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Taking the plunge? Your guide to skydiving in Australia

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As it turns out, Australians are some of the boldest people in the world! In 2017, Australia was ranked 2nd in the world for the most adventurous individuals per capita and ranked 1st for for rock climbing, skydiving, and surfing! This comes as no surprise, because adventure runs in the blood for Aussies. Diving into the deep blue sea to witness the Great Barrier Reef, jumping out of the helicopter to experience the beauty of the Great Ocean Road upside down; all of these are all the more exciting because of the bountiful beauty surrounding every nook of the continent. Whether you're skydiving in australia or walking around the Uluru, it's a sight for sore eyes.

If you're planning to take the biggest leap of faith and indulge in one of the most thrilling adventures in the world, there's no better place than Australia. With multiple drop points across the continent, Skydiving in Australia is a coveted adventure sport. Like they say, do what the Romans do in Rome. We say do what the Australians do in when you're in Australia. Go Skydiving!

Here's everything you need to go Skydiving in Australia - the best drop locations in Sydney and Melbourne, discounted Skydiving tickets, tips and hacks for first timers. Read on and prep well for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Fun Trivia :The highest recorded skydive in history took place on October 14th, 2012, when 43 year old Austrian Skydiver Felix Baumgartner successfully jumped from 39 kilometers, literally jumping from the edge of space. He is the first person to break the sound barrier without vehicular power on his descent.

Skydiving In Australia

In Australia, you have no dearth of Skydiving dropzones, but we insist you tick this off your bucketlist at the best skydiving locations in the continent. Amongst all the gorgeous skydiving locations in Australia, we'd rank Sydney and Melbourne as the absolute best. Overlooking white beaches, wine valleys and green cityscapes, you have it all in Sydney and Melbourne. You just have to choose!

A Brief History Of Skydive Australia

Skydive Australia was founded back in 1999, the brainchild of two passionate young mates who operated from the beachfront in Wollongong using a six-seater Cessna 20. Today, it has grown to a company with 17 premium drop zones all across Australia. They key to their success is attributed to their highly experienced skydiving instructors, most of whom also compete on a national and international level. Whether you're a first-timer or regular, the crew goes the extra mile to understand your internal monologue, in order to give you a safe, comfortable, unparalleled and unforgettable experience. In the words of the company itself, Skydive Australia is ‘one big love fest.’

Skydiving in Sydney

Skydive Sydney

Seated on the Pacific Ocean, Sydney is the oldest city in Australia. This landlocked city is fringed with a breathtaking shoreline, sun-kissed beaches, vast exotic zoos and scarlet sunsets; charming over 10.5 million visitors every year! Believe it or not, a good number of them make it a point to go skydiving in Sydney simply because the city is a treat from 15,000 ft up in the sky. Aerial views with a dash of adrenaline rush! All you need for your vacation.

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Height15,000 ft

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Freefall60 seconds

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Pricefrom AU$309

Skydiving in Melbourne

Skydive Melbourne

A cosmopolitan city with an underlying artsy flair and a coffee culture that will have you swooning for second cup, Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia and often on the list for most tourists. Choose from a myriad of views - plunge towards the wine country at Yarra Valley, skydive towards the glistening Great Ocean Road or float urling around the sparkling Port Phillip Bay. Whatever you choose, you're in for a splendid experience.

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Height15,000 ft

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Freefall60 seconds

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Pricefrom AU$319

Skydiving in Cairns

Skydiving in Australia

Cairns is a coastal city offering a peek into the Great Barrier Reef and many rainforest hikes. Adventure seekers call this place their heaven. It is not only famous for the sea and land adventures, but also for those above (skydiving!) Skydiving in Cairns offers splendid views of the beauty of the city 15000 feet above the ground, which demands to be experienced.

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Height15,000 ft

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Freefall60 seconds

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Pricefrom AU$309

Skydiving in Gold Coast

Skydiving in Australia

Gold Coast is the sixth-largest city in Australia and the major one of adventures. It boasts many theme parks such as Dream World, Warner Bros Movie World and SeaWorld to name a few. Other forms of escapades include surfing and skydiving. If you are looking for fun and awesomeness around the time of your skydiving feat, Gold Coast would be the perfect getaway you need.

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Height15,000 ft

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Freefall60 seconds

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Pricefrom AU$339

What You Must Know Before Skydiving In Australia

Age Restrictions

The minimum age to skydive in Australia, as per law is 12 years. Those under 18 years require the presence of a parent or legal guardian on the day of the jump.

Weight Limit

Those who weigh above 110 kg will be subjected to tandem master’s assessment and Safety Officer approval, and subject to the result will be allowed/denied permission to skydive. Note, there is a surcharge if the participant is over 95 kg.

What you should wear while Skydiving

Loose, casual and comfortable pants and t-shirt, coupled with sneakers is the perfect Skydive attire. Heels or high boots are strictly prohibited. Also, keep in mind that you will mandatorily have to wear a custom jumpsuit over your clothes. During winters, fleeces and gloves are also provided.

Things To Remember

  • Make sure your attire is intact and has no tear. This could be a breach to your safety.
  • Pay keen attention to the instruction during your briefing and always follow his instructions.
  • Check the pieces of equipment and the harness, but do not fiddle with them after you're kitted up.
  • You must not have consumed any drugs or alcohol in the eight hours preceding your skydive. Refrain from scubadiving 24 hours before skydiving
  • Since skydiving is dependant on the weather, set aside an entire day in case the weather is not condusive during your selected time slot.

Skydive Australia - Frequently Asked Questions

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Skydiving In Australia Guide