Unleash your inner daredevil to experience the most exhilarating feeling of skydiving at the world-famous Airlie Beach in Australia. Get into the plane that takes you to 15,000 feet high and jump down with a trained expert. During the free fall, you can reach speeds up to 200 kmph. Once your parachute is deployed, float like a bird for 5-7 minutes in the sky. Soak up the breathtaking views of Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday beaches, and the Great Barrier Reef.
The Skydive Whitsundays dropzone is set in the heart of one of Queensland's most popular locations. The dropzone of Skydive Airlie Beach offers views of the Great Barrier Reef, the tiny coastal towns and the sparkling waters.
Address: Skydive Australia Building, Air Whitsunday Road, Whitsunday Airport, Flame Tree, QLD 4802. Find on Maps
The minimum age is 16 years for skydiving, and children between 16 to 18 years will require parental or legal guardian consent. Children above 18 years can freely skydive at Airlie Beach.
The body weight maximum limit is set between 110-115 kg for skydiving. Anyone under 95 kg can go skydiving without restrictions, but those above 110 kg will require a fitness check for extra precautions. Pregnant women and people with heart risks are advised to avoid skydiving.
Wear casual clothing while skydiving. You can choose activewear, jeans, or a tracksuit with shoes or sneakers. Avoid wearing loose clothes and flip-flops, as they can get stuck in the equipment.
Eat healthy and light before going skydiving. Also, avoid overeating and consumption of alcohol at least 24 hours before.
Since skydiving is a weather-dependent activity, rescheduling or cancellations might occur due to bad weather, such as rain, poor visibility, fog, and heavy wind. Morning hours are ideal for skydiving, so we advise you to book your skydiving slot earlier in the morning.
The tickets also include a brief training session with an expert instructor. The instructor will brief you about the jump, parachute deployment, and landing. This session will also include safety instructions, best practices, and techniques about gears.
Once the training session is complete, you will be fitted with your safety gear. The instructor will re-check the gears and technical aspects before the jump.
The entire skydiving experience will last about 3-4 hours, in which the training is for 30 minutes. After the training, you will take a short flight up to 15000 ft. Once you take your leap of faith, you will enjoy freefall for about 60 seconds and then glide back to the ground in the next 5-6 minutes.
March to May months are the best time of the year to skydive as the temperature remains cool and pleasant. We also recommend you book your Skydive Whitsundays tickets for the morning hours, which are considered the ideal time of the day to enjoy skydiving as the weather is perfect in the warm morning sun rays.
Address: Skydive Australia Building, Whitsunday Airport, Flame Tree, QLD 4802
By Train: The Proserpine station is the nearest station. You can board the Queensland Rail to reach this railway station. From here, you can take a quick bus ride to Whitsunday Airport.
By Bus: There are various shuttle buses available for Whitsunday Airport from Brisbane to Cairns. The buses stop at most major stops in the towns including Whitsunday Airport.
By Car: Add the location of the Whitsundays airport into your navigation system and you can easily drive up to the dropzone. Parking at the venue is free.
You can easily buy Skydive Whitsundays tickets online.
The prices for Skydive Whitsundays tickets start from A$279.
Yes. If you book Skydive Whitsundays tickets online, you can easily get discounts and offers.
Skydiving at Whitsundays opens every day from 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM.
The entire Skydive Whitsundays experience lasts about 3-4 hours. This experience includes a training session, technical checks, flight, freefall, and parachute flight for 6-7 minutes.
The Skydive Whitsundays is located at Skydive Australia Building, which is just 130 metres from Whitsunday Airport. Find it on maps!
You can take a shuttle bus, taxi, or train to reach Skydive Whitsundays location. However, the best way to reach here is by taxi or car.
The Skydive Whitsundays dropzone is located in the heart of Queensland. The view of Airlie Beach, the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays islands, and the sparkling ocean make it one of the best places to enjoy skydiving.
Yes, skydiving at Whitsundays is perfectly safe. You can indulge in tandem skydiving with professionals and experts who will control your fall during the dive to let you enjoy the activity without any worries.
Wear comfortable clothing such as sportswear, a T-shirt, and pants with sports shoes.
You should eat light at least one hour before skydiving. Avoid greasy foods that may make you queasy during the dive.
The minimum age for Whitsundays skydiving is 16 years. Children from 16-18 years old will require parent or guardian consent for skydiving.
The maximum weight for Whitsundays skydiving is 115 kg.