 day · from $282

Join Skydive Australia for a tandem parachute jump from up to 15,000 feet, with up to 60 seconds of freefall and a beach landing. English-speaking instructors handle the safety briefing and jump, while optional Sydney CBD transfers simplify the long trip south. Ask about photo and video packages before takeoff.

“It was the best marriage gift ever!!!!!! The time I flew out the plane I felt falling in love again!!!!!!”

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Sydney: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers - Check-in, APF membership, and the safety briefing
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Sydney: Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers

8.Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers

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

Take a tandem skydive from up to 15,000 feet with an APF-approved instructor, about 60 seconds of freefall, and broad views from the Blue Mountains to the coast. The Sydney centre offers optional transfers, a café, picnic and BBQ space, and photo or video packages. Instructors named by past customers include Hayley, John, Daniel, Phil, and Cyndi Louise.

“Just a thrilling activity, can’t wait to do another in the future”

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Cairns: Tandem Skydive - What your four to six hours look like
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Cairns: Tandem Skydive

9.Tandem Skydive

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

Join SKYONE for a tandem skydive from up to 14,000 feet above tropical North Queensland. After a 50-second freefall, enjoy a 5 to 7-minute parachute ride with reef views. Guides such as Mark, Chris, and Brandt help first-timers stay calm. Add a beach landing over the Great Barrier Reef if weather allows.

“Had the most amazing time! Instructor Chris was brilliant, calming when I was nervous and so so much fun. Did a beach landing which was absolutely worth it. Would recommend this company.”

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Byron Bay: Tandem Skydive Experience - What your 4 to 6 hours look like
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Byron Bay: Tandem Skydive Experience

10.Tandem Skydive Experience

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

Take a tandem skydive from up to 15,000 feet above Byron Bay, then float beneath a colorful parachute for 5 to 7 minutes. You will see Cape Byron, the lighthouse, surf beaches, township, and hinterland. The small group is limited to 10, with instructors such as JJ, DJ, and Cruz helping you through each step.

“Full experience was amazing! I jumped with JJ who was amazing and talked me through everything perfectly and made me feel so safe! The video was also so worth the money and I would highly recommend the full experience!”

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Mission Beach Tandem Skydive Experience - From Cairns to the check-in desk
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Mission Beach Tandem Skydive Experience

11.Mission Beach Tandem Skydive Experience

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

You’ll make a tandem jump from up to 15,000 feet above Mission Beach, with rainforest, islands, reef, and 14 kilometers of beach below. English-speaking instructors provide training, a scenic flight, freefall, parachute steering, and a beach landing when weather allows. Optional Cairns transfers make this an easy day trip.

“Was an awesome experience, would recommend it to everyone. Great and friendly team, greetings to my Instructor Pierce 🙌🏻”

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Gold Coast: Tandem Skydiving Experience - The first two hours: briefing, gear and practice exits
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Gold Coast: Tandem Skydiving Experience

12.Tandem Skydiving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $350

Join Gold Coast Skydive Pty Ltd for a tandem jump from about 12,000 feet. After a safety briefing and practice exits, you’ll freefall for roughly 45 seconds at up to 200 km/h, then glide to a guaranteed beach landing. English-speaking instructors, groups of up to five, and a certificate are included. Media costs extra.

“It was amazing!! The people that worked there were so good, they made you feel comfortable and were good at having a laugh to settle the nerves. I’m so glad we had the people we did and the experience. Would recommend to anyone who’s interested in doing a sky dive to go here.”

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Rottnest Island: Tandem Skydive - From the jetty to the airfield
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Rottnest Island: Tandem Skydive

13.Tandem Skydive

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

Meet Skydive Geronimo at Rottnest Airfield for a tandem skydive from 10,000 or 15,000 feet. After a safety briefing, you will freefall at 200 km/h for up to 66 seconds, then float beneath the parachute for about five minutes before landing on the beach. Instructors such as Nick, Darcy, Heath, and Jimmy have helped first-timers feel at ease.

“the diver was extremely knowledgeable and experienced which made the dive more fun and exciting also u should get the video and picture package”

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Gold Coast: Indoor Skydiving Experience - Arriving at iFLY Gold Coast
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Gold Coast: Indoor Skydiving Experience

14.Indoor Skydiving Experience

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

At iFLY Gold Coast, you learn to fly in a glass wind tunnel without a plane or parachute. Your English-speaking instructor provides training, a flight suit, helmet, goggles, and hands-on help for two flights. The activity suits ages 3 to 103, with weight and medical limits to check before booking.

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

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Melbourne: Tandem Skydive Experience over St. Kilda Beach - From check-in to the aircraft
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Melbourne: Tandem Skydive Experience over St. Kilda Beach

15.Tandem Skydive Experience over St. Kilda Beach

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

You’ll board a scenic flight to 15,000 feet, then freefall for up to 60 seconds with a qualified tandem master above Melbourne. Expect views of St Kilda Beach, Luna Park, Port Phillip Bay, and the city. Instructors including Kevin, Sarah, Vova, Zack, and Etienne have helped nervous jumpers stay calm. Photo and video packages cost extra.

“The dive was an awesome experience. I enjoyed every single moment. Anyone in two minds - just go ahead. The instructor was very experienced and, most importantly, very supportive. It was completely worth it. I would love to do this all over again 👍”

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