"Amazing experience! My instructor Jeff was super sociable, friendly, and pleasant, and made me feel completely at ease the whole time. I think that’s a big reason why I didn’t feel nervous at all. I had so much fun and would definitely recommend it. 😊"
Gold Coast · Tandem Skydive · Beach Landing · Age 16 and Over
Gold Coast Skydive: A Tandem Jump With a Beach Landing, or Over Byron Bay
Two ways to jump: Gold Coast Skydive lands you on the beach, and Skydive Australia drives you to Byron Bay for a jump from up to 15,000 feet over the lighthouse.
From
US$373
per person
Free cancellation
- 5.0 / 5 132+ Reviews
- 14 Experience Types All Gold Coast Activities
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Gold Coast Tandem Skydive Includes
Hotel transfers and the media package are extra.
Highlights
- A tandem skydive strapped to an instructor
- A guaranteed beach landing
- A certificate of achievement
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead
- Photos and video not included in the price
What's Included
- A tandem Skydive
- A certificate of achievement
How a Tandem Skydive Works
From booking early in your trip to the walk off the beach.
Book Early in Your Trip
Skydives depend on the weather. Gold Coast Skydive suggests booking at the start of your stay, so a cancelled jump can move to another day.
Check the Limits
You must be 16 or over. Gold Coast Skydive's limit is 115 kg; Skydive Australia's is 110 kg, with a surcharge over 94 kg.
Train, Then Fly
Your instructor briefs you before the flight; on a tandem jump you are harnessed to them for the whole descent.
Land and Collect Your Certificate
Both jumps end with a certificate. Photos and video are not included in the Gold Coast jump's price.
Photo Gallery
Over the Gold Coast
Freefall, the canopy and the landing on the sand.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Gold Coast Skydive vs. Skydive Australia over Byron Bay
The two tandem skydives from the Gold Coast, side by side. Prices as of October 2026.
| Feature | TOP RATED Gold Coast Skydive, Beach Landing | Skydive Australia over Byron Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From US$373/per person | From US$265 |
| Rating | 4.96/5 (132 reviews) | 4.8/5 (86 reviews) |
| Where | The Gold Coast | Byron Bay, New South Wales |
| Landing | Guaranteed beach landing | Several landing sites |
| Height and Freefall | Not stated | Up to 15,000 ft, up to 60 seconds |
| Transfers | Not included | Return from Surfers Paradise |
| Weight Limit | 115 kg | 110 kg; surcharge over 94 kg |
| Age | 16 and over | 16 and over |
| Free Cancellation | Up to 24 hours ahead | Up to 24 hours ahead |
| Check Availability | View the Byron Jump |
The Other Skydive From the Gold Coast
A higher jump over Byron Bay, with return transfers from Surfers Paradise.
The Gold Coast Skydive Guide
Gold Coast Skydive: Beach Landing or Byron Bay?
Two tandem jumps compared on price, height, transfers and limits.
For a skydive on the Gold Coast itself, book Gold Coast Skydive’s tandem jump: a guaranteed beach landing, rated 4.96 from 132 reviews, from US$368 a person as of October 2026. No activity on this site with more than 100 reviews is rated higher. For less money and more height, Skydive Australia drives you from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay for a jump from up to 15,000 feet, from US$265 with the transfers included.
The two jumps compared
| Jump (operator) | From | Rating (reviews) | Where | Height and freefall | Transfers | Weight limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tandem Skydiving Experience (Gold Coast Skydive Pty Ltd) | US$368 | 4.96 (132) | The Gold Coast, beach landing | Not stated | Not included | 115 kg |
| Tandem Skydive over Byron Bay (Skydive Australia) | US$265 | 4.8 (86) | Byron Bay, New South Wales | Up to 15,000 ft, up to 60 seconds of freefall | Return from Surfers Paradise | 110 kg; surcharge over 94 kg |
Prices, ratings and review counts as of October 2026; operators change prices, so treat them as the shape of the market, not a quote.
Both are for 16 and over and cancel free up to 24 hours ahead (checked October 2026).
Which jump suits you
Pick by where you want to land:
On the Gold Coast
Gold Coast Skydive
A tandem jump with a guaranteed beach landing and a certificate.
Check dates →Higher, with transfers
Skydive Australia, Byron Bay
Up to 15,000 feet over Cape Byron, a 20-minute scenic flight and return transfers.
See this jump →Gold Coast Skydive is the one for a jump without a trip across the border: you land on the beach. You get yourself to the meeting point, since hotel transfers are not included, and photos and video are extra. The weight limit is 115 kg.
Skydive Australia costs about US$100 less and includes the drive from Surfers Paradise, a 20-minute scenic flight over Byron Bay’s beaches and Cape Byron, and up to 60 seconds of freefall from up to 15,000 feet. The price also includes three months’ membership of the Australian Parachute Federation with its personal accident insurance. Jumpers over 94 kg pay a surcharge and the limit is 110 kg; tell the operator in advance if you are under 18 or over 94 kg.
Practical: weather, clocks and risk
Skydives depend on the weather, so Gold Coast Skydive asks you to book at the start of your trip, leaving days to move the jump if it is called off. Byron Bay is in New South Wales, which runs an hour ahead of Queensland from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April, so check which clock your pickup time uses. Skydive Australia warns that parachuting is inherently dangerous, and that weather or your own health can add to the risk. If you would rather float than fall, a sunrise hot air balloon flight costs from US$202; for height without leaving the building, see SkyPoint.
Guest Reviews
What Recent Guests Say
5.0/5
from 132 verified reviews
"Adrenaline like no other can beat, The free fall was amazing, keep this adrenaline coming my way. I had the most inspiring Instructor Jeff Weatherall, who knows maybe BASE jumping one day! Looking forward to starting my next chapter AFF Solo Training."
"Awsome time here at Gold Coast skydive this was my 3rd jump will be doing a few more tandems here before going for my solo certification"
"Just AMAZING!!!! My instructor was so chatty and friendly and really put me at ease. Would 100% do this again."
"It was absolutely incredible from start to finish. My instructor James was so helpful, as well as totally hilarious but he totally kept me at ease the entire time. This experience pushed me outside my comfort zone and I absolutely loved it. Couldn’t recommend this enough!"
"Amazing experience! Would 100% recommend, very well run and made me feel super safe! One of the coolest experiences ever!"
"This was one of the best life experiences. Everything was running smoothly, the instructors were kind, funny and helpful, and made my experience life changing. My instructor Adam was 10/10, I felt safe and entertained. Thank you so much!"
"Absolutely incredible! I will definitely jump several more times after this."
Read all 132 verified reviews
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Most activities on this site cancel free up to 24 hours ahead (checked October 2026). Some hinterland tours need two days' notice, and the Dreamworld and SkyPoint tickets cannot be refunded, so read the terms before you pay. Starting from US$373 per person.
Check AvailabilityFAQ: Skydiving From the Gold Coast
Prices, limits, heights and the Byron Bay option, as of October 2026.
From US$368 a person for Gold Coast Skydive's tandem jump with a beach landing, as of October 2026. Skydive Australia's jump over Byron Bay costs from US$265 and includes return transfers from Surfers Paradise. Photos and video cost extra on the Gold Coast jump; see the Gold Coast tandem skydive.
None for a tandem jump: you are harnessed to an instructor, who trains you before the flight. Skydive Australia's price includes professional instruction, three months' membership of the Australian Parachute Federation and its personal accident insurance. You do need to meet the age and weight limits for the Byron Bay jump.
Being under 16 or over the weight limit, and some health conditions. Gold Coast Skydive's limit is 115 kg and it is not suitable for wheelchair users; Skydive Australia's limit is 110 kg, with a surcharge over 94 kg. Tell the operator in advance if you are under 18 or over 94 kg on the Byron Bay jump.
Up to 115 kg with Gold Coast Skydive and 110 kg with Skydive Australia, which charges extra over 94 kg. The limits exist because you share a harness and parachute with your instructor. If you are near the limit, check with the operator before you book the Gold Coast jump.
Up to 60 seconds from up to 15,000 feet on the Byron Bay jump, after a 20-minute scenic flight. Gold Coast Skydive does not state its altitude, but it guarantees a beach landing. For the higher jump, see the Byron Bay skydive.
It carries real risk. Skydive Australia warns that parachuting is inherently dangerous and that weather and health conditions can add to the risk. Gold Coast Skydive is rated 4.96 from 132 reviews. Read the conditions before you book the tandem skydive.
The jump is moved: skydives depend on the weather. Gold Coast Skydive asks you to book at the start of your trip so that a cancelled jump can go to another day. Dates and cancellation terms are on each listing; book the Gold Coast jump early in your stay.
From the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April, yes: Byron Bay is in New South Wales, an hour ahead of Queensland. The rest of the year the clocks match. Check which clock your pickup time uses for the Byron Bay skydive, which collects you from Surfers Paradise.
Still have questions? Email us at info@goldcoastactivities.com