Can I do a skydive in Cairns, landing on the beach?

It is not possible to do a skydive with beach landing in Cairns, Queensland. However, you can do a tandem skydive with beach landing in Mission Beach, a 139km drive to the south.

There are several opportunities to do a skydive around Australia. For example, there are operators on the Gold Coast, in Airlie Beach and near Wollongong.

Most of the joy of skydiving comes from what happens in the air – the thrill of the freefall, the floating down to earth. But where you land plays a major part, too.

Most tandem skydives land in a fairly bland, interchangeable field. It is far more exciting and memorable to land on a beach.

Save time queuing – Book these Cairns attractions in advance

From the air: Outer Reef helicopter flight | Sunrise hot air balloon ride | Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
At night: Sunset dinner cruise | Pub and club tour | Aquarium by Twilight experience.
For wildlife: Birdworld Kuranda | Kuranda Koala Gardens | Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome | Cairns Aquarium | Rainforestation Nature Park
For culture: Cairns Museum tickets | Street art walking tour | City and surrounds highlights bus tour.
For thrills: AJ Hackett giant jungle swing | High speed jet boat tour | Barron Gorge white water rafting | Mulgrave River tubing.

Cairns skydives with beach landing

Very few skydive operators offer beach landings, so if you want to do a skydive in Cairns, Queensland, you need to pick carefully. There are a few choices for skydives in Cairns, with Skydive Australia offering a popular option descending over the Daintree Rainforest.

This tandem skydive near Cairns is probably the best bet if you don’t want a long drive to the launch site, and it allows for jumps from 15,000ft, granting 60 seconds of freefall.

Trip-booster! 8 great day trips from Cairns to power-up your holiday

Kuranda combo package – take the Kuranda Scenic Railway up and the Skyrail cable car down.
Green Island tours with beach time, glass bottom boat and snorkelling. (Or pick a Fitzroy Island trip instead).
Moore Reef day tour – with underwater observatory, snorkelling gear, glass bottom boat & semi-submersible cruises.
Great Barrier Reef snorkelling cruise – with snorkelling stops at two excellent spots on the Reef.
Cape Tribulation rainforest day tour – with Mossman Gorge Aboriginal cultural experience and Daintree River crocodile-watching cruise.
Atherton Tableland waterfalls and rainforest tour – including wildlife-spotting and a swim in a volcanic lake.
Outback 4WD tour – visiting Chillagoe Caves, Aboriginal rock art and Granite Gorge.

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Mission Beach skydives with beach landing

However, if you want to land on the beach, the nearest option to Cairns is at Mission Beach.

The Mission Beach skydives with Skydive Australia meet at Skydive Mission Beach on 39 Porter Promenade. They also offer jumps from heights of up to 15,000ft, with 60 seconds of freefall. The crucial difference is the beach landing.

Skydiving in Mission Beach, Queensland. Photo courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.

At time of writing, these Mission Beach skydives with beach landing cost from $392. Bookings can be made online.

5 great Mission Beach experiences to book in advance

Small group Great Barrier Reef snorkelling cruise – with pristine snorkelling on the Outer Reef, barbecue lunch and snorkelling equipment provided.
Hull River National Park eco cruise – spotting wildlife in the mangroves.
Full day sports rafting on the Tully River – tackle the rapids while rafting through the rainforest.
Skydive from 15,000ft – and land on the beach.
Dunk Island day trip – with plenty of time for rainforest hikes.