Tandem Skydive Airlie Beach: 15,000ft over the Whitsundays
Soar above the Whitsundays with a full minute of breathtaking freefall
A tandem skydive from Airlie Beach takes you up to 15,000 feet in a scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands, then into 60 seconds of freefall at over 220 km/hr before a 5–7 minute parachute descent. The jump includes a professional tandem instructor, free hotel pickup and return, and a commemorative certificate. The whole experience takes around three hours from your accommodation.
What’s included
- Professional tandem instructor guiding you through the jump.
- free return transfers from your Airlie Beach accommodation.
- 20-minute scenic flight to altitude over the Whitsunday Islands.
- 60 seconds of freefall.
- 5–7 minutes of parachute descent.
- personal accident insurance.
- Australian Parachuting Federation levy and admin fee.
- commemorative skydive certificate.
Times
- Monday 06:00 06:30 07:15 07:30 08:00 08:45 09:30 10:15
- Tuesday and Friday 06:00 06:30 07:15 08:00 08:45 09:00 09:30 10:15 10:30
- Wednesday 06:00 06:30 07:15 07:30 08:00 08:45 09:00 09:30 10:15
- Thursday 06:00 06:15 06:30 07:15 08:00 08:45 09:30 10:15 11:15
- Saturday 06:00 06:15 06:30 07:15 08:00 08:45 09:00 09:30 10:15 11:15
- Sunday 06:30 08:30 09:00 10:00 10:45 11:30
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The experience
You'll be picked up from your Airlie Beach accommodation and driven to the dropzone, where a professional tandem instructor walks you through the training and gear. The scenic flight itself takes 20 minutes, climbing to altitude over the Whitsunday Islands and the coastline below. Then comes the jump: 60 seconds of freefall at over 220 km/hr, falling toward the crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches you've been watching shrink beneath you. After that, your instructor deploys the parachute and you spend another 5–7 minutes under the canopy, floating down and taking in the views without the rush.
Skydive Airlie Beach is the only skydiving company based in the town itself, which means more time in the air and fewer transfers eating into your day. Fast turnaround means you're back on the ground with hours left to spend at other Airlie Beach activities or a bar overlooking the water. The whole thing (pickup, flight, jump, landing and return) wraps in about three hours, so it doesn't consume your entire visit to the Whitsundays.
Is this one for you?Small groups and solo jumpers work equally well here. You're paired one-on-one with your instructor for the entire jump. Book this if you want the thrill of freefall without spending the whole day traveling to and from a distant dropzone. The fast turnaround and included pickup mean you're back in Airlie Beach with time to spare.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How high do you jump from on a tandem skydive in Airlie Beach?
You jump from up to 15,000 feet, which gives you a 20-minute scenic flight to altitude over the Whitsunday Islands before the freefall begins.
What's included in the Airlie Beach tandem skydive?
The jump includes professional tandem instruction, a 20-minute scenic flight, 60 seconds of freefall, personal accident insurance, an Australian Parachuting Federation levy and admin fee, a commemorative certificate, and free return transfers from your accommodation.
How long does the whole experience take?
The tandem skydive takes around three hours total, from pickup at your accommodation through landing and return, so you have the rest of the day free for other activities.
What do you see while skydiving over Airlie Beach?
You see the Whitsunday Islands, the sparkling white sand beaches, crystal-clear coastal waters, and lush forest from both the scenic flight up and the parachute descent down.
Is there a minimum age to tandem skydive in Airlie Beach?
The minimum age is 12 years old. Anyone under 18 needs written parental or guardian consent to jump.
What should you wear for a tandem skydive?
Wear comfortable clothes and enclosed running shoes. The dropzone will provide the skydiving suit and all safety gear.
Tandem Skydive Airlie Beach: 15,000ft over the Whitsundays
3h · EN
from AU$ 375 per person
≈ US$ 267 in your currency
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