AFF Course Hunter Valley
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.
- AFF Packages or PAYG
- 15,000 feet skydives
- All gear and instruction included
- Experienced APF instructors


Spoiler Alert: Your weekend plans are about to get a lot more vertical.
Hunter Valley AFF Course options

AFF Stage 1
- APF student membership
- Pre-course online training
- Full day ground training
- AFF Stage 1
- All gear and materials

AFF Full Course
- APF student membership
- Pre-course online training
- Full day ground training
- 9 AFF Stages
- All gear and materials

A-Licence Package
- AFF Full Course, plus:
- Videos of all AFF skydives
- 6 additional jumps with gear hire
- A licence course and exam

B-Rels Package
- AFF Full Course, plus:
- Videos of all AFF skydives
- 12 additional jumps with gear hire (8 of which can be coached B-Rels)
- A licence course and exam
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.
All instruction, fees, gear and materials are included with your course, as described in our different AFF options
- 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
- 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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30+ years training skydivers in Australia
Experienced instructors and coaches in all disciplines
6 locations with AFF Course to Learn to Skydive
Best prices, flexible payment options and packages

30+ years training skydivers in Australia
Experienced instructors and coaches in all disciplines
6 locations with AFF Course to Learn to Skydive
Best prices, flexible payment options and packages

Enrol in the AFF Course
Submit your no-commitment expression of interest and we will be in touch to discuss your goals and availability. Our instructors evaluate applications individually.
AFF Course Hunter Valley FAQs
Get answers to some of the most common questions about learning to skydive in the Hunter Valley
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.
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.
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
You can buy jump tickets with gear hire while you put together your first set of gear, with guidance from your skydiving instructors.
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.
Yes, your APF licence will be valid in other countries, although temporary or visitor memberships may be required.
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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