Hello, Byron Bay
Byron Bay is one of the more well known cities in Australia & for good reason! With some of the countries best surf spots and trendy boutiques + cafes its a charming boho paradise.
As you might have guessed, Byron Bay is also one of the most famous places to skydive in the world as you free fall over beautiful white sand beaches, the famous Byron Bay lighthouse and the beautiful coastal towns and mountains of the Land Down Under.
Skydive Australia - Byron Bay
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We chose to dive with Skydive Australia and we are SO GRATEFUL! They made my first skydive experience an absolute DREAM and walked you through the process step by step to ensure you felt comfortable with (most) everything – I mean you are voluntarily JUMPING OUT OF AN AIRPLANE!
Once you arrive to the facility you are given a safety briefing and the chance to fill out about an hours worth of paperwork to make sure you are a right fit for the jump. You are paired with an instructor who will walk you through the proper positions while dangling out of the plane and free falling from the skies. You have a chance to ask your guide questions and try on all of the equipment and jumpsuits prior to departure. The Skydive Australia team were so kind + patient with our crew and made sure we were feeling good and EXCITED for the adrenaline rush to come!
Flight Up to Fall
When we were all paired with instructors and in our proper gear it was time to board our flight to the skies! We hoped on a small metal airplane and took off on a narrow runway parallel to the beach. It was a beautiful view from the plane, but I’m not going to lie to you my mind was elsewhere and my heart was pumping out of my chest so I’m not one to remember most of the trip up!
When we reached 15,000 feet up it was GO TIME! The pilot would signal each jumper and one by one I watched as my friends dangled their feet out the door and pushed in to the open sky. My turn came quick and OH I CANNOT THINK OF A BIGGER ADRENALINE RUSH! Nothing like dangling your feet outside of an airplane and having your instructor ask last minute – Backflip? Obviously I was a bit tongue tied, but after a quick (hesitant) nod we were flipping out of the plane in to the clouds.
FREEFALLING
The first few seconds were definitely the biggest rush with the butterflies in your stomach feeling and all sorts of crazy emotions – Once you adjusted (5-10 seconds) that was the real magic! Trying to wrap my mind around the fact that I was free falling above one of the most beautiful places I have ever been was just such a dream come true! My instructor did all sorts of flips and tricks in the sky and made my experience 100000x better – he even let me pull the parachute cord when the time came. After the chute was released we had an additional 10 minutes to enjoy the view slowly descending toward the ground. I had so much adrenaline and I could not stop telling my instructor just how beautiful this place is and how he definitely has the best job in the world (I’ll admit its hard for me to stop talking when I am SO EXCITED). Feet back on the ground was easier than I had expected, but definitely a jolting and abrupt end to an incredible experience. I was quickly unbuckled and given the best high five from the guide that made it all possible for me. Definitely an experience I will cherish forever and something I would encourage EVERYONE to try!! Skydive Australia was the most perfect team to help make the dream come true!
If you are a traveler with an absolute craving for adrenaline – this is definitely something you need to add to your bucket list!
Okay... So Now For the Tips
- Basic jump starts at ~ $249 AUD for 15,000 feet. Make sure to check the website for changing prices and more details.
- Photos and Videos can be added on to the cost and your instructor +/- an additional jumper will provide incredible footage with the option of a 360 style video!
- A license is required to jump, but this can be issued upon arrival to Skydive Australia Byron Bay.
- All jumps are weather dependent so its best to be flexible with a few dates to ensure the experience while on your trip!