Skydive Melbourne - Great Ocean Road dropzone

Even amidst the adrenaline rush, safety is of utmost importance during the Great Ocean Road skydive experience. Still, there remain some risks when you’re participating in an adventure sport. However, these are some of the things that help keep you safe:

• Best in class equipment: All the dive parachutes have a failure-proof system built in. If there are any glitches during manual deployment, these measures will take care of the job for you! 
• Dive briefing: There is a basic safety and equipment training before every dive so you can get all the information that you need from professional instructors. 
• Suitability assessment: Participants are assessed for physical and medical fitness before the dive so make sure that you disclose any and all medical conditions or physical limitations before the flight.  
• Dive registration: Register at the Australian Parachute Federation online before you take the leap..
• Experienced instructors: You can relax and enjoy the experience as a professional skydiver will be with you during the jump to take care of everything for you.
• Weather check: Weather conditions are of paramount importance during skydiving. So, subject to weather changes, your flight might be pushed back to another date of your choice. There is no skydiving during unfavorable weather.

• Dress for the weather. Get something warm for yourself as the temperature can get quite cool at the higher altitudes. 
• Covered shoes are a must. Hiking books, heels and sandals will not be allowed while you skydive. 
• When choosing your attire, go for active wear or comfortable clothes.
• If you wear glasses or contact lenses, do not fret. You’ll be able to keep them on under protective goggles.

• Do not be fearful of nausea. Eat a light breakfast before the activity.
• It is best to not go hungry or overeat before the Great Ocean Road skydives. It might make you feel uncomfortable during the dive.
• Staying hydrated is extremely important so make sure you meet your water goals before, during and after the jump!
• Do not drink alcohol or partake in drugs at least 8 hours before your dive. This will minimize health risks considerably.

• Age restriction: If you are between the ages of 16 and 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present at the site during your skydive. Those under 16 years of age cannot participate in this activity.
• Weight Restriction: There are certain weight restrictions due to the harness and other equipment involved. Those over 110 kg will be subject to approval of the Safety Officer on site, pending assessment.  Guests over 95 kg will have to pay a surcharge.

• Basic preparation: We advise guests to have some light food and water before the jump. Do not forget to use the loo before you fly!
• Medical concerns: Medical issues like heart problems, epilepsy and other illnesses can pose potent risks in the air so make sure to let the instructors know if you suffer from any such conditions. It is best to inform them even if you’re feeling under the weather on the day of the dive. Recent injuries, surgeries and other limitations should also be disclosed.
• Health check: All guests go through a basic medical assessment by the team. You may be required to furnish a clean chit by a medical practitioner before you’re allowed to participate, so keep it ready.
• Scuba diving: Do not go scuba diving at least 24 hours before you opt for skydiving. The pressure changes on the body can be risky.
• Personal belongings: Guests who participate in the Great Ocean Road skydives will not be permitted to have cameras, phones, GoPros and other personal belongings with them during the jump. But you can easily upgrade your ticket to include photos and videos if you want to record your dive.