Tandem Skydive at Newcastle Beach

Take the plunge from 15,000ft above Newcastle and Lake Macquarie for an adrenaline-pumping tandem skydive, with stunning coastal views and expert guidance throughout.

Getting started

Arrive at Newcastle’s Lake Macquarie Airport, check in, receive your safety briefing, and get suited up. After a final equipment check, your instructor will guide you to the aircraft for your experience.

What to expect

• The climb: Begin your adventure with a 20-minute flight to 15,000 feet while enjoying views of Lake Macquarie and Newcastle's coastline.

• The jump: Jump into a 60-second freefall, plunging at 200 km/h as the landscape races beneath you, all while securely fastened to your expert tandem instructor.

• The descent: Once your parachute opens, float gently for 5–7 minutes and take in stunning views of Blacksmiths Beach and Hunter Valley as you descend back to the beach.

• The touchdown: Finish your skydiving adventure with an unforgettable beach landing on Newcastle’s sandy shores.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Carry your ID for a seamless experience.

• Wear closed shoes like trainers or running shoes to protect your feet from bumps or brushes against the airplane or ground.

What’s not allowed

• Use of electronic devices, including personal camera and video equipment is not permitted on the aircraft or at any time during the jump.

• Dentures and other loose items are not allowed on this experience. It is recommended to keep them with the staff or leave them in your accommodation.

• Guests are not allowed to consume alcohol or recreational drugs within 8 hours prior or scuba dive within 24 hours the scheduled skydive jump time.

• This experience is restricted for guests aged 16 and over 115 kg. Those over 105 kg will need extra assessment for safety and harness fit by a drop zone officer or a tandem instructor.

Accessibility

• This experience is not suitable for pregnant women and guests with epilepsy or cardiac issues.

• Guests with a dislocated shoulder can join the experience but must inform staff so an alternate freefall position can be arranged.

Additional information

• The meeting point is at Skydive Sydney - Newcastle in Pacific Highway, roughly 2 hours away from Sydney.

• Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian on jump day to sign the paperwork.

• Guests must complete an online check-in form including pre-registration with the Australian Parachute Federation (APF) before arriving at the drop zone.

• While the weight limit is 115kg, extra charges will apply for guests over 94kg. Guests between 94 – 104kg = +AUD $55, 105 – 114kg = +AUD $80, and 115kg and over = +AUD $105.

• You can add skydiving photos and videos to your package at an extra cost.

• Guests with spectacles or contact lenses will be provided with big goggles.

• Skydiving is a weather-dependent activity. Arrive with no time constraints. If the weather is unfavorable, your jump will be rescheduled to a date that best suits you.

• You can book free transfers by Sydney CBD by contacting the phone number mentioned on the voucher after completing your booking. Please note the transfer bookings must be made at least 48 hours before departure and are subject to availability.