The Ultimate West Aussie Detour: From Pink Lakes to Skydives Over Rottnest
What happens when you skip the fast lane and take the scenic route instead? For the team behind Subaru’s Great Australian Detour, the journey through Western Australia was all about soaking up the unexpected. Along the way, they discovered a trail of natural wonders, local gems and a sky-high adventure that stood out above the rest – a tandem skydive with Skydive Geronimo.
This time the Detour took them down WA’s stunning coastline, through places like Jurien Bay where sea lions play in crystal-clear lagoons, and across salt flats glowing in hues of pink at Hutt Lagoon. But the real highlight? Floating through the sky above Rottnest Island, catching a view that most only dream about.
It’s no surprise they ended up here. Rottnest is one of WA’s most iconic spots and home to the only beach landing tandem skydive in the region. That’s where we come in. At Skydive Geronimo, we specialise in delivering unforgettable jumps, with views that stretch from the Perth skyline to the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Our founder and Chief Instructor, Glenn Stutt, has more than 20,000 jumps to his name and brings decades of skydiving experience to every jump. Together with our dedicated team, Skydive Geronimo offers the only tandem skydives over Rottnest Island with a beach landing – an experience that’s as scenic as it is unforgettable.
The Subaru crew captured it perfectly – that feeling when the door opens, the air rushes past and suddenly you’re flying. The fear is left behind in the plane, and what’s waiting below is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Australia. It’s raw, real and unforgettable.
If you’re planning your own road trip through WA or just looking for a way to see Rottnest from a new angle, this is your sign to make the leap. Trust us – it’s a detour worth taking.
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Check out our Skydive Rottnest experiences or learn more about Skydive Perth packages and get ready to see Western Australia like never before.
Glenn is a successful Skydive Instructor who’s successfully turned his lifelong passion into an award-winning adventure tourism business. His love for the thrill of the jump began over three decades ago in Matamata, New Zealand. 20,000+ jumps later and with the highest Australian Chief Instructor / Instructor A ratings under his belt, he and his wife, Amy, dedicate their lives to running the Western Australian-based Skydive Geronimo, the only company licensed to provide tandem jumps over one of the pearls of the Indian Ocean, Rottnest Island.
Glenn works tirelessly in all aspects of the business – from student and instructor training through to equipment safety, PR, Australian Parachute Federation (APF) and Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) compliance and everything in between. He also delivers education sessions to local pilots about skydiving operations in Perth and the surrounding area.
