Newcastle Skydiving

Tandem skydiving in Newcastle means a jump from up to 15,000ft with Skydive Newcastle at Belmont Airport, strapped to an instructor, with up to 60 seconds of freefall over Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the coast. Three bookings cover weekdays, weekends and a weekday option with transfers from Sydney.

What a Newcastle tandem skydive involves

The day starts with a safety briefing and training, then a scenic plane ride up to altitude. On the count of three you're out the door, freefalling for up to 60 seconds at speeds up to 200km/hr while attached to a qualified instructor, until the parachute opens and you float back down.

The jump is over the beach, so the view takes in Blacksmith Beach, Lake Macquarie, the city and the hinterland. Each booking includes a personalised certificate of achievement.

Weekday, weekday with transfers or weekend

The Newcastle up to 15,000ft Tandem Skydive Weekday is the standard midweek booking. The 15,000ft Tandem Skydive Weekday with Transfers is built around the coach from Sydney's Central Station, so you don't need a car, and you arrange the pick-up with the supplier after booking.

The 15,000ft Tandem Skydive Weekend is the one for Saturday and Sunday jumps.

Getting to the Newcastle drop zone

Skydive check-in is at the drop zone office at Belmont Airport, 864 Pacific Highway, Marks Point. That's about a 30-minute drive from Newcastle and about 90 minutes from Sydney. Skydives operate daily from 8am, and you should allow about four hours for the whole experience.

Sydney transfers pick up from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in Haymarket. Everyone on the transfer has to jump before the bus heads back, so treat it as a full-day booking.

On the day

Wear loose, casual clothing and sneakers, and get a good night's sleep, because the adrenaline is tiring. Friends and family can come along and watch, as the Newcastle drop zone has good views and spectators can see you land.

Keen to add something calmer? Look at the Newcastle flying experiences for helicopter flights, or browse Newcastle activities.

Frequently asked questions

How old do you have to be to skydive in Newcastle?

You must be 16 or older to do a tandem skydive in Newcastle. There is no maximum age, but reasonable fitness is required.

Is there a weight limit for skydiving in Newcastle?

Yes. The Newcastle weekday skydive listing says participants over a set weight are subject to a tandem master assessment, so check the weight details on the booking page before you go.

How long does a Newcastle skydive take?

Allow about four hours for the whole Newcastle skydive, from check-in and training to landing. The freefall itself lasts up to 60 seconds.

Where is the Newcastle skydive drop zone?

The Newcastle skydive drop zone check-in is at Belmont Airport, 864 Pacific Highway, Marks Point, about a 30-minute drive from Newcastle.

Can I skydive in Newcastle as a day trip from Sydney?

Yes. The weekday skydive with transfers includes a coach from Central Station in Sydney, about a 90-minute drive from the Newcastle drop zone, and the pick-up is arranged with the supplier after booking.

Can friends and family watch a Newcastle skydive?

Yes. The Newcastle drop zone has good views, so spectators can watch you land and take photos.

Local tip: skydives operate from 8am and take about four hours all up, so an early session leaves the afternoon free for the rest of your Newcastle day.

A Newcastle tandem skydive is up to 15,000ft, up to 60 seconds of freefall and a beach to land near. Pick your day, book your jump and the rest takes care of itself. All good days are waiting.