Skydiving from Collie55 minutes up the road
We're at Hillman Farm Airport, Darkan, east of Collie
Head east out of Collie on the Coalfields Highway and you'll find Hillman Farm Airport near Darkan. It's about 55 minutes (77 km), and we jump Wednesday to Sunday, all year round.
About 55 minutes
East to Darkan
No experience needed
200+ reviews
Collie to Hillman Farm
About as simple as a drive gets: one highway, east.
East on the Coalfields Highway
Head east out of Collie on the Coalfields Highway towards Darkan. Google Maps puts it at about 77 km and 55 minutes.
Through Darkan
From Darkan, the airfield is about 12 minutes out of town along Hillman Road. Search "The Skydive School" in Google Maps and it will take you right to us.
Keep some time up your sleeve
Trucks and roadworks can slow you down, so build in a buffer. Running late? 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. Coming from the coast? Here's the drive from Bunbury.
Your local dropzone, just up the highway
The Skydive School is at Hillman Farm Airport near Darkan, about 55 minutes east of Collie. Skydivers have been jumping here since 1975, and we're the only WA dropzone running AFF all year.
Close to home
From Collie it's under an hour to Hillman Farm. Jump in the morning, watch your mates land, and be home by the afternoon.
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 Collie: your questions
Is there skydiving near Collie?
Yes. The Skydive School is at Hillman Farm Airport near Darkan, about 55 minutes (77 km) east of Collie along the Coalfields 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 Collie?
About 77 km, or roughly 55 minutes, east along the Coalfields Highway to Darkan, then about 12 minutes out of town along Hillman Road.
Can I do it as a day trip?
Easily. Allow a few hours at the airfield for your briefing, gearing up, the aircraft schedule and the weather, and you'll still be home for dinner.
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 Collie?
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