The feeling is electric, and if you’re not completely terrified and able to have a moment to take it all in, you’ll score some unforgettable views as you fall through the air.

The time of day that you go sky diving will determine what sort of experience you have, and whilst any time will be memorable, it’s worth knowing what your options are before booking.

No better way to start your day than jumping from a plane!

If you ask any experienced jumper or speak to the companies that organise skydiving, the unanimous call is that early mornings are the best time to go.

The crisp morning air means the views are at their optimum level, the sun is not too harsh yet, so your photos and videos of you jumping will be most well-lit, and the weather is generally the calmest in the morning so your jump and the ride up will be smooth sailing.

The morning will likely mean less delays because of the calm weather, and you’ll be up in the air before you know it.

Skydiving for first time jumpers can be an extremely nerve-wracking experience. Going early in the morning means less time for you to think about what you’re about to do, panic and bail on the whole thing!

And you never know, you might love it so much you’ll want to go again. An early morning booking gives you more chance to be able to jump twice on the same day. Welcome to the thrill-seeker life; you’ll always be wanting more!

If you’re not a morning person, you’ve got options

Whilst the morning offers many pros for skydiving, it’s certainly not the preferred option for everyone. If you’re jumping in the middle of winter, the freezing cold mornings and higher chance of rain or unsavoury conditions can be a big turn off.

The afternoons are a busy time in the skies, but there is nothing wrong with jumping at this time of day. You’ll be warmer for one thing, and naturally you’ll still be spoilt with the views.

The afternoons can be met with trickier weather conditions like high winds, so be aware you may be delayed while it calms down, but you shouldn’t be too bothered by this as safety is always the number one priority when it comes to skydiving.

Skydiving across Melbourne

Skydiving in Melbourne is a hugely popular activity for both locals and visitors, as there are several spectacular locations in and around the city that offer incredible sights.

If the bustling and beautiful city skyline of Melbourne is your thing, you can take the leap in St Kilda – located just 20 minutes Southeast of the CBD. This drop zone is one of the closest to any city, and you’ll have all of Melbourne and it’s surrounding suburbs to one side, and the vast ocean to the other.

For an entirely different perspective, you can make your way out to the Yarra Valley in Melbourne’s outer east, and be treated to rolling green landscape for miles as you soar over farms and wineries.

Last but not least, one of Victoria’s most popular highlights – the Great Ocean Road – makes for a pretty remarkable drop zone! Picture this; begin your day with a dose of sky-diving, beautiful ocean views and top it off with a visit to the iconic 12 Apostles – that’s a day you’ll be talking about for years.

No matter what time of the day you choose to take to the skies, you’ll be guaranteed a once in a lifetime experience. And think of it this way – a jump in the morning means a pretty good adrenaline rush to carry you through the rest of the day. You’ll feel on top of the world.

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