The 4 Best Skydives in the Gold Coast

1.Gold Coast Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $355Our pick

You’ll train briefly, board near Coolangatta, and climb above the Gold Coast with a tandem instructor such as Adam, Germain, Luke, or Rolly. After roughly 45 seconds of freefall, enjoy a 4 to 5 minute parachute ride before landing on Kirra Beach. Photos and video cost extra.

“Very welcoming staff, I jumped with Luke who was an absolute champ. Luke has 15years under his belt, so very calm and comfortable environment. Short bus ride to airport, then about 10-15mins till you're up in the sky and ready to dive. The thought of jumping out of a plane terrified me until I took the leap, which I will never regret. Great experience, must do!”

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2.Tandem Skydiving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $350

You will climb to 12,000 feet with a professional tandem instructor, free fall at about 200 km/h, then glide to a guaranteed beach landing. The team, including instructors such as Rolly and Mikey, handles the safety work while you enjoy Gold Coast and hinterland views.

“Staff were helpful, passionate and very skilled. Loved the experience and cant wait to go again and get my solo license! Thank you Gold Coast Skydiving team!”

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3.Indoor Skydiving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66Best value

At iFLY Gold Coast, you learn body-flight in a glass wind tunnel with a qualified instructor. Your $66 package includes two flights, training, gear, and a certificate. Plan for about 1 hour 45 minutes, including an early arrival, briefing, and time in the tunnel.

“It was good at first fly but my daughter did not get the second fly. Overall still a good experience.”

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4.Tandem Skydive Experience over Byron Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · 6 hours · from $268

Meet at Surfers Paradise for a transfer to a beachside drop zone near Byron Bay. With a professional instructor, you’ll leave the plane at up to 15,000 feet, freefall for up to 60 seconds, then float beneath a colorful canopy over Cape Byron, beaches, and hinterland.

“i had richard as my guide on the 10th of feb and he was truly amazing!! he made sure i felt comfortable and safe and honestly past that all my nerves disappeared!! the thought of skydiving is quite scary but im so grateful for my experience and the team that helped me the whole way through from the transport to instructions, the dive itself as well as the footage guy!! i highly recommend!!”

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