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Skydive the Whitsundays: Tandem Freefall Over the Coral Sea

Hurl yourself from 15,000 ft above the Whitsunday Islands and freefall over one of the most jaw-dropping coastlines on earth — a 60-second adrenaline rush followed by a paragliding descent above the reef and islands.

What to expect

After a thorough briefing with your APFA-certified tandem instructor, you board a light aircraft and climb above the brilliant blues of the Coral Sea. At 15,000 ft the door opens and the Whitsunday Islands lay out beneath you like a living map. Sixty seconds of freefall at 220 km/h gives way to a serene canopy ride with unobstructed 360-degree reef views. Landing is on the grass airfield just minutes from town. The whole experience runs approximately 2–3 hours from check-in to landing.

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Skydive Airlie Beach
AUD 349 per person (15,000 ft tandem jump with video package from AUD 449)
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Good to know

Maximum weight limit of 100 kg applies. Book directly with Skydive Airlie Beach and request the earliest jump slot of the day to guarantee return by all-aboard. The drop zone is a short taxi from the tender pier. Wear comfortable, close-fitting clothes and lace-up shoes. The video/photo package is worth every cent.

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