Tandem Skydive – 15,000 feet
Take your Cairns holiday to new heights with a tandem skydive from up to 15,000 feet, with spectacular views stretching from the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea to the tropical rainforest, mountains and Cairns coastline.
Key Highlights
- Experience the thrill of freefall from up to 15,000ft
- A minute's freefall at over 200km/h
- Discount Photo & Video Package
- Great Views of the Reef & Rainforest
What’s included
- Tandem Skydive from 15,000 feet
- Over 1 minute Freefall
- Coach Transfers from Cairns
- Personalised Certificate of Achievement
Overview
Take your Cairns holiday to new heights with a tandem skydive from up to 15,000 feet, with spectacular views stretching from the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea to the tropical rainforest, mountains and Cairns coastline. With an experienced tandem instructor attached to you throughout the jump, you can concentrate on enjoying the experience while your instructor handles the technical side of the skydive.
Your adventure begins with a scenic flight as you climb above Cairns, giving you plenty of time to take in the views before reaching jumping altitude. Once the door opens, you'll experience up to 60 seconds of freefall at speeds of more than 200 km/h before your parachute opens and the pace slows for a few minutes of peaceful sightseeing beneath the canopy.
Video and photo packages are available if you want to capture the experience from the air, while the standard skydive includes Australian Parachute Federation membership and compulsory personal accident insurance. Weight surcharges may apply for participants weighing 94kg or more.
Commonly asked questions.
From the maximum jump altitude, you can experience up to around 60 seconds of freefall before the parachute opens.
During freefall, you can reach speeds of more than 200 km/h.
No. Tandem skydiving is designed for first-timers. You are securely attached to an experienced tandem instructor who handles the parachute and technical aspects of the jump.
Check-in is at the Skydive Australia office on Spence Street in Cairns, close to the Reef Fleet Terminal.
Free transfers are available from selected Cairns accommodation, subject to availability and advance booking.
Depending on weather and conditions, you can enjoy views of Cairns, the coastline, Coral Sea, Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands, mountains and rainforest.
Yes. Photo and video packages are available so you can capture the freefall and parachute ride.
Comfortable casual clothing and enclosed shoes are recommended. Avoid loose clothing, jewellery and anything that could become caught during the jump.
Yes. Weight restrictions apply for safety reasons. Additional weight surcharges may apply to participants weighing 94kg or more, subject to the operator's limits.
Tandem skydiving is conducted with an experienced instructor and approved parachute equipment. Participants are also covered by the required Australian Parachute Federation membership and personal accident insurance included with the skydive.
Additional info by the operator.
- The minimum age to tandem skydive in Australia is 12 years old. If under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian must be present on the day of the jump.
- If 94kg or over, surcharges do apply.
- 94 - 104kg - $55 surcharge
- 105 - 114kg - $80 surcharge
- 115kg + - $105 surcharge
- Correct fitting of the harness may effect your eligibility.
- We recommend removing any loose items before your skydive, including dentures or false teeth.
- We have goggles that will fit over your glasses/contacts, leaving you to take in those epic views. However, please let your instructor know if you are wearing contact lenses.
- Due to medical restrictions, you must not scuba dive within 24 hours of the scheduled skydive jump time.