Bungy & Canyon Swings

What makes bungy jumping or canyon swinging in New Zealand so special compared to doing it anywhere else? It's the combination of unparalleled scenery and the memorable experiences that stick with you long after the adrenaline fades. New Zealand offers a diverse range of bungy jumping and canyon swinging experiences. From the heart-stopping Nevis Bungy to the iconic Kawarau Bridge, there's an adventure for every thrill-seeker.

Nevis Bungy — 134 m, Queenstown

The one you’ll still talk about ten years from now.

If bungy had a boss level, Nevis is it. You’ll ride out from Queenstown into big-sky high country where the road alone feels like a preview reel. A cable-car shuttle ferries you to a suspended pod strung between canyon walls—and yes, it sways a little. The platform doors open, the wind funnels through, and the river looks impossibly small. That first lean isn’t brave; it’s honest. Then gravity takes over and you drop—really drop—long enough to scream, go silent, then scream again. The rebound punches pure relief through your chest. You’ll come up laughing, guaranteed.

Why go?: Biggest freefall in NZ, the most cinematic setting, and a story with instant legend status.

Same canyon, different flavour of chaos.

Not everyone lives for the straight-down drop. Enter the Nevis Catapult—a high-tension sling that launches you horizontally to highway speeds. It’s zero-to-howl in under two seconds. The Nevis Swing is the world’s biggest swing: a giant arc across the canyon that feels like being scooped up by a friendly giant and yeeted into space (technical term).

Why go: Variety. If a vertical drop makes your knees whisper “nope,” these still deliver that “I did it!” high.
Who it suits: Groups of friends (tandem on the swing is chaos and bonding in one), content creators chasing reactions.
How to stack the day: Make it a “Nevis triple”: Catapult + Swing + Bungy. You’ll sleep like a rock.

Freestyle bungy with ridiculous views.

The Ledge sits high above town, accessed by the Skyline gondola. It’s a waist-harness setup, which means more freedom: backflips, starfish, ridiculous wind-milling—go on then. As you step off, Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu tilt beneath you in a painter’s palette of blue and green. It’s less “terrifying abyss,” more “high-altitude playground,” and a great second jump after Kawarau.

Why go: Skyline views, creative jumps, easy to pair with luge runs and sunset drinks.
How to stack the day: Do the luge, grab a drink at the Stratosfare bar, then time your jump for golden hour.
Local tip: Operations can be seasonal. Verify availability first.

Short travel time, big hit, easy to bundle with other thrills.

Velocity Valley is an adventure park, so everything’s efficient: quick check-in, quick queue, big payoff. The bungy has that classic “countdown/step/boom” arc and you can stack it with jet sprint boats, the Agrojet, the Swoop giant swing, and the quirky Shweeb. If you’re trying to fit “lots of fun” into “not much time,” this is the way.

Why go: Zero faff; more action per hour than almost anywhere.
How to stack the day: Morning geysers and Māori carving at Te Puia, lunch in town, afternoon Velocity Valley, then a forest night glow-worm kayak on Lake Rotoiti.
Local tip: Look for bundle deals—they’re genuinely good value.

Urban bungy with sails, skyline, and Rangitoto on the horizon.

There’s something deliciously cheeky about doing a bungy in New Zealand’s biggest city. You’ll kit up at sea level, climb structure-side like a steel catwalk insider, then jump with sails and skyline behind you. On a crisp winter’s day, the harbour turns bright silver and the photos are magic.

Why go: Only-in-Auckland vibe, easy to slot into a city itinerary, iconic backdrop.
Who it suits: Time-poor travellers, cruise visitors, business-trip adrenaline hunters.
How to stack the day: Morning jump, brunch in Ponsonby, afternoon ferry to Waiheke for zipline + vineyards.
Local tip: The bridge walk (no jumping) is a great add-on for anyone in your group who wants views without the leap.