Tandem 8,000 Feet Skydive

Ever wondered why people jump out of planes? Find out for yourself. This is a great introduction to the thrill of skydiving. It takes just fifteen minutes of training, and then off you go securely harnessed to an experienced Jumpmaster. Enjoy the thrill and speed of fifteen seconds of freefall followed by the view on your five minute parachute ride. The Jumpmaster is in complete control all the way, leaving you free to enjoy the rush of freefall and admire the view.

On the ground you'll be suited up in skydiving gear and your professional skydiving instructors will run through a few "dirt dives" – practice skydiving exits from mock aircraft.

You'll also be taught the skydiving basics of canopy control and safe landing procedures. Once you're confident with this skydiving knowledge you'll enjoy a 20-minute flight to an altitude of 8,000 feet where, after a final check, it's time to hop out and take the quick way down!

The beauty of tandem skydiving is that it requires none of the usual intensive skydiving training, but offers 100 per cent of the mind-blowing, 200km/hr open-air thrill.

The feeling is often described as floating on a cushion of air as you hurtle through the sky for 15 seconds. The skydiving parachute is deployed at around 5,000 feet, offering an intensely serene experience and one of the world's greatest views – perfect for reflecting on the high-adrenalin skydiving adventure you've just enjoyed.

During the five-minute glide to earth you'll be taught to control your direction and descent speed and, once you touch down, you'll be on a high for weeks – guaranteed.