Byron Bay Skydiving Packages

A tandem skydive in Byron Bay drops you from up to 15,000ft over rainforest, hinterland and the beaches around Cape Byron, with up to 60 seconds of free fall before the parachute opens. The skydives on this page all leave from Tyagarah Airfield, a short drive north of town, and differ mainly in the day you jump and whether pickup is included.

Tandem skydiving over Cape Byron

On a Byron Bay tandem skydive you're harnessed to an instructor, climb to up to 15,000ft and fall at over 200km/h for up to 60 seconds. The view takes in Cape Byron, the lighthouse, the surf beaches and the green hills behind them. The operator, Byron Bay Skydiving, has multiple landing sites at the drop zone.

Every skydive here includes a safety briefing, all safety equipment, a personalised certificate of achievement and Personal Accident Insurance from the Australian Parachute Federation.

Weekday, weekend and transfer skydives compared

The Byron Bay 15,000ft Tandem Skydive on weekdays and the Byron Bay Tandem Skydive on weekends are the same jump sold for different days, and both meet you at the drop zone check-in office.

If you'd rather not drive, the weekday skydive with transfers and the weekend skydive with transfers include free pickups from Brisbane, Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay. That makes a Gold Coast or Brisbane base workable for a day trip.

Planning the day at Tyagarah Airfield

The drop zone check-in office is at Hangar 1, Tyagarah Airfield. Skydives operate daily at regular intervals from 7am, and you contact the provider after booking to confirm your exact jump and pickup time. Allow around 3 to 4 hours for the whole experience, because the jump itself is a small part of it.

Friends and family can come along. The drop zone has views of the landing area, so spectators can watch you land and take photos.

What to wear and bring to a Byron Bay skydive

Wear loose, casual clothing and sneakers, and sleep well the night before, because the adrenaline can be tiring. Bring your booking voucher, ID, snacks and a water bottle, and leave valuables at home. Alcohol and drugs are off the table before a jump.

Not up for heights? Byron Bay horse riding and the other Byron Bay activities keep your feet closer to the ground.

Frequently asked questions

How high is a Byron Bay tandem skydive?

A Byron Bay tandem skydive with Byron Bay Skydiving goes up to 15,000ft, with up to 60 seconds of free fall at over 200km/h before the parachute opens.

Where do Byron Bay skydives take off from?

Byron Bay skydives check in at Hangar 1, Tyagarah Airfield, Tyagarah. The weekday and weekend transfer options include free pickups from Brisbane, Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay.

How long does a Byron Bay skydive take in total?

Allow about 3 to 4 hours for a Byron Bay skydive from check-in to landing. Skydives run daily from 7am, and you confirm your exact time with the provider after booking.

Can friends watch a Byron Bay skydive?

Yes. The Byron Bay Skydiving drop zone has views of the landing area, so friends and family can watch you land and take photos.

What does a Byron Bay skydive include?

A Byron Bay tandem skydive includes a safety briefing, all safety equipment, a personalised certificate of achievement, Australian Parachute Federation personal accident insurance and up to 60 seconds of free fall.

Local tip: Spectators are welcome at the drop zone, so book the jump for a day when your crew can come along and watch.

Choose your day, decide whether you want pickup, and get your name on a Byron Bay skydive. All good days are waiting.