Skydiving from AlbanyUp Albany Highway
We're not in Albany: we're at Hillman Farm Airport, Darkan
Head north up Albany Highway and you'll find Hillman Farm Airport near Darkan. It's about 2.5 hours from Albany (around 240 km), and we jump Wednesday to Sunday, all year round.
About 2.5 hours
Via Mount Barker and Kojonup
No experience needed
Free bunkhouse for students
Albany to Hillman Farm
One long highway north, then a short run west across the Wheatbelt.
North on Albany Highway
Head north out of Albany on Albany Highway through Mount Barker.
On through Kojonup
Keep going north through Kojonup. It's a good stop for fuel and a coffee before the last stretch.
West to Darkan
North of Kojonup, turn west towards Darkan. The airfield is about 12 minutes from town along Hillman Road. Search "The Skydive School" in Google Maps and it will take you right to us.
Make a weekend of it
It's about 5 hours of driving there and back, so many people stay over. Running late on the day? Give us a call on 0415 486 422.
Drive times are estimates for normal conditions. Check Google Maps on the day for roadworks and traffic. Want to learn to skydive? Course students stay free on site for the 5-day course.
Worth the trip up Albany Highway
The Skydive School isn't in Albany. We're at Hillman Farm Airport near Darkan, where skydivers have been jumping since 1975, and we're the only WA dropzone running AFF all year.
A Great Southern road trip
From Albany it's about 2.5 hours up Albany Highway to Hillman Farm. Bring the crew, camp the night, and make a proper weekend of it.
Come for the jump, stay for the people
Hillman Farm has a real community feel. Local jumpers, students and first-timers all share the same airfield, and you'll get the same welcome whether it's your first jump or your five hundredth.
Learn to skydive close to home
Fancy going solo? Our 10-stage AFF course runs over 5 days at Hillman Farm, with accommodation included and a maximum of 4 students. See how the course works.
What people say about Hillman Farm
We're rated 5.0 stars from more than 200 Google reviews. Here are a few of them.
“Professional fun atmosphere from the min you drive through the gate (make sure you close it) to the time you leave … Get ya knees in the breeze and start jumping NOW”
“I brought 3 of my friends to tandems this weekend and man I WISH I HAD MY TANDEMS HERE!!!”
“The booking was easy and had constant updates about jump times and weather.”
“Even when the weather doesn’t allow jumping, it’s still an awesome place to hang out and be part of the community.”
What it costs
Here's what a jump costs. Every tandem includes your gear, your briefing and an APF-certified instructor.
Tandem from 8,000ft
$399About a 10-minute scenic flight and 20 seconds of freefall. A good pick if you're a little nervous or short on time.
Book this jumpTandem from 14,000ft
$489Up to 60 seconds of freefall, then a 5 to 7 minute parachute ride back down to Hillman Farm.
Book this jumpLearn to skydive
From $2,190Start with the AFF Starter (first 3 stages), or do the full 10-stage course over 5 days for $3,635, accommodation included.
See the courseVideo and photos
OptionalAdd a video and photo package when you book, so you can relive it (and show everyone at work on Monday).
See every priceSkydiving near Albany: your questions
Is there skydiving in Albany?
The Skydive School isn't in Albany. We're at Hillman Farm Airport near Darkan, about 2.5 hours north (around 240 km) via Albany Highway. Here's exactly where we are.
Where can I skydive in WA?
As of October 2026, WA has three active dropzones: Rottnest Island, Jurien Bay and The Skydive School at Hillman Farm, Darkan. Rottnest and Jurien Bay are great for a one-off tandem. If you want a real skydiving club, inland weather and the only AFF course running all year round, Hillman Farm is where you want to be.
How far is it from Albany?
Around 240 km, or about 2.5 hours, north on Albany Highway through Mount Barker and Kojonup, then west to Darkan.
Can I do it as a day trip from Albany?
You can, but it's a long day with about 5 hours of driving. Allow a few hours at the airfield too. Many people make a weekend of it, and there's camping and RV space at Hillman Farm.
Can I stay at the airfield?
Course students stay free in our on-site bunkhouse. For tandem days, there's camping and RV space at Hillman Farm. Call us on 0415 486 422 to check before you come.
How much does a tandem skydive cost?
$399 from 8,000ft (about 20 seconds of freefall) or $489 from 14,000ft (up to 60 seconds). Your gear, briefing and APF-certified instructor are included. See all our prices.
Can I learn to skydive if I live in Albany?
Yes. Our full 10-stage AFF course runs over 5 days at Hillman Farm for $3,635, with on-site accommodation included, so you don't drive back and forth each day. Or start with the AFF Starter (first 3 stages) for $2,190. See the course.
Who can do a tandem?
No experience needed. You need to be 16 or older (with parental consent if you're under 18) and up to 100 kg. On the day you'll sign waivers and become a member of the Australian Parachute Federation.
What days do you jump?
Wednesday to Sunday, all year round, weather permitting. We close for a Christmas break: Monday 21 December to Tuesday 5 January.
Pick your day and head inland
Tandem skydives from $399. Learn to skydive from $2,190.
Questions before you book? Call 0415 486 422