Melbourne Skydiving

Skydiving in Melbourne means a tandem jump from up to 15,000ft, either over the Great Ocean Road coastline from Barwon Heads or over the Yarra Valley from Lilydale. You're harnessed to an experienced instructor the whole way, and some jumps include return transfers from the city so there's no driving involved.

Great Ocean Road tandem skydives from Melbourne

The Great Ocean Road skydives with Skydive Great Ocean Road take off from Barwon Heads Airport at Connewarre, a 1.5-hour trip from Melbourne CBD. After a safety briefing and a short scenic flight, you leave the plane at up to 15,000ft and free-fall for up to a minute at around 220km/h, with rugged cliffs, turquoise water and the coastline spread out below.

Every Great Ocean Road jump covers the safety briefing, all safety equipment, a personalised certificate of achievement and Personal Accident Insurance from the Australian Parachute Federation. Outside camera flyers also use this dropzone, so it works if you want the jump on video.

Weekday and weekend skydives, with or without transfers

The weekday Great Ocean Road tandem skydive with transfers leaves from Normanby Road in Southbank, next to the Clarendon Street junction at tram stop 125 on Route 96, at 8am Monday to Friday. The whole trip is a 4-hour experience, and guests are asked to arrive early.

The weekend Great Ocean Road skydive with transfers picks up from the same Southbank stop, which makes it the easy pick for visitors staying in the city without a car.

If you'd rather drive yourself, the weekday tandem skydive over the Great Ocean Road meets at the Barwon Heads drop zone instead. Plan on a 4-hour experience from start to finish.

Tandem skydive over the Yarra Valley

The tandem skydive over the Yarra Valley with Ascend Skydiving also jumps from 15,000ft, with up to a minute of free fall above vines, farmland and the Dandenong and Yarra Ranges. Once the parachute opens, you float for five to seven minutes before landing.

This one meets at Lilydale Airport on MacIntyre Lane in Yering and runs as a 2-hour experience, with sessions across the morning and early afternoon. Your tandem instructor and all the skydiving equipment are covered.

Coast or valley: how to choose

Choose the Great Ocean Road if the scenery is the drawcard. Cliffs, big waves and open coastline make for the more dramatic view, and the transfer options mean you can book it without hiring a car. The trade-off is time, because it takes up most of a morning once the drive is counted.

Choose the Yarra Valley if you want a shorter outing that fits around other plans. The 2-hour session suits a day that also takes in the wineries or a trip on Puffing Billy. If you'd like to see Melbourne from the air without jumping, hot air ballooning and helicopter flights sit on the Melbourne flying page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does skydiving in Melbourne cost?

The price of a Melbourne skydive depends on the drop zone, the day of the week and whether return transfers from Southbank are included. Each skydive's current price is shown on its Experience Oz product page, and the Great Ocean Road jumps include a safety briefing, equipment and a personalised certificate.

What are the age and weight limits for skydiving in Melbourne?

Guests must be 16 or older for the Great Ocean Road tandem skydives, and there's no maximum age as long as you have reasonable fitness. On those jumps, guests over 94kg are assessed by the tandem master and surcharges apply, so check the product page before booking.

How long does a Melbourne skydive take?

A Great Ocean Road skydive is a 4-hour experience in total, including the trip to Barwon Heads Airport, a 1.5-hour journey from Melbourne CBD. The Yarra Valley skydive with Ascend Skydiving is a 2-hour experience from Lilydale Airport.

What should I wear and bring to a Melbourne skydive?

Wear loose, casual clothing and sneakers that won't fly off, and bring photo ID, a credit card, snacks and a water bottle. Skydive Great Ocean Road also asks guests not to consume alcohol or drugs in the 8-hour window before the jump.

Pick your drop zone, choose a coast or valley jump above, and book your Melbourne tandem skydive online with Experience Oz.