Address: Maitland Airport
Rutherford, NSW 2320
Experience the pure adrenaline rush as you tandem skydive from 14,000 feet- Australia's highest skydive. Freefall for 60 seconds and reach terminal velocity speeds in excess of 200 kilometres per hour.
Your Tandem Master deploys the parachute allowing you to admire Newcastle Beaches, Hunter Valley Vineyards and the Barrington Tops an inspiring backdrop that only the Hunter Region can offer.
Open daily Skydive Maitland is a self-contained skydiving centre. Once you arrive you don't need to travel anywhere else but up! Family and friends are encouraged to come and watch all the adventure with fantastic facilities for everyone to enjoy.
They have great group rates and deals and discounts for backpackers, students and defence members. See their website for more information.
Looking for something even more amazing? Then Skydive Newcastle Beach. Exit the aircraft above Newcastle's spectacular beaches, then land your parachute at Griffith Park, Stockton.
Tours
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14,000 Feet Tandem Skydive
Tandem Skydiving is the most current and innovative method of introducing first time jumpers to
Tandem Skydiving is the most current and innovative method of introducing first time jumpers to the world of skydiving.
On arrival at the Skydive Centre you'll complete your paperwork and receive a 10 minute briefing on exiting the aircraft, freefall body position and landing techniques by a qualified instructor. You'll then be fitted with a jumpsuit, harness and goggles before you and your tandem master head to the aircraft and climb to exit altitude.
The plane ride takes about 15 minutes allowing you plenty of time to admire Newcastle Beaches, Hunter Valley Vineyards and the Barrington Tops an inspiring backdrop that only the Hunter Region can offer.
Why not capture the whole adventure on video so you can relive it again and again!
Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates
| Start Locations: |
Highlights: |
Rutherford Airport, Rutherford
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Skydive Maitland, Rutherford
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| Travel by: |
Duration: |
Aeroplane |
Half Day or less, Tailored. |
| Price*: |
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$299.00-$350.00 Tandem Skydive
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Jump the Beach
Want to make an already awesome experience into a truly amazing one? Then why not
Want to make an already awesome experience into a truly amazing one? Then why not Tandem Skydive Newcastle Beach. Take off from the skydive centre and enjoy a scenic flight across to Newcastle before exiting the plane at 14,000 feet right above the beach!
Your parachute opens and you enjoy one of the most amazing rides you'll ever have as you float down to earth landing at Griffith Park, Stockton.
This is a popular jump and bookings are required, so get in early to avoid disappointment.
Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates
| Start Locations: |
Highlights: |
Rutherford Airport, Rutherford
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Griffith Park, Stockton
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| Travel by: |
Duration: |
Aeroplane |
Half Day or less, Tailored. |
| Price*: |
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$450.00
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