Skydiving in Western AustraliaTandem jumps and learn to skydive at Hillman Farm, Darkan
The Skydive School is a working skydiving club at Hillman Farm Airport, Darkan, 2.5 hours from Perth and 1.5 hours from Bunbury. Tandem skydives from $399, learn to skydive from $2,190, and we're the only WA dropzone running AFF all year. We jump Wednesday to Sunday.
Skydiving in WA at a glance
Darkan, WA
1.5 hours from Bunbury
8,000 ft or 14,000 ft
AFF courses all year
8:30 am to 5 pm
Under 18s with consent
How can I go skydiving in WA?
There are two ways to skydive in Western Australia: strapped to an instructor on a tandem skydive, or learning to jump on your own with an AFF (Accelerated Freefall) course. We do both at the same dropzone, with the same instructors.
First time? Do a tandem
No experience needed. After a short briefing you jump with an APF-rated tandem instructor from 8,000 ft ($399) or 14,000 ft ($489, around 60 seconds of freefall), then fly the parachute back to land on the airfield in front of your family and friends.
- Handicam video $179, or Handicam plus an outside camera flyer $289
- Book up to 5 people online; call us for bigger groups
- Unsafe weather? We reschedule you
Want to fly solo? Learn to skydive
Our 10-stage AFF course takes you from your first jump to solo skydiver in 5 days, with a maximum of 4 students and free on-site accommodation. Start with the AFF Starter (first 3 stages) for $2,190, do the full course for $3,635, or go all the way to your A-Licence with Fly With Friends from $5,610.
- Courses start every Wednesday, all year
- Two instructors beside you in freefall on your first jumps
- No tandem needed first
Where can I skydive in Western Australia?
We jump at Hillman Farm Airport near Darkan, in the Wheatbelt south-east of Perth. It's an inland airfield, so there's less of the coastal wind and cloud that holds up jumping near the beach, and skydivers have been jumping here since 1975. Pick your town for drive times and a day-trip plan.
How much does skydiving cost in WA?
All our prices are on the website. Here's the quick version; the full price list has everything, including licensed jumper rates.
| What | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Tandem skydive, 8,000 ft | $399 | Briefing, the jump with an APF tandem instructor, landing on the airfield |
| Tandem skydive, 14,000 ft | $489 | As above, with around 60 seconds of freefall |
| Video and photos | $179 or $289 | Handicam, or Handicam plus an outside camera flyer |
| AFF Starter (stages 1 to 3) | $2,190 | Ground school, 3 jumps, gear and parachute hire |
| Full AFF course (10 stages) | $3,635 | 5 days, all 10 stages, gear hire and on-site accommodation |
| Fly With Friends (to your A-Licence) | from $5,610 | AFF plus coached and solo jumps to 20 jumps, and the canopy handling course |
| Solo jump after AFF | $105 | Including gear hire; $70 a jump with your own rig |
| Gift cards | from $100 | Valid 3 years, emailed in minutes |
Prices in Australian dollars, per person, as at November 2026. See the price list and booking terms.
Why skydive with The Skydive School?
A real dropzone, not a tourist stop
Hillman Farm is a working skydiving club. While you're here you'll watch students in ground school, see licensed jumpers building formations, and land on the same airfield they do. Your briefing isn't rushed, and your family can watch from the ground.
The only WA dropzone running AFF all year
Courses start every Wednesday in every month, with a maximum of 4 students and free on-site accommodation. Skydivers have been jumping at Hillman Farm since 1975, and our inland weather gives stable conditions in every season.
Honest prices, easy booking
Our prices are on the website and they're the prices you pay. Book online with live availability, and if the weather isn't safe to jump we move you to another day.
Skydiving in WA: your questions
Where can I go skydiving in WA?
The Skydive School jumps at Hillman Farm Airport near Darkan, 2.5 hours from Perth and 1.5 hours from Bunbury. We run tandem skydives and learn-to-skydive (AFF) courses Wednesday to Sunday, all year, except our Christmas break from 21 December to 5 January.
How much does a tandem skydive cost in WA?
A tandem skydive at The Skydive School is $399 from 8,000 ft or $489 from 14,000 ft. Video is $179 (Handicam) or $289 (Handicam plus an outside camera flyer). Book online or call us.
How much does it cost to learn to skydive in WA?
The AFF Starter (first 3 stages) is $2,190, the full 10-stage AFF course is $3,635 including accommodation, and Fly With Friends, which takes you to your A-Licence, is from $5,610. Here's the full cost breakdown.
How far is skydiving from Perth?
Hillman Farm is about 2.5 hours from Perth by car, via Albany Highway through Williams. Most people come for the day; see our Perth day-trip guide.
Can you skydive in WA all year, including winter?
Yes. We jump Wednesday to Sunday in every month, and we're the only WA dropzone running AFF all year. Being inland means fewer of the coastal wind and cloud holds. If a day isn't safe to jump, we reschedule you.
How old do you have to be to skydive in WA?
You need to be at least 16 for a tandem or an AFF course, and under 18s need written consent from a parent or guardian. There's no upper age limit if you're fit and healthy; if you have a medical condition, call us before you book.
How high do you jump from?
Tandems jump from 8,000 ft or 14,000 ft, and 14,000 ft gives you around 60 seconds of freefall. AFF students jump from full altitude on their first stage with two instructors beside them.
Do I need to do a tandem before learning to skydive?
No. You can start the AFF course without ever having done a tandem. Plenty of our students do a tandem first for the experience, and that's fine too.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Skydiving depends on the weather. If it isn't safe to jump we move you to another day, and because we're inland that happens less often than on the coast. We'll be in touch before you drive out if the forecast looks doubtful.
I'm already a licensed skydiver. Can I jump at Hillman Farm?
Yes. Fun jumps are $105 including gear hire or $70 with your own rig, and hop and pops are $45 with your own gear. If it's been a while, our recurrency course gets you current again, and licensed jumpers can progress to wingsuiting. See the price list.
Pick your day and come skydiving
Tandem skydives from $399. Learn to skydive from $2,190, with courses starting every Wednesday.
Questions first? Call 0415 486 422
Updated November 2026 · The Skydive School, Hillman Farm Airport, Darkan WA