Indoor skydiving at iFLY Perth is an unforgettable way to give kids (and grown-ups!) the thrilling feeling of free fall, without needing to jump out of a plane. Located on Great Eastern Highway in Rivervale, just ten minutes from the Perth CBD, iFLY’s impressive glass wind tunnel lets you float and fly on a column of air while friends and family watch from just metres away. It’s suitable for almost everyone aged three and up, making it a brilliant option for birthdays, school holidays, special occasions or just a fun family day out.
A typical first-time experience runs for about an hour from start to finish. When you arrive, you’ll check in and complete a waiver before heading to a pre-flight training session with one of iFLY’s qualified instructors. This briefing covers everything you need to know, including body position, what it feels like in the tunnel and the key hand signals the instructor will use to help you adjust your posture while you’re flying. It’s straightforward and very reassuring, especially for nervous kids or adults who aren’t quite sure what to expect.
Next, you’re fitted out with all the gear you need: a flight suit, helmet, goggles and earplugs. There are a range of flight suits to choose from, including fun superhero-style suits for kids, which definitely add to the excitement. Underneath your suit, you just wear comfortable clothes and lace-up sneakers or runners – open shoes and sandals aren’t allowed. Once everyone is geared up, your group heads to the tunnel area, where you’ll take turns stepping into the airflow with your instructor.
Flights take place inside a vertical glass wind tunnel, where a powerful fan system generates a smooth, controlled updraft. When it’s your turn, you simply lean forward into the wind and the air lifts you off the net, with your instructor holding and guiding you the whole time. First-timers usually fly just a few metres above the net, which feels plenty high when you’re in there, and most beginner packages include two separate flights. Each flight lasts close to a minute, giving you roughly the same amount of free-fall time you’d get in a traditional skydive from around 14,000 feet – but without any parachutes or planes in sight.
As you gain confidence, your instructor may offer the option of a “high flight” upgrade, where they take you spinning higher up into the tunnel for a dramatic finish. This add‑on costs extra and is completely optional, but many families say it’s the highlight of their session. Between flights, you sit on the bench next to the tunnel watching the rest of your group, cheering each other on and picking up tips.
For family members who aren’t flying, there’s a dedicated viewing area with clear sightlines into the tunnel so they can watch all the action and snap photos or videos.
iFLY Perth runs sessions seven days a week, including public holidays, and offers a wide range of packages. Alongside standard “first-time flyer” experiences, there are birthday party packages, group and corporate bookings, school STEM excursions and “Flight School” style programs for kids who want to learn skills and progress as sport flyers.
Designed for ages 4 to 17, Flight School runs as a weekly class where students learn the sport of indoor skydiving with one-on-one coaching from a certified instructor in a small group setting. Across the term, kids build real flying skills in the tunnel while also working on teamwork, confidence, goal-setting and leadership. Each session includes a briefing, warm-up, several minutes of individual flight time, debrief and video review, plus photos and videos to take home. At iFLY Perth, Flight School currently runs on Wednesday afternoons (5pm flight time), and with regular practice and guidance from passionate instructors, keen young flyers can progress from basic stability right through to competition-level moves.
iFLY is also known for its “All Abilities” sessions, designed to support people with a wide range of physical and cognitive needs. With wheelchair access throughout the facility and experienced instructors, it’s one of the few adventure activities in Perth that can genuinely be tailored for almost all abilities.
There’s no full café on site, but you’ll find a small tuck shop-style counter selling drinks and snacks, and you’re close to plenty of food options along Great Eastern Highway if you want a more substantial meal before or after your flights. Parking is available, and the central location makes it easy to combine your visit with a city outing or a stay at one of the nearby hotels. Because popular times and school holiday periods can book out in advance, it’s a good idea to check availability and secure your session online.
For families looking for something a bit different, iFLY Perth is a fantastic way to mark milestones like birthdays and Father’s Day, reward kids for a big achievement, or simply try something memorable together. With highly trained instructors, a big emphasis on safety and a genuinely inclusive approach, it’s an experience that kids, teens and adults talk about long after they’ve “landed”.
iFLY Perth Indoor Skydiving
Address: 143 Great Eastern Freeway, Rivervale, Perth WA 6103
Opening hours: Open 7 days a week, including public holidays. Session times vary; check the website for live availability.
Website: https://www.iflyworld.com.au/locations/ifly-perth/
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