About this tour
Hurl yourself from 15,000 feet above the Hunter Region in a tandem skydive with a certified instructor, reaching speeds over 220 km/h before a peaceful parachute descent. You'll clock unobstructed views of Lake Macquarie, Newcastle Harbour, and the NSW coast stretching south towards Sydney. The whole affair takes two hours door-to-door, including return transfers from Sydney, training, the jump itself, and a landing watched by mates at the dropzone.
Highlights
- Freefall at 220+ km/h with tandem-qualified instructor
- Panoramic views of Lake Macquarie and Newcastle coastline
- Free return transfers from Sydney to dropzone
- Spectators welcome to watch your landing and photograph
- All APF insurance and admin fees included
- Commemorative certificate to take home
What to expect
You'll meet your instructor at Newcastle Dropzone, receive ground training on body position and landing technique, then board a small aircraft for the climb to jump altitude. The freefall lasts roughly 60 seconds—adrenaline flooding, wind roar, landscape expanding below. Your instructor triggers the parachute and the rush softens into a 5–7 minute glide where you steer, chat, and soak in the view. Ground crew waits at the landing zone. The whole experience from arrival to touchdown sits around two hours. Your friends and family can watch from the spectator area and snap photos as you touch down.
Good to know
Transfers from Sydney require advance booking. Video/photo packages cost extra. You must be aged 16+ (under 18 needs written parental consent), weigh under 110 kg, and have no serious spine, heart, or pregnancy concerns. A surcharge applies if you weigh 94 kg or more. Parachuting carries inherent risk; you jump at your own risk.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.