Tandem Skydive with Beach Landing - Self Drive
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Elevate your Whitsundays adventure to new heights with a thrilling skydiving experience. Enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean as you jump from up to 15,000 feet, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h in free fall. This is the only beach skydive in the Whitsundays region.
What’s included with your booking:
Tandem skydive from up to 15,000 feet
Beach landing at no extra charge
All required gear and instruction
Australian Parachute Federation fees
Skydiving certificate
Note: we offer a free bus transfer from Airlie Beach to our skydiving location. If you require this service please book your skydive with free return bus transfer here
Our skydiving operation in Airlie Beach:
Located just 35 min south of Airlie Beach, our dropzone offers breathtaking views of the coastline, making it a serene and picturesque location for your skydiving adventure.
Airlie Beach Skydivers is part of 1300SKYDIVE, Aussie family-owned and operated for over 50 years and the most experienced skydiving operator in Australia.
Our team of skydiving instructors are licensed under the Australian Parachute Federation with thousands of jumps each.
Your safety is our top priority. Our professional riggers meticulously inspect all gear, and our aircraft undergo regular maintenance by our team of engineers.
What to expect on the day of your jump
Please allow up to 4 hours for the full experience.
You will be driving to our dropzone in Laguna Quays, 35 min south of Airlie Beach.
Your booking time is your check-in time, please head to our reception where our staff will guide you through the next steps.
Once your details are confirmed you will be assigned a flight number and instructor.
Your Tandem Master will give you a safety briefing and harness you up before heading to the plane.
There is a 20-minute flight to altitude with spectacular views.
Experience 60 seconds of exhilarating freefall at speeds of up to 200 km/h
Enjoy 5-7 minutes under parachute. Ask your instructor to take a turn at flying the parachute if you are feeling adventurous!
Exclusive beach landing
All our tandem skydives include an exclusive beach landing at no extra cost. (weather permitting)
Video and Photos
Video and photo packages are available and can be added at checkout or on the day of your skydive when you check-in.
You will receive your video and photos in your inbox within 24-48h of completing your skydive.
Family and friends
Transport: spectators are welcome if they have their own transport from Airlie Beach, we do not take spectators on our skydive bus.
Take off: family and friends can hang out at our premises and watch skydivers board the plane and take off.
Landing: please note that we land on 3 different beaches in the Laguna Quays / Midge Point area, depending on the wind direction on the day. If you land on our exclusive private beach we regret that spectators cannot be accommodated. Give us a call the day before your skydive to see if this is likely.
What to wear/bring with you
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day.
It is essential to wear enclosed footwear such as sneakers or running shoes. Flip flops or sandals are not permitted.
We will provide you with goggles, including an oversize option if you wear glasses.
Avoid consuming copious amounts of food immediately before the skydive.
We advise applying sunscreen and staying well hydrated.
Order and payments:
Use Visa or Mastercard for secure and encrypted online checkout to complete your payment.
You can skydive now and pay later with ZipPay. Please contact us to get your order started on the phone.
Upon completion of your order, you will receive an email with all details and instructions for the day of your skydive.
Cancellation policy
If we cannot jump due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances we will reschedule your skydive free of charge.
If you need to change the date of your skydive, please inform us at least 48 hours before your booked time and we will change it without additional charges.
If you cancel your jump within 24 hours of your scheduled time, your skydive payment will be forfeited.
For cancellations made within 48 hours of the jump time, a cancellation fee of $100 per person will apply.
Minimum requirements to skydive:
Must be at least 16 years old
Visitors under 18 require written consent from a parent or guardian.
No maximum age limit (even adrenaline-seekers in their 70s and 80s are welcome!)
Basic fitness and good general health are required for safety. If you are unsure whether you meet minimum requirements contact us for an individual assessment.
115kg is the maximum weight allowed. Please note that a weight surcharge applies for 95kg+.
95 – 99kg > +$25
100 – 109kg > +$50
110 – 115kg > +$100
Location and contact details
Skydiving location: 253 Kunapipi Rd, Laguna Quays QLD 4800. Get directions
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I felt very safe throughout the entire experience and had so much fun during the jump. I highly recommend giving it a try — 10/10 experience!
They also did an incredible job with the photos and videos, which made the memories even more special. Thank you so much again!
I had the best time, thank you!!
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I've just returned from an epic 6 week trip up the east coast of Australia, and when asked what the highlights were, my skydive is always up there as a favourite moment from the trip.
The whole experience was super smooth, and made me feel at ease. Huge shoutout to my instructor, Ryan, who was brilliant, kept me calm and made the whole experience a joy.
A must do activity when in Airlie Beach!
We can’t praise the whole team enough. The website is very informative. The transfer bus pickup was prompt, the journey takes about 40 mins.
Once there everything was explained fully, every member of staff were friendly and putting people at ease. Our instructors Tony and Ryan were excellent,reassuring and fun, demonstrating many safety checks and explaining what to do and the process. The fly time before dive is around 15 mins with lovely views.
The skydive itself was just exhilarating, We felt safe throughout and can wholeheartedly recommend! We chose the additional videographer’s to record such an amazing experience which is an expensive additional cost.
Anybody that does not do this for a living and says they are not scared is lying. It was nerving to start with but once off of the ground things settled down. Sitting in the doorway waiting to jump was scary, but with six foot of instructor behind you nudging you along it wasn't long before we were free falling. Like nothing on earth feeling flying through the sky. All captured on camera for a cost. That was more expensive than I bargained for at $310AU each, which could have been more reasonable, but with a captive audience and a once in a lifetime experience we had no choice really. Would I do it again YES .
I did my skydive yesterday with the SkyOne team in Australia, and it was absolutely amazing. My instructor Ben was extremely kind, calm, and professional, which made me feel safe and confident throughout the jump. The entire team was very cooperative and supportive from start to finish.
I also really appreciated how promptly I received my videos and certificate. Everything was well organised and smooth. Thank you, SkyOne, for giving me such a memorable once-in-a-lifetime experience! Highly recommended.
Arriving at the site didn’t inspire confidence—just a few shed-like buildings and a runway. Although we booked a 9:30 skydive, we weren’t told we’d have to wait over an hour to even have a safety briefing, which was tough while already nervous, standing in hot, dusty conditions with plane fumes and no food or refreshments available.
The skydive itself and instructors were amazing, but the process felt rushed to fit in as many jumps as possible.
The return journey was long on an old, dirty bus, dropping instructors at their homes. We even stopped at a petrol station where instructors got food while we were left waiting, starving with no communication at all.
We left at 9am and didn’t return until after 3pm— disappointing service for the price paid.
Andrew was brilliant throughout, explaining everything clearly and keeping me informed the whole time. He even let me control the parachute, which was so fun. I absolutely loved every second and couldn’t recommend SkyOne enough. An unforgettable experience, thank you!
I would highly recommend SkyOne in Airlie Beach — the whole experience was unforgettable✈️🪂
The team here is super professional, relaxed, and welcoming. I did my first parachute jump with them this morning and had an incredible time. We took the courtesy bus to their location which was a 40 minute drive from our hotel pickup at Mantra Club Croc in Cannonvale. Although, you may drive yourself to the location which could save you time on your return trip post parachuting since you must wait for enough people to travel back in the courtesy bus - if you're on a tight schedule.
My instructor was Neal from Germany. He was very informative and communicative, explaining everything in the process from start to finish in concise detail. I had booked the ultimate package with video recording which was absolutely worth it for the price as a first-timer.
I wore my prescription smart sunglasses which were protected by goggles given by the instructor, though I would reccommend any sort of glasses straps or devices to secure them for the duration. Caught an amazing first person perspective of the 3-minute parachute ride down post free fall!
The plane exit and landing both went incredibly smooth. You're able to control the parachute with verbal instruction while you witness the unbelievable panoramic views of the gorgeous coastscape...
The world-record holding, over 50 years of skydiving, and more than an incredible 40,000 dives legend, Phil Onis was even on-site helping out with the team which was really cool to see.
When all is said and done you return from the landing beach, and you receive a neat little digital skydive certificate that you can share with your friends and loved ones to commemorate the feat.
I would undoubtedly do this again in a heartbeat. This was a phenomenal experience that I'll never forget.
Thanks again to the amazing team at Skyone Airlie Beach!
SKYONE is a fantastic company, very organised, from picking us up in the morning right on time, all the way through to dropping us back off. All of the staff are extremely kind, caring, genuine and funny people and I can’t praise them enough. I was lucky enough to jump with Sam, who built a confident and fun bond straight away and really put effort in to talking to me and getting the best footage possible, thank you! I also paid extra for the ultimate video package and Tony was the guy who captured that footage, again extremely nice, greeted with a smile and captured the best footage of the best thing I’ve ever done.
Thank you guys!
were great. From being so helpful with questions asked when booking to helping you relax, when getting you ready for the jump. Special mention to Sam who was my instructor/ jump partner. He was great, putting me at ease and making me feel very safe to the point that when in free fall I was not thinking about when was the parachute going to open. It took me by surprise when it did. I was enjoying it so much. If anyone is thinking about if they should give it a go or not, or like me I said there is no way I’m going to jump out of a plane. Push yourself out of your comfort zone and do it. It is a fantastic experience. So glad I did. Thanks again to all at Sky One
From start to finish, the whole experience was amazing! My instructor Sam was fantastic – super professional, friendly, and made me feel completely at ease the entire time. He explained everything clearly, kept the mood light and made sure I was comfortable all throughout.
A huge shoutout as well to Marcus, the media jumper, who captured the whole experience perfectly! He was so much fun and kept me smiling and laughing the whole way down. We played rock, paper, scissor mid jump which was the best (Not a lot of people can say they’ve done that during their sky dive). The photos and video turned out amazing – such great memories to keep forever.
Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better team or a more exciting experience. If you’re thinking about skydiving, definitely do it – and hope you get Sam and Marcus!
Big thanks to Saeran, my skydive instructor—extremely professional, made me feel safe and have fun the whole time, and landed unbelievably smoothly.
And shoutout to Hollie, who jumped with us and captured amazing videos and photos. You all made this experience unforgettable and so much fun!
The best birthday gift! 🎉
Ben was the absolute man, couldn’t have had a better instructor/new mate to skydive with! He naturally makes you feel so comfortable to properly enjoy the whole experience from start to finish. He loved the one sock look - what a ledge.
Sky one were top professions, from the gear, to the organisation of each flight.
Cannot recommend enough!
What an incredible experience! Jumping out of a plane with SKYONE Airlie Beach was absolutely unforgettable. The team were professional, fun and made me feel completely safe the whole way through. From the moment we checked in to the exhilarating freefall and breathtaking views over the Whitsundays, everything was spot on. The instructors were encouraging and brought such good energy that made the whole experience even better. If you’re thinking about skydiving, do it – and do it with these guys!
I was lucky to have Jayden Woods as my instructor, he was with me every step of the way, kept me calm when I was nervous, and was kind, supportive, and full of good vibes. He truly made my skydiving experience the best it could be. Thank you so much for everything! I’d definitely do it again. 🙌🪂
We really appreciated the views … and we are not taking about just the scenery.
Thanks boys 😊
I will definitely be going back!
Thanks Airlie team for the most memorable 40th present 🥳
My sister also jumped, with Waretini and videographer Ben. She was a bit nervous at first but they made the experience comfortable and enjoyable, and now she’s saying she wants to do it again! Overall this was an experience of a lifetime for both of us.
Particularly my instructor - Jayden. He explained everything beforehand, told me how to jump safely and about how were attached.
Great experience and will definitely be doing another
A very big thanks to the shuttle bus driver that picked us up at Airlie Beach that morning. I definitely owe him for his interactions. He made a very big effort with us and everything he said reassured me and made me instantly calm. It was class. Sorry, I don't remember his name but he's currently training himself and he had about shoulder length hair.
Many many thanks,
Muireann
We were collected from our apartment and brought to the airfield. There we were weighed, kitted up and assigned a tandem instructor for our dive.
My instructor, Sharath, was excellent. He was totally calm and reassuring. We paid for the dive to be recorded and Sharath's video skills on the gopro were amazing, capturing the dive and the beautiful views. I even had a chance to control the parachute, once it was open, to guide its direction.
Highly recommended experience. Just do it, if you get the chance.
Thank you very much for that great experience :)
What is advertised has been glamourised to how it really is. The reception staff are patronising and have a good gosip session about you to other staff as I found out. Unfortunately the weather was not great so clarity was meh. The cost of the video and photo package is extremely high for what you get. I booked with these guys for the beach landing experience and not sure how much of a beach you could call what we landed on. I wish I booked with the other company now, you jump higher and a better photo package is offered. Definitely wasn't worth it going with these guys for the so called beach land and just appear to be more concerned about how much money they can make than anything else. At least I know what company to avoid next time!









