Tips for a Fun Experience
1. CLOTHING
We recommend comfortable loose clothing with fully enclosed shoes, such as running or sports trainers. Hiking boots and high heels are not appropriate.
2. GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Preparing for your first skydive is easy enough: in short, don't do anything differently. Waking up and eating breakfast as you normally would is a good start.
3. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR GLASSES
Or contact lenses, if you need them. All skydiving centres provide over-the-glasses goggles for skydivers, so you can thoroughly enjoy the views.
4. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Skydiving is a spectator sport. Many skydiving centres have dedicated spectator viewing areas. Plus, get your friends to capture your landing for a great Instagram post.
Medical Considerations
All participants should be in good health and physical condition and should not be on medication which could affect judgment or performance. Before scheduling a jump, check with the local drop zone’s weight requirements.
What to expect on a tandem skydive
- After a short briefing you will be fitted into a harness.
- The plane ride will take between 10 to 30 minutes.
- Your instructor will connect you to the front of their parachute system before exiting the aircraft.
- Freefall can last up to one minute - the higher you go the longer the freefall!
- You can reach speeds over 200km/h towards the ground in freefall!
- Your Tandem Instructor opens the parachute and steers it to the landing area.
Weight restrictions
Weigh restrictions apply - consult your drop zone for further details.
Age restrictions
The minimum age requirement is 16 years old (with parental or guardian consent). There is no upper age limit - you're never too old to jump from a plane!
Are my instructors qualified?
Tandem Instructors working in Australia are all qualified and have a minimum of 500 skydives.
Can I bring my own GoPro on my skydive?
Absolutely - once you have done at least 100 skydives, hold a Certificate Class C and have received training on camera hazards that is. This is an APF rule and there are no exceptions. All skydiving centres offer professional in-air videography by qualified instructors and camera flyers.
Where can I skydive in Australia?