Skydive over Cairns

Tandem skydive from up to 15,000 ft · the only skydive that lands right in Cairns city

4.9 / 5 | GuestTours Rating
Up to 15,000 ft
tandem freefall
Lands in Cairns
right in the city
~1.5 hrs
on the day (allow ½ day)
From $355
per jumper
Our Review

Skydive over Cairns Review 2026: The Only Jump That Lands in the City

I've sent plenty of first-timers on this one, and it's the jump I recommend when someone wants the full "I actually did it" story. You freefall in tandem from up to 15,000 feet, strapped to a professional instructor, with the reef, the ranges and the coastline laid out below you. What makes it special is the landing: this is the only Cairns skydive that touches down right in the city, so friends and family can watch you come in rather than driving out to a paddock.

It's an easy half-day. They pick you up from your accommodation for free, run the safety briefing, and the actual experience is around 90 minutes on the day. No experience needed, no solo skill required, just show up. At $355 per jumper it's the pick I make for anyone chasing that once-in-a-lifetime rush over Far North Queensland. Our choice for the best skydive in Cairns.

GuestTours Verdict
The one skydive that lands right in Cairns city, so your group can watch. Tandem freefall from up to 15,000 ft, free hotel pickups, no experience needed. Our pick for "Best Skydive."
📷 Photos coming soon — tandem freefall, the plane climb and the Cairns city landing will be added here.
Skydive over Cairns
Tandem skydive up to 15,000 ft · Cairns
4.9 / 5 GuestTours Rating
Operated by Skydive Australia · booked through GuestTours
Ticket Prices
Tandem Skydive
per jumper · 12+ years
$355
Other options
Bungy + Skydive Combo
50 m Bungy + Tandem Skydive
from $520

Tell us which option you'd like and we'll confirm it when you book.

🔒 Secure booking · no payment now
✉️ Confirmation within 1 hour
↩️ Free cancellation 48h+
Inclusions

What's included in your jump

  • Tandem skydive from up to 15,000 ft
  • Professional tandem instructor
  • All skydiving equipment & harness
  • Free return pickups from Cairns accommodation
  • Full pre-jump safety briefing
  • Landing right in Cairns city
  • 3-month Australian Parachute Federation membership
  • Compulsory personal accident insurance

Not included: photo/video packages (hand-cam & outside-cam) are available as an optional extra, confirmed when you book. A weight surcharge applies for jumpers 94 kg and over; the exact amount is confirmed at booking.

Honest Assessment

Pros and cons

What we love
  • The only Cairns skydive that lands right in the city, so your group can watch
  • Freefall from up to 15,000 ft over reef, ranges and coast
  • Tandem with a professional instructor, no experience needed
  • Free hotel pickups included
  • Easy half-day, only about 1.5 hrs on the day
  • APF membership and accident insurance included
Worth knowing
  • Weather-dependent, jumps can be rescheduled if conditions aren't right
  • Weight surcharge applies from 94 kg (confirmed at booking)
  • Photos and video are an optional extra, not included
Who It's For

Best for these travellers

Great fit
🪂
Thrill-seekers
A genuine once-in-a-lifetime rush, freefall from up to 15,000 ft over Far North Queensland.
Great fit
🎉
First-timers
Tandem with a pro instructor, no experience or skill needed. Just turn up.
Great fit
📸
Bucket-listers
Land right in the city so friends and family can watch and film your touchdown.
Not ideal
👶
Under-12s
Minimum age is 12. Younger travellers can't jump, but can watch from the ground.
Your Day

How the jump runs

Morning
Free hotel pickup
Complimentary pickup from your Cairns accommodation on the courtesy bus (this is where the age 12+ minimum applies).
Briefing
Check-in & safety briefing
Meet your tandem instructor, gear up in your harness and run through the full pre-jump safety briefing.
Climb
Board & climb to altitude
Board the plane and climb to jump altitude, up to 15,000 ft, with views out over the reef and ranges.
Freefall
The jump & freefall
Exit strapped to your instructor for the tandem freefall, then a smooth canopy flight down.
Landing
Land in Cairns city
Touch down right in the city, where your group can watch, then a return transfer to your hotel. Around 1.5 hrs on the day; allow half a day. Times weather-dependent.
The Highlights

What makes this jump different

Up to 15,000 ft
tandem freefall
One of the highest tandem jumps on offer, for a longer freefall over the Cairns coastline.
Cairns city landing
the only one
The only skydive that lands right in the city, so friends and family can watch you touch down.
Reef & ranges views
on the climb
Take in the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest ranges and coastline as the plane climbs to altitude.
Free hotel pickups
included
Complimentary return transfers from your Cairns accommodation, no car or parking to sort.
Practical Information

Before you jump

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Timing
Around 1.5 hrs on the day; allow half a day. Pickup time Morning. Weather-dependent.
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Transfers
Free return pickups from Cairns accommodation are included.
🎂
Age
Minimum age 12 (applies on the transport bus). Under-12s can't jump.
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Weight
A surcharge applies for jumpers 94 kg and over; the exact amount is confirmed when you book.
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Weather
Jumps are weather-dependent. If conditions aren't safe your jump is rescheduled at no charge.
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What to Wear
Comfortable clothing and closed-in shoes (like trainers). Sun protection for the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions

You jump tandem from up to 15,000 feet, one of the higher tandem altitudes available, which gives you a longer freefall before the canopy opens for the flight down.
Yes, this is the only skydive that lands right in Cairns city rather than out at a rural drop zone. That means friends and family can be there to watch you touch down.
A weight surcharge applies for jumpers 94 kg and over. The exact amount depends on your weight, so we'll confirm it with you when you book.
The minimum age is 12, which applies from the transport bus onwards. There's no upper age limit for a tandem jump provided you're in good health.
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and closed-in shoes such as trainers. Bring sun protection for the time on the ground. Everything else, including your harness, is provided.
Skydiving is weather-dependent and safety comes first. If conditions aren't suitable your jump is rescheduled at no charge, and we'll help you find a new time that works.
The experience is around 1.5 hours on the day, but we recommend allowing half a day to be flexible, as exact timing depends on weather and the day's schedule.
Yes, and that's the big advantage of the Cairns city landing. Non-jumpers can be on the ground to watch and film you come in, which you can't do at a rural drop zone.
Yes, hand-cam and outside-cam photo/video packages are available as an optional extra. Let us know if you'd like one and we'll confirm the package and price when you book.
Absolutely, most jumpers are first-timers. You're strapped to a professional tandem instructor who does everything, so no experience or skill is needed. If you have a medical condition you're unsure about, tell us and we'll confirm suitability before you book.
Yes, free return pickups from Cairns accommodation are included, so there's no car or parking to worry about. Give us your pickup address when you book.
Request your preferred date through GuestTours. We confirm availability and send a secure payment link by email, usually within an hour. No payment is taken until your jump is confirmed.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your jump. Within 48 hours the booking is non-refundable. Weather cancellations are always rescheduled at no charge.
Skydive over Cairns
Tandem skydive up to 15,000 ft · Cairns
4.9 / 5 GuestTours Rating
Operated by Skydive Australia · booked through GuestTours
Ticket Prices
Tandem Skydive
per jumper · 12+ years
$355
Other options
Bungy + Skydive Combo
50 m Bungy + Tandem Skydive
from $520

Tell us which option you'd like and we'll confirm it when you book.

🔒 Secure booking · no payment now
✉️ Confirmation within 1 hour
↩️ Free cancellation 48h+

We confirm availability and send a secure payment link by email. No charge until confirmed.

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