Frequently Asked Skydiving Questions

People have jumped in many locations in South Australia throughout the years. Currently, the two best locations are McLaren Vale Skydive the Vines and Lower Light Adelaide Skydiving Centre.

McLaren Vale Skydive the Vines

If you're after a premium tandem skydiving experience with first-class views, then Skydive The Vines is the place for you. Meet the team at Richard Hamilton Wines (Leconfield Winery) in McLaren Vale, where your friends and family can enjoy a selection of cheese and wine at the tasting centre. 

For your skydiving experience, you will receive a luxurious 10-minute limousine ride to Aldinga Airport. From there, you will fly up over the South Coast, experiencing spectacular views from the Adelaide CBD to Kangaroo Island, Goolwa, and Lake Alexandrina. 

Your instructor will complete the final checks before exiting the plane above South Australia's famous wine region. You will freefall at 220kmph before opening the parachute, where you will then have the chance to steer the parachute over the vineyards. 

Your instructor will land you on the ground back at Richard Hamilton Wines (Leconfield Winery) in front of your family and friends. Then, on to the winery to join your friends and family for some well-deserved wine!

Adelaide Skydiving Centre at Lower Light 

If you want to experience the excitement and culture of skydiving, then Adelaide Skydiving Centre at Lower Light is the drop zone for you. 

You can choose between a Tandem Skydive or a Solo Skydive course. Lots of experienced skydivers jump there every day. You will see people train for competitions in every discipline, including wingsuiting, big formations, canopy piloting, and many more. 

The atmosphere is what makes Lower Light so special. 

The South Australian Sports Parachute Club has owned the facilities for over 60 years, making it Australia's second-oldest drop zone. It's estimated that over 700,000 jumps have been completed during that time. There is a bar for you to relax at and plenty of space for everyone to watch the excitement that goes on around the drop zone. 

You will experience views of the Adelaide CBD, Semaphore Beach, York Peninsula, and the Barossa Valley on the way to height. 

You will likely witness a group of fun jumpers leaving the plane before you! 

Dress for your jump according to the weather on the day in loose comfortable clothing. 

• A T-shirt when warm, and a jumper if cold.
• You must wear fully enclosed lace up shoes such as runners or sneakers, thongs or open toed shoes or slip on shoes are not allowed.
• We will give you pants to wear that go over your clothes for the jump to protect your own clothes on landing.

• Yes, glasses and contact lenses maybe worn during the jump. 
• We will give you a pair of goggles to wear for your skydive which will fit over your glasses.

• From the time you arrive until the time you complete your Tandem jump, it may take a couple of hours or longer. 
• There is digital paperwork and a briefing to complete, followed by gearing up and then the plane ride to height. 
• You may finish earlier but please allow up to 4 hours on the day for your jump to be completed.

No, according to the safety rulings of the Australian Parachute Federation you can’t wear your own video or photographic equipment, however you can purchase a copy of the footage of your exciting jump taken by the instructor’s approved equipment.

If the weather is such that we are unable to jump, we may wait for it to get better. 

• We cannot normally accurately predict the weather, but you are requested to call us about one hour prior to arriving for your jump to check the weather status. 
• If you cannot jump due to the weather, we will reschedule your jump to another time and date.

The entire team is dedicated to a high quality tandem skydiving experience. 

• As such we all have current licensing and safety requirements up to date, our plane is maintained according to CASA and APF requirements.
• Our Chief Instructor attends the APF Annual Conference to remain informed and in control of current regulations and industry developments.

You will be jumping with one of our highly experienced Tandem Instructors who will conduct your briefing and put any of your fears at rest. 

Feel free to check out some of our staff profiles.

There may be others in the plane jumping at the same time as you. We have two aircraft and are able to take several people for their experience at a time.

Yes. We always land in the same place as your meeting point. Friends and family can enjoy the casual atmosphere until the time you jump out of the plane, watching you land back on the ground.

Gift vouchers are to be paid in full and are valid for 12 months. They may be transferred to another person under similar weight considerations but they are non refundable.

Usually yes, but sometimes no. 

• Walk-ups cannot be guaranteed and are given priority behind guests with reservations. 
• Some days may be completely booked out, so we do recommend making a booking and securing a slot.

Yes. A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required to make a booking. 

• This will then come off the total price of the skydive. The remainder may then be paid on the day of the jump. 
• If paying by Bank Transfer, ensure you include your name with the payment, and make the payment at least three days before the jump to ensure it clears our bank.

We do not usually need a Doctors Certificate from you, but you need to be in good general health to be able to participate and enjoy your skydive. 

We reserve the right to refuse anyone based on their age, weight or health, if we believe them to be an unacceptable risk.

Yes, there are restrictions. 

We are able to accommodate people weighing up to 110kg for a Tandem Skydive, but this depends strictly on several variables such as fitness, BMI (Body Mass Index), and suitable weather conditions.

Alcohol or drugs are not to have been consumed or taken, a minimum of eight hours prior to jumping.

Rescheduling or postponements for jumps more than 72 hours prior to the jump may be done with no penalty. 

• Due to staffing rosters, changes requested less than 72 hours prior to the jump may incur a rebooking/admin fee of $70 per booking.

Deposits are non refundable. 

• If the provider (Adelaide Tandem Skydiving) is unable to complete your skydive on your requested date for reasons such as bad weather, bookings are to be rescheduled to a mutually agreed date and time that is within six months of the original booking date.

• To do a Tandem, from 1 Apr 22 you need to be a minimum of 16 years old with parent/guardians consent.
• For the solo course (Accelerated Freefall) you also need to be a minimum of 16 years old with parent/guardians consent. There is no upper age limit but health and weight restrictions do apply (see Health and Fitness above).

On weekdays we require you to book a minimum of two people, with the Video and Photo package if wanting to jump at either of our locations. On weekends you may book for just one person with or without the video package option.