Overview
Skydiving is one of those activities people either know they'll love or are certain they'll hate. Maybe jumping out of a plane gets your blood pumping. Or maybe you like the idea of riding the wind, but aren't so keen on the leaping from an aircraft part.
Enter indoor skydiving facility iFLY Downunder, a place that understands great heights and parachutes aren't for everybody. There, adrenaline junkies can get their thrills without the plane, not to mention the fear of colliding with the ground. A giant glass tunnel and wind generator combination is iFLY Downunder's secret to recreating the high-octane, high-altitude experience, with patrons soaring around a state-of-the-art, fully controlled, ultra-safe environment. Top instructors will be on hand to help, and a viewing platform means everyone you know can come along to watch.
Given that the Gold Coast already boasts a wealth of other adventurous endeavours — including three theme parks and two water parks — the south-east Queensland tourist spot really is the ideal place for iFLY Downunder's second Australian location (their Sydney facility has been up and running since early 2014). Now, even when they're not at the glitter strip's glistening beaches, locals and tourists alike can pretend they're Johnny Utah in Point Break.
Find iFLY Downunder at 3084 Surfers Paradise Boulevard on the Gold Coast from January 15, 2016. Visit their website and Facebook page for more information.
Image via iFLY Downunder.