Trust us when we say that a Skydive in Cairns is one of the best in the world.
Feel the thrill of freefalling for up to 60 seconds at speeds of up to 200km/h. It is an experience like no other! Your parachute ride will be a peaceful and serene one, lasting between 5-7 minutes, allowing you to soak up the same breathtaking views without the presence of a window.
Your loved ones can join you at either location to cheer you on as you take the leap of a lifetime. If you plan on bringing spectators, please ensure to contact us in advance to check for available space on the shuttle bus.
The convenient shuttle service will transport you from their Cairns City office or your accommodation to the skydiving center.
There, your tandem master will assist you in fitting your harness and provide a comprehensive safety briefing before you board the plane.
Meet instructor, board the plane for a 15-20 minute (approx.) scenic flight over Cairns to an altitude of up to 14,000ft.
Your guide will strap you in, open the door, and together you’ll jump
60-seconds free-fall reaching speeds of +200km/h
Parachute deploys followed by a 5 – 7 minute scenic glide as you slowly descend to land.
Smile, high-five your instructor, and collect your certificate.
Weight Surcharges:
95-99kg $25
100-109kg $50
110kg-115kg $100 (assessment required by safety officer on the day)
Skydiving is not permitted after:
Deep Sea Diving (24hrs after)
Certificate Diving (24hrs after)
Introductory Diving (12hrs after)
Daily departures except 25th December or make own way to drop zone.
Allow for up to half a day after check in time.
Refunds: Full refunds will only be made if 48 hours of notice is provided ahead of your scheduled booking. If we are not able to proceed with your skydive due to weather, you can choose an alternative date within 3 years of the original booking date, or you may receive a refund.
No-shows: If you do not check in on the day of your booking and do not contact us in advance all payments will be forfeited. If extenuating factors exist, we may allow you to choose a new date. In this case a $50 per person no-show fee will apply.
Cancellations: Cancellations made within 24 hours of the jump date will result in forfeit of your skydive payment. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the jump date will incur a $100 per person cancellation fee.
Customer’s Change of Mind: If you do not go through with your skydive all payments for the skydive will be forfeited, no refunds will be given.
Booking Changes: A booking can be rescheduled any number of times. Any change to the jump date or time within 24 hours of the jump date & time will incur a $50 change fee.
Personal Identification: Make sure that you and everyone in your group has a valid government-issued photo ID on arrival at the drop zone on the day of your skydive.
Weight Surcharges: Weight is an important consideration. It affects aircraft weight and balance, fuel allowances, climb rates and equipment maintenance. Every customer will be weighed at check- in. We must be informed at the time of booking if a customer weighs 95kg or more. Please note the maximum weight for tandem skydiving is 115kg. We reserve the right to refuse service based on weight if we consider it a safety issue. The following weight surcharges apply:
95kg and over $25
100kg and over $50
110kg and over $100
Changes to a Confirmed Skydive: To ensure the highest standards are maintained, we reserve the right to reschedule or alter a skydive without notice. Whilst rare, these changes may include aircraft type, jump time, group size, altitude reached and jump location. These changes do not constitute a claim for refund. We always endeavour to deliver the highest altitude we can.
Medical Conditions: Please consult your doctor about any medical conditions that could affect you safely completing a skydive. Please advise us prior to your jump of any medical conditions or other considerations that could affect your safety.
Alcohol and Drugs: No alcohol, ‘recreational’ drugs or medication that may affect your judgement are to be taken within 8 hours prior to your check in.
Restrictions for Scuba Diving: Due to medical restrictions, you must not scuba dive within 24 hours of your scheduled skydive check in time.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI): This is optional cover that can be purchased when completing your APF membership application. If you select this cover, you will be required to pay the applicable premium or renew your existing cover at the applicable rate.
Purchasing Photos and Videos: Whilst it is not mandatory to book a video or photographs, it is advisable, as on some occasions a late change of mind may result in disappointment. If there is a technical issue and all footage is unavailable, you will be offered a second skydive on the same day with videographer at no extra charge, or a full refund of your video/photo product. Please be advised that should there be any technical issues relating to camera/dubbing equipment, no refunds can be made for the individual skydive as the filming and skydive are two separate products. If only a portion of your video or photo product fails, you will be issued with a refund for the balance of the amount paid less the value of the product received.
Copyright Photos and Videos: Videos and photographs purchased through Cairns Skydivers remain the copyright of Cairns Skydivers. We own and retain the right to the footage and photographs. Such footage may be used by Cairns Skydivers for marketing purposes and reproduction of videos sold and may only be used or reproduced by the purchaser or recipient for private or domestic purposes and must not be used for any commercial purpose, including promotion of any supplier or any supplier’s products or services without Cairns Skydivers’ prior permission. Should you not want any of your footage or photographs uploaded to Cairns Skydivers’ social media platforms, or used in company marketing, please advise our staff prior to your jump.
Cancellations or Changes by Cairns Skydivers due to Weather: If a skydive is cancelled due to weather, we will endeavour to rebook the jump on a suitable alternative date before leaving the drop zone. If this is not possible, all payments remain valid for a period of 3 years from the original jump date. After this date, the credit will be forfeited, and no refunds will be given. Credit can be transferred to any 1300 Skydive location.
Privacy Policy: Cairns Skydivers is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. We have created a privacy policy to govern how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information.
The minimum age to skydive in Australia is 16 years old. All minors under 18 years of age need their parent or guardian’s written permission to skydive. There is no maximum age, but we reserve the right to refuse a skydive based on age, weight and health to ensure everyone’s safety. Contact us to discuss your particular situation if you are unsure.
For safety reasons, the weight limit to skydive in Australia is 110 kg. The staff will weigh you at check in. Charges apply for anyone over 95kg:
Over 95kg: +$25
Over 100kg: +$50
110kg: +$100
Dress for the weather on the day and location, but take into account that it can be a little cooler at 14,000 feet. Be sure to wear or bring long trousers for the jump.
Comfortable casual clothes are the best option.
Secure footwear, no flip-flops or thongs. You’re required to wear enclosed shoes such as runners. Remember to empty your pockets!
Almost any healthy person over 16 years of age can do a Tandem skydive, even seniors over 80. For safety reasons, we reserve the right to refuse a skydive based on our assessment of age, weight and health. If unsure please contact us to discuss your case with our team.
Skydiving involves risks, but advancements in technology, regulation, and training have made the sport much safer over the last few decades. All our skydiving rigs have AADs (Automatic Activation Devices), even in the unlikely event that a skydiving instructor is unable to manually deploy the main parachute, the AAD will trigger the reserve parachute automatically based on limit height and speed. Most accidents in modern skydiving involve experienced skydivers making poor choices or performing risky maneuvers close to the ground.
You most certainly can breathe while skydiving, and we recommend that you do! The freefall usually lasts between 45 and 60 seconds, it’s not fun to hold your breath for that long. We often tell customers, if you feel like you can’t breathe, stop holding your breath.
A tandem skydive usually lasts between 45 and 60 seconds. The orientation of your body makes quite a difference. Experienced skydivers, in a head-down freefall, may experience speeds of up to 450 km/h and a shorter skydive. Skydives in a “belly to earth” position, like tandem skydives, usually last up to 60 seconds, due to larger areas exposed to the relative air in freefall and relatively lower speeds, still reaching up to 200km/h!
The ride isn’t over once the parachute opens! You now have 5 – 7 minutes to take in the views while enjoying a serene parachute ride. You could even ask your instructor to have a go at controlling the parachute.
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