Skydiving in Australia: The 5 Best Jumps

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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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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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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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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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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