Sky Diving Tandem Jump - Victoria
Come and experience tandem sky diving from the closest centre to Melbourne. Experience the 'Ground Rush' as you leave the plane at 6,000 feet giving you the rush of freefall! Then pull the cord of your parachute to glide gently to the ground in preparation for your landing!
Tandem sky diving in the Yarra Valley is the only place to take your first plunge
The 'Ground Rush' is a Tandem Jump from 6000 feet giving you the rush of freefall! We begin the day with a briefing with your tandem instructor. This includes what to expect and what you will see on the plane flight to height, in freefall, under canopy and upon landing. The briefing takes approximately 15 minutes.
Our tandem masters have completed 1000's of jumps and are members of the Australian Parachute Federation.
Once the briefing is over, it will be time to gear up. You will be given a jumpsuit and your instructor will fit you into a harness. You will walk out to the plane and there you will conduct your practice exits. Once all the ground preparation has been completed, it is time to get in the plane and get ready for take-off!
As we leave the airfield, you will be treated to a scenic tour of the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong ranges as well as the city of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay.
Once we reach height, it will be time to prepare yourself for the jump. The door opens and as you leave the plane, you and your tandem master will accelerate through the air reaching terminal velocity - 220km/h. Freefall feels like riding a cushion of air similar to riding a big wave. In freefall, your senses will be able to take in views as far as the eye can see. Then finally its time to pull your parachute open.
From the loud rushing of air that you hear all around you, the parachute ride is very different as you sail around the sky, still gliding.
The landing is easy, just lift your legs. The parachute will glide and you will eventually put your feet down to land.
Venue:
Yarra Valley, Victoria.
Valid For:
1 person
Conditions
Availability & Duration:
This experience is available between Monday - Friday only.Please allow approximately 3 hours for the experience. This includes briefing, scenic flight, freefall, parachute ride and de-brief. We recommend that you book at least one week in advance. All bookings are subject to availability.
Guidelines:
No experience is required, however you must be at least 14 years of age to participate and a maximum of 100kg. You should have a basic level of fitness. We can usually cater for disabled participants – please enquire at the time of booking (conditions apply).
Numbers:
Your tandem skydive will be with your instructor. There may be up to 20 people attending the safety briefing at any one time. Please note: There is an additional $25 Australian Parachuting Federation levy payable directly to the supplier on the day.
Weather:
In the case of poor weather conditions, we will either delay your jump or it may be necessary to cancel your sky dive and reschedule for a later date. Rain, wind and cloud are factors that can delay sky diving.
Extra Info:
Please Note: Alcohol must not be consumed prior to your sky dive. As a bonus, if you choose to purchase a DVD on the day of your jump, we will provide you with a complimentary photo.
This experience voucher is valid for six months from date of purchase.
