Airlie Beach Tandem Skydiving

• Get up to $20 cash back per person when you book with us
• Option to skydive from 8,500ft or 15,000ft 
• Scenic flight over Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands
• Soak up the spectacular views of North Queensland, The Whitsundays and the ocean
• APF and admin levy fee of $35 included
• Professional instruction and training provided
• Certificate of your skydive

Transport to and from drop site.

Jump from a height of up to 15,000ft directly over the crystal clear waters and sparkling white sands of the Great Barrier Reef! The Airlie Beach drop zone is in the heart of Queensland's most popular tourist spot, the Whitsunday Islands. Just minutes from the town of Airlie Beach, free return transfers to your accommodation are available.

Enjoy a scenic flight over Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands as you prepare yourself for your drop. Then, it's time to jump! Experience the ultimate thrill of freefall at over 220 km/hr for up to an insane 60 seconds, before floating under canopy for 5-7 minutes while soaking up breath-taking views. Soak up the spectacular views of North Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef and the ocean. Skydiving just doesn't get any better than here!

Landing takes place across multiple areas located around Airlie Beach - weather dependent.

Departure info

Check-in office address: Skydive Australia Building, Whitsunday Airport, 1 Air Whitsunday Road, Flametree 4802
Drop zone address: Whitsunday Airport, Shute Harbour Road.

Free shuttle bus: Limited transfers available -  on request. 

• As of 18 January 2023, all tandem skydives require compulsory Personal Accident Insurance from the Australian Parachute Federation. Weight is an important factor in Skydiving and Aviation. It affects aircraft weights and balances, fuel allowances, climb rates and equipment maintenance. Once at the drop zone, all customers are subject to a fitness assessment by a Tandem Master. If a customer weighs over 94kg, Skydive Australia must be notified prior to the jump date and weight surcharges will apply (payable at check in).

• The weight limit for Airlie Beach is 110kg

• Weight is an important factor in Skydiving and Aviation. It affects aircraft weights and balances, fuel allowances, climb rates and equipment maintenance. Once at the drop zone, all customers are subject to a fitness assessment by a Tandem Master. If a customer weighs over 94kg, Skydive Australia must be notified prior to the jump date and weight surcharges will apply (payable at check in).

• Weight surcharges are:

  • 95-104.9kg $50

  • 105-114.9kg $75

  • 115kg & over $100

• If you are 16 years you must have parental or legal guardian consent. If your parent or legal guardian cannot be with you on the day of your skydive you must notify The Supplier immediately. The Supplier will arrange for the correct documents of consent to be sent to you prior to your skydive. 

• Any client weighing 95kg or more must be assessed by the Drop Zone Safety Officer on site to determine safety issues due to harness size restrictions and weather conditions.

In the event that a booking is cancelled or changed, the following fees will apply:

• Cancellation more than 48 hours before departure: No fee
• Cancellation within 48 hours of departure: 100% of the cost
• Rescheduling of booking within 48 hours of departure: $110 fee