Newcastle Beach: Tandem Skydive with Transfers & Guide

Feel the rush of a tandem skydive above Newcastle’s coast

You’ll ride from Sydney or Newcastle to Belmont for a tandem skydive over Newcastle Beach, guided by certified instructors. After a safety briefing and gearing up, you’ll free fall above the coast before drifting down under parachute, with views you’ll remember long after landing.

Options for this experience

4 options

From AU$ 379 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

15,0000ft Skydive Weekend 13 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 12:30 Guide in English Skydive at Newcastle

Weekday skydive with transfer 06:00 Guide in English Newcastle skydive transfer from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Haymarket NSW 2000; pickup is included

15,000ft Skydive Weekday 9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00 Guide in English Tandem skydive at Newcastle

Weekend skydive with transfer 06:00 Guide in English Return transfers to Newcastle from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Haymarket NSW 2000; includes pickup

Step-by-step itinerary

Tandem Skydive over Newcastle Beach

• Drive to Belmont from Sydney or Newcastle
• Safety briefing by instructors
• Board plane and take off
• Enjoy aerial views of coast, hinterland, and lakes
• Free fall at speeds over 130 mph
• Parachute descent to landing

What’s included

Your day includes daily free transfers (with booking), full safety briefing from certified instructors, compulsory personal accident insurance from the Australian Parachute Federation, all administration fees and levies, professional training with your tandem master, plus a commemorative skydive certificate to take home after you land.

Times

• Monday 06:00 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00
• Tuesday 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00
• Wednesday 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30
• Thursday and Friday 06:00 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30
• Saturday 06:00 06:30 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30
• Sunday 06:00 06:30 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00

Before you book

Group Up to 9

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Skydive Newcastle

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The experience

I’ll be honest: my hands were shaking before we even left Sydney. The idea of a tandem skydive over Newcastle Beach sounded wild when I booked it, but sitting in the van with a few other nervous faces made it real. Our driver cracked jokes about “first-timers” (I guess my pale face gave me away), and by the time we reached Belmont, I was half excited, half regretting my life choices. The salty air hit as soon as we stepped out: that mix of ocean and sunscreen you only get on the Australian coast.

The instructors at the drop zone were all business but in a friendly way. My tandem master, Dave, handed me this jumpsuit that felt too big and walked me through every step: honestly, his calm made it easier to breathe. There was this moment before boarding where he asked if I wanted to try saying “parachute” in Mandarin (Li, another jumper, laughed at my attempt). Then suddenly we were climbing into this tiny plane. The view out the window was unreal: lakes glinting in the sun, Newcastle’s coastline stretching out forever. I tried to focus on that instead of my heartbeat.

The free fall? It’s hard to describe. Wind everywhere, cold against my cheeks, just pure noise and speed for what felt like both forever and no time at all. When Dave pulled the ripcord and the parachute opened, everything went quiet except for our voices and the sound of air moving past us. Floating above Hunter Region with Newcastle Beach below. I still think about that view sometimes when I need to feel brave again.

Top questions

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Belmont for the skydive?

It takes about 1 hour 40 minutes by road from Sydney to Belmont.

Is hotel pickup included for this tandem skydive?

Daily free transfers are included but must be booked in advance.

What’s included in the Newcastle Beach tandem skydive?

The experience includes transfers, safety briefing, professional instructor, insurance fees, and a commemorative certificate.

How fast do you fall during the skydive?

You can reach speeds of more than 130 mph (220 kph) during free fall.

Is there an age or weight limit for this skydive?

The minimum age is 16 (with parental consent under 18). Maximum weight is 242 lbs (110 kg), with surcharges over 207 lbs (94 kg).

Do I need previous skydiving experience?

No previous experience is needed. Professional training is provided before your jump.

Where does the skydive take place?

The jump happens over Newcastle Beach and the Hunter Region near Belmont.