Learn to Skydive

AFF Course Melbourne

Q: Requirements to learn to skydive in the Hunter Valley

Age: Must be at least 16 years old. All minors will need parental or guardian consent.Weight: 110kg is the maximum weight allowed to learn to skydive in Australia.Health: Skydiving is not physically demanding, but students must be in good general health. Shoulder injuries or dislocations can be of concern.Time: Staying current is very important. We don’t recommend that AFF students and novice skydivers leave more than 2 weeks between jumps.English: AFF students must be able to read and speak English fluently to communicate successfully with instructors.

Learn to skydive in the Hunter Valley

Think your morning coffee gives you a rush? Cute. Try hurling yourself out of a perfectly good airplane at 15,000 feet. Our Learn to Skydive course in the Hunter Valley is guaranteed to make your heart race faster than a kangaroo on Red Bull. Next time someone asks “What’d you get up to this weekend?”, just try not to look too smug as you casually mention your date with gravity.

SKYONE

4.9

Based on 598 reviews

Hexsight Digital

03:02 19 Mar 25

Amazing experience, the team were great

Poppy Frankum

02:15 18 Mar 25

Neal was my instructor this morning, he was amazing and made it very fun. The whole experience was incredible. I highly recommend Skyone!

Florian Coutelle

22:05 17 Mar 25

The free fall was clearly too short. I suspect we jumped out of the plane way too early. The video recordings are too expensive. You pay $160 for a video with a handheld camera and to get another shot from a different perspective you have to pay another $120. From 95kg you have to pay an extra $50, but there is no difference from the dishes or anything. All in all, still a great experience!

Laura Küster

01:08 17 Mar 25

It was my second skydive and I absolutely loved it!! Thanks to Ware, I‘m actually thinking about learning how to skydive 🫢

Julie Bormolini

22:09 16 Mar 25

Something I said I would never do 🫣 BUTWhat an awesome experience and all the staff were very friendly and easygoing, I would highly recommend 😀

Nate Deas

09:31 15 Mar 25

Karla Watters

01:15 15 Mar 25

The best experience with my best friends! will definitely be jumping again in the future!

martha davies

02:03 14 Mar 25

The most amazing experience ever!! Toby was so fun and made me so relaxed before the jump - thank you !!

Margot Clarke

02:01 14 Mar 25

Genuinely the most amazing experience ever. Thank you so much!!! Daniel was so nice and helpful and chill- loved every minute!

Philomena Strachan

02:01 14 Mar 25

Neil was amazing in the skydive, so helpful and made the whole thing so fun. Super relaxed atmosphere for the whole trip that meant you weren’t nervous at all, 10/10 experience

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Learn to skydive bookings

AFF Course options

AFF Stage 1

$495

AFF Full Course

$2,399

A-Licence Package

$3,199

B-Rels Package

$4,799

Requirements to learn to skydive in the Hunter Valley

Age: Must be at least 16 years old. All minors will need parental or guardian consent.

Weight: 110kg is the maximum weight allowed to learn to skydive in Australia.

Health: Skydiving is not physically demanding, but students must be in good general health. Shoulder injuries or dislocations can be of concern.

Time: Staying current is very important. We don’t recommend that AFF students and novice skydivers leave more than 2 weeks between jumps.

English: AFF students must be able to read and speak English fluently to communicate successfully with instructors.

What's included with your AFF booking

All instruction, fees, gear and materials are included with your course, as described in our different AFF options

Our skydiving operation in the Hunter Valley

Our dropzone is located in Elderslie, about 45min from Newcastle, with a vibrant community to students and licensed skydivers.
Part of SKYONE, the most experienced skydiving company in Australia. We were pioneers, introducing the AFF Course in the country over 30 years ago.
You are in good hands with our team of skydiving instructors, licensed by the Australian Parachute Federation, with thousands of jumps each.
At SKYONE safety is our top priority. Our professional riggers meticulously inspect all gear, and our aircraft undergo regular maintenance by our team of engineers

Location and contact details

Skydiving location: 690C Moores Lane, Elderslie NSW 2335 – Get Directions
Contact us on 1300 759 348

What after the AFF Course? Learn about the path to your skydiving licence in Australia

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AFF Course Hunter Valley FAQs

Frequent Questions

Get answers to some of the most common questions about learning to skydive in the Hunter Valley

How long does it take to do the AFF course?

You can learn at your own pace, with no upfront payment for the full course required. Just bear in mind you should not leave more than 2 weeks between jumps when you are learning to skydive.

You can also complete the AFF course and obtain the A licence in just a few days with one of our AFF packages.

What experience do I need before the AFF course?

No previous experience required. If you’re looking to get a feel for it, a tandem skydive beforehand can be beneficial. It offers a preview of what to expect and may help reduce sensory overload during your first jump.

What is the total cost of the A Licence?

It typically takes between 15 and 25 jumps, with a minimum of 10 witnessed landings achieving the A licence accuracy requirements. This is usually between $3,199 and $4,000. Learn more about the skydiving licence in Australia

Do I need to buy my own gear after completing the AFF Course?

You can buy jump tickets with gear hire while you put together your first set of gear, with guidance from your skydiving instructors.

Can I fly a wingsuit after the AFF course?

Under current APF regulation: flying a wingsuit requires a minimum of 200 jumps, a D licence, and completing the wingsuit crest with a qualified coach.

Is the APF licence if I travel overseas?

Yes, your APF licence will be valid in other countries, although temporary or visitor memberships may be required.

Can I jump with other licensed skydivers after AFF?

Once you complete your B-rel table and get signed off by your Chief Instructor, you will be allowed to jump with other licensed skydivers, progressing to bigger groups with the Star Crest. Learn more about the path after you complete the AFF course

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