Skydiving in Brisbane

Skydiving in Brisbane means either an indoor wind tunnel flight at Westfield Chermside or a tandem skydive over Byron Bay with pick-ups from Brisbane. The outdoor jump leaves from up to 15,000ft with up to a minute of freefall. The indoor flight needs no plane, no parachute and no jump.

Tandem skydiving near Brisbane, over Byron Bay

The outdoor skydives here are tandem jumps over Byron Bay, in New South Wales. You freefall at around 200km/h with views of Cape Byron, the lighthouse and the surf beaches, and the dropzone check-in is at Hangar 1 at Tyagarah Airfield. Listings allow a 4-hour window for the skydive experience itself.

Tandem skydives run on weekdays and weekends, each with or without transfers. Pick the weekday tandem skydive or the weekend tandem skydive if you're organising your own way there. The weekday skydive with transfers and the weekend skydive with transfers include free local transfers, with pick-ups from Brisbane, Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay.

Friends and family can come along to watch. The Byron Bay dropzone has views for spectators, who can see you land.

Indoor skydiving in Brisbane at Chermside

Indoor skydiving in Brisbane happens at iFLY in Westfield Chermside, in a glass chamber with a powerful column of air. The indoor skydiving session gives you two 60-second flights, pre-flight training, a one-on-one instructor, the flight gear and a certificate. You float arms out, with the rush of a real skydive and no jump.

Indoor flying stays in the city, so it fits a free afternoon rather than a day out, and it's rated moderate for intensity where the Byron Bay jump is rated high.

Choosing between an indoor flight and a tandem jump

A tandem jump is the real thing: a plane, freefall and a parachute landing, in exchange for a day that starts with the trip to Byron Bay. An indoor flight gets you the floating feeling without leaving the city, and it's a way to find out what freefall feels like before you decide on a real jump.

Skydiving is one of many Brisbane activities for people who want their adrenaline up, alongside the Story Bridge climb and jet skis.

Skydiving elsewhere on the coast

Staying on the coast for a few days? Gold Coast skydiving, Byron Bay skydiving and Noosa skydiving each have their own skydives. Further afield, skydiving around Australia runs from Cairns to Perth.

Frequently asked questions

Can you skydive in Brisbane?

You can skydive indoors in Brisbane at iFLY in Chermside, and you can jump outdoors on a tandem skydive over Byron Bay. The transfer versions of the Byron Bay skydive include pick-ups from Brisbane.

How high is a tandem skydive near Brisbane?

The tandem skydives over Byron Bay jump from up to 15,000ft, with up to a minute of freefall at around 200km/h.

How long does a skydive from Brisbane take?

A tandem skydive over Byron Bay is a 4-hour experience, before travel from Brisbane. Indoor skydiving at Chermside is two 60-second flights plus training.

Does skydiving from Brisbane include transport?

The transfer versions of the Byron Bay tandem skydive include free local transfers with pick-ups from Brisbane, Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay. The provider confirms your skydive time and pick-up time after you book.

What is the minimum age for skydiving near Brisbane?

Minimum ages for the Byron Bay tandem skydives differ by listing, so check the age shown on the ticket type before you book. Indoor skydiving is a separate format, so check its listing too.

Is indoor skydiving the same as real skydiving?

Indoor skydiving in Brisbane uses a vertical wind tunnel that holds you on a column of air, so you get the floating feel of freefall without a plane, a parachute or a jump.

Can friends and family watch a skydive?

Friends and family can watch a tandem skydive at the Byron Bay dropzone, which has views for spectators and a landing area they can see.

Skydiving covers the high end of the adrenaline scale, and Brisbane activities cover the rest, from bridge climbs to V8 laps.