THE SKYDIVING GUIDE
The jumps worth the climb to altitude.
The 15 tandem skydives travellers book most, from the beach drop zones of the Whitsundays and the Gold Coast to the glacier exits over Franz Josef, the Palm in Dubai and the Swiss Alps above Interlaken. Every jump, one place to choose from.
Tandem jump from Parakai near Auckland with up to 75s freefall and coast-to-coast views, vetted by Qualmark and NZPIA.
Most Popular“So I've always wanted to do a skydive and I finally decided to do it, jumping from 20, 000 feet which is the highest dive in New Zealand. I wasn't disappointed and the experience was absolutely amazing! The view was phenomenal, taking placRead more”
Tandem freefall from 13,000 ft over The Palm with pro photos and video, plus an optional 1-hour yacht tour in summer.
“I was so nervous, honestly started to regret my decision. But it’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever done I want to do it again. Thank you my instructor and photographer were both brilliant!!”
Tandem skydive over Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays from up to 15,000 feet, with up to 60 seconds freefall and big views.
“It was exactly as I had imagined – unforgettable! A special thank you goes to Anthony, who jumped with me, and to Guillaume, who jumped with my brother. They were both fantastic and motivated us, took care of everything, and filmed it all. Thank you both!”
Tandem skydive over Queenstown’s Southern Lakes with up to 200 kph freefall, a 5-minute canopy ride, and scenic flight plus transfers.
“We did the 15,000 ft jump. We opted for the photo/video add on and I was very happy with how mine turned out. My partner's guide wasn't as good of a camera man but overall we both enjoyed the experience. What a beautiful place to skydive!”
A tandem parachute jump from up to 15,000 feet over the Whitsundays, with guaranteed beach landing and round-trip shuttle from Airlie Beach.
“Absolutely incredible!! Such an amazing experience and the staff were all so lovely and friendly. I skydived with Brent and he was great - super reassuring, calm, and made the whole experience so much fun. Couldn’t recommend it enough!”
45 seconds of freefall over the Swiss Alps from Interlaken, with a scenic flight, small group, and tandem instructors.
“One of the most amazing experiences of my life! Everyone was so friendly, nice, and really made it that much more enjoyable!”
Tandem skydive over Lake Taupo with 45–70 seconds freefall, Mt Ruapehu views, and easy pickup in a bright yellow Hummer.
“The activity awesome with awesome crews. just loved it”
Cairns tandem jump with views of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree, up to 15,000 feet, 60s freefall, small groups, transfers.
“10/10 recommend doing this while you’re in Cairns! Liv and the rest of the group at Skydive Cairns put me at ease from the moment I arrived, and I had a great experience! Can’t beat the views from the air too!”
Tandem skydive from 12,000ft over the Bay of Islands with 40 seconds of freefall, pickup in Paihia/Kerikeri, and views of 144 islands.
“This is the most efficient, well run place I have ever seen. It’s a tight ship and they know what they’re doing. Of course I had a great time; I was skydiving.”
Enjoy a tandem free-fall jump in Portugal’s Algarve from 10,000 or 15,000 feet with pro instructors. $215, about 2 hours.
“Would recommend everyone to visit them. The tandems were really chill and talked through with you to ease off some nerves.”
Tandem skydive off 14,000–15,000 feet over the Whitsundays from Airlie Beach, with freefall up to 60 seconds and optional video.
“I am extremely disappointed with my experience with Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive. I had booked to do my skydive this morning at 9.30am two weeks ago through viator. However, yesterday afternoon, the company text me and my booking Read more”
Tandem skydive over Wollongong with beach landing up to 15,000 ft, freefall to 60 seconds, Sydney transfers, small groups.
“Amazing experience, want to do it again and again! This was the second time I jumped with Skydive Australia and it was exactly as good as the first time. The busdriver was really friendly and I had a really good instructor (Mitch) who made me feel safe and made sure I had a good time.…”
A tandem parachute jump over the Swiss Alps from Interlaken: 45 seconds of freefall, Alps views, and a 5–7 minute canopy ride.
“Best thing I have ever done! I think everyone needs to do this! No regrets for sure!”
Experience tandem skydiving in Cape Town with an accredited instructor, 30–35 seconds of freefall, and dramatic Cape views.
“I had a thrilling experience skydiving But I didn’t understand why my Guide wore a helmet and I didn’t”
Sydney tandem parachute jump from up to 15,000 feet with English instructors, APF membership, optional transfers, and big views for about 3-5 hours.
“It was really amazing experience! It’s my first time doing this but the instructor, Daniel was very nice and helpful!😍😍 If I have a chance I will definitely come again! Btw add on photos will be 150AUD and photo with video was 190AUD.”
Every drop zone worth the trip, country by country.
