Skydiving with 'the thrillionaire'

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Some may ask why anyone would jump from a plane, but spend a day with Nik Halik and the only acceptable question is why not?

Nik has climbed the highest peaks, explored the ocean floor, chased the wildest storms - he loves a thrill and has the resources to chase them. That's why this multi-millionaire is dubbed "the thrillionaire".

"Firstly, I wasn't born rich, I was born rich with potential," Nik said.

A talented musician, at 14 Nik was teaching guitar; by 17 he'd saved $30,000 dollars in tuition fees. An astute investor, he has now a millionaire many times over, giving him the freedom to chase his wildest dreams.

Nik says the most thrilling thing he has done was diving down to the Titanic.

"It was a time capsule, you know, 1912, and it times it was very, very emotional - the luggage, the suitcases, the dreams of all the immigrants on board. The majesty of the ship, the grandeur of it - it was amazing," Nik said.

Deep lows and grand highs - if it's a rush he'll do it. And now, the thrill of thrills, Nik is set to be the first Australian civilian to enter space. He says it’s been a childhood dream since age four.

"You know, I saw re-runs of Neil Armstrong on the moon and at age four I proclaimed I wanted to become an astronaut.," Nik said.

Space travel is easily the most expensive hobby on earth. Nik's flight will cost him $30million for no guaranteed return. At any time, Nik could fail a medical, or one of his many survival tests, and if that were to happen, there is no refund.

Don't call him a space tourist - this is real astronaut training. Take the centrifuge for example - Nik is regularly put into the machine and his body subjected to G-forces, which are just shy of fatal.

Nik could make it to the international space station as early as October and if that happens, his next goal is to walk on the moon. That would cost $100 million.

If you want a wallet like Nik's, he believes anyone can have it.

"The number one thing is finding better gainful employment for the money you do earn, of knowing where to invest and knowing how to invest and knowing what to invest in," he said.

In Australia to promote his book, "Thrillionaire" is Nik's answer to people searching for a life like his. His biggest tip – attack life, you never know when it will end.

"I don't fear death, but I want to spend as much time here as possible," Nik said.

Even if he does vacate earlier than expected, Nik Halik will still get to the moon.

"In my will I've actually paid an American company to rocket my remains, my ashes, they will be jetted to the surface of the moon to remain there forever," he said.

Further information

For skydiving info visit www.sydneyskydivers.com.au or phone Hervey Bay on 1300 558 616, or Cairns shop on 1800 805 432.