Tandem Skydive Mission Beach from Cairns: 15,000ft jump

Mission Beach gives you the highest jump in Australia and a sand landing most drop zones can't match.

A tandem skydive from up to 15,000 feet over Mission Beach, departing from Cairns with daily return transfers included. You'll freefall with views of the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands and World Heritage rainforest, then land on the beach itself. The jump takes around two hours total, and you can choose transfers from Cairns or Mission Beach depending on where you're staying.

The experience

Mission Beach holds Australia's highest skydive altitude and a drop zone positioned steps from the beach. A landing most skydiving locations can't offer. You'll jump tandem with an experienced instructor, which means no training or solo certification needed. The freefall gives you unobstructed views of the Great Barrier Reef, Dunk Island and the rainforest canopy below. Weather permitting, you'll touch down on the sand itself rather than a landing field, which is the signature finish of this location.

The whole experience runs about two hours from start to landing. Daily complimentary transfers connect you between Cairns and Mission Beach, removing the logistics of getting to the drop zone. You can pick the option that suits your accommodation: transfers from Cairns if you're staying there, or local Mission Beach transfers if you're based closer to the beach. The drop zone sits in the heart of Mission Beach near cafés and bars, so the celebration after your jump is built into the location.

You'll need to be at least 16 years old (with written parental consent if under 18), wear comfortable clothes and enclosed running shoes, and be in reasonable health: the operator screens for spinal injuries, pregnancy and cardiovascular conditions. A surcharge applies if you weigh over 207 pounds. The maximum weight limit is 242 pounds and requires operator approval. Video and photo packages are available to purchase at the dropzone if you want a record of the jump.

What’s included

• Tandem skydive from up to 15,000 feet.
• freefall views of the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands and rainforest.
• beach landing (weather permitting).
• daily return transfers from Cairns or Mission Beach.
• Australian Parachuting Levy and admin fee.

Options for this experience

3 options

Mission Beach SkydiveGuide in English or Chinese · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Self-drive: check in at the Mission Beach Dropzone

Skydive with transfers from CairnsGuide in English or Chinese · 06:30Daily transfers from Cairns to Skydive Mission Beach, returning to Cairns. Pickup at the Reef Terminal Bus waiting bay #5, 1 Spence Street. Duration: 1 day

Skydive with local transfersGuide in English or Chinese · 08:00Pickup is included for Mission Beach transfers

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 11:00

Book up to2h before

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

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteAU$ 179

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Skydive Australia

Is this one for you?Choose the Cairns transfers if you're staying in the city and want a full-day outing. Pick the Mission Beach transfers if you're based near the beach and want to minimize travel time before your jump.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

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.

What altitude do you jump from on the Mission Beach skydive?

Mission Beach offers Australia's highest skydive jump at up to 15,000 feet, which gives you a longer freefall and more time to take in the views of the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands and rainforest below.

Is the beach landing guaranteed on the Mission Beach skydive?

The landing on Mission Beach's shimmering sand is included at no extra cost, though it is weather permitting. If conditions don't allow a beach landing, you'll land at an alternative safe site nearby.

Do the transfers from Cairns cost extra, or are they part of the skydive package?

Daily complimentary return transfers are included. You choose between transfers from Cairns or local Mission Beach transfers depending on where you're staying, and both options are built into the price.

How much time should I set aside for the whole skydive experience?

The skydive takes around two hours total from arrival to landing, which includes the briefing, gearing up, the flight to altitude, freefall and landing. Plan for the full morning or afternoon.

What do I need to wear and bring for the tandem skydive?

Wear comfortable clothes and enclosed running shoes. The operator provides the skydiving gear and parachute, and you don't need to bring anything else except yourself and a valid ID.

Are there any health conditions that would prevent me from skydiving at Mission Beach?

The operator does not recommend the jump for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health. You'll be screened before booking, and the operator can advise on your specific situation.