The Victorian capital city of Melbourne is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the southern hemisphere. The city is flanked by the wine country, Port Philip Bay and the Bass Strait, and lush forests all around; this makes Melbourne the perfect place to go skydiving.
The city has three skydiving facilities: Yarra Valley, Great Ocean Road and St. Kilda. Each dropzone is unique in the kind of surreal views you can witness, like something out of a Tennyson poem. More importantly, these facilities are well-equipped with the safest technology and boast only experienced, professional skydivers.
Our guide brings to you everything you need to know about skydiving in Melbourne.
There are a few safety guidelines to follow before skydiving in Melbourne so that you make the most of your jump.
Individuals weighing under 110 kg are allowed to participate in skydiving. Those between 95 kg to 110 kg will need to pay an additional amount. Participants will undergo a basic medical checkup before skydiving. Pregnant women, individuals with heart conditions, epilepsy cannot go skydiving.
The minimum age required for participation is 12 years. Those between 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Wear loose, casual clothing for this activity. A jumpsuit, track pants and t-shirts is advisable to protect yourself from the chilly wind at high altitude. Wear sneakers or running shoes. Ensure that your clothing isn’t loose enough to get stuck in the parachute. Collared clothing, hiking boots, and high heels are not allowed for this activity.