Skydiving over Perth & Rottnest Island

Skydiving in Perth means jumping at Rottnest Island, 19 kilometres off the coast of Fremantle, and landing on one of its beaches. The jumps leave from the island's airport, so planning a skydive here is part jump, part ferry crossing.

Where Perth skydiving happens

Skydiving near Perth happens at Rottnest Island. A tandem jump starts with a 10 to 20-minute flight, followed by a freefall, a 5-minute parachute ride and a landing on the beach. From the air you see the island's clear water and coastline, with Perth across the water.

Landings are on the island's own beaches, and the 15,000ft jump names Strickland Bay or Bickley Bay. Skydive Geronimo runs the jumps from the Rottnest Island Airport Terminal on Brand Way.

How to choose a jump height

Jump height decides how long you fall before the canopy opens. A 10,000ft tandem skydive gives a 30-second freefall at most. The 15,000ft tandem jump stretches that to a 66-second freefall, and the extra altitude gives you more sky to take in the island and the Perth coastline. Every jump ends with the same 5-minute parachute ride, so the difference between heights is the freefall.

The higher jump is a popular choice. Its sessions run through the morning, from 7.50am to 10.30am. The 10,000ft sessions run later, from 8.30am through to 1.10pm, which makes them easier to fit around a ferry timetable.

Getting to the Rottnest Island airport terminal

You make your own way to the terminal. It's about 800 metres from the arrivals jetty, a 15-minute walk. Ferries cross from Perth and Fremantle, and the Rottnest Express departures listed on Experience Oz leave Barrack Street Jetty in Perth at 8.45am and B Shed in Fremantle at 9.30am. Ferry times can change, so match your crossing to your session time. A round trip ferry from Perth covers the water.

After you book, the operator recommends contacting them to reconfirm your jump. Their contact details are on your confirmation voucher.

Pairing a jump with a day on the island

A later session leaves room for the rest of Rottnest. Day tours from Fremantle include the island admission fee and bike hire with a helmet and lock, with a 6-hour window to ride to the lighthouses and the bays. A Rottnest Island day tour with bicycle hire is one way to set that up, and a Fremantle day trip with bike and snorkel hire adds snorkelling gear for the island's reefs.

More skydiving and more to do around Perth

A skydive fits alongside kayaking, V8 laps and rooftop climbs on the Perth activities page. To jump somewhere else, Experience Oz lists skydiving experiences across Australia, from Melbourne to Sydney and the Gold Coast.

Frequently asked questions

Where can you skydive near Perth?

Skydiving through Experience Oz in the Perth area takes place at Rottnest Island. Jumps leave from the Rottnest Island Airport Terminal on Brand Way, and you land on one of the island's beaches.

How much does skydiving in Perth cost?

Prices are per person and shown on each Rottnest Island tandem skydive page, next to the jump height and freefall time, so you can compare them side by side.

How long does a Rottnest Island skydive take?

Allow a 2-hour window for a Rottnest Island tandem skydive. That covers a 10 to 20-minute flight, the freefall, a 5-minute parachute ride and the beach landing.

How long is the freefall on a Perth skydive?

A 10,000ft tandem skydive over Rottnest Island has a 30-second freefall at most, and a 15,000ft jump has a 66-second one. Each ends with a 5-minute parachute ride.

What is the minimum age for skydiving in Perth?

You must be 16 or older to skydive over Rottnest Island. Jumpers under 18 need a parent or guardian with them, because a consent form is signed on the day.

Is there a weight limit for skydiving in Perth?

Yes. A 95kg weight limit applies to Rottnest Island tandem skydives because of harness size. Passengers over 95kg need an on-site assessment to check it is safe to jump.

Is there a maximum age for a Rottnest Island skydive?

No. There is no maximum age for a tandem skydive over Rottnest Island, though reasonable fitness is required.

Can I cancel a Perth skydive booking?

Rottnest Island tandem skydives can be cancelled free of charge up to a day before the experience. The operator also recommends reconfirming your session with them after you book.

Skydiving from Perth comes down to a jump height, a ferry crossing and a morning on Rottnest's beaches. Pick the freefall you want and book your skydive on this page.