Is bungee jumping one of your life’s goals? If so, here’s all you need to know about some of New Zealand’s biggest and finest jumps. While Queenstown provides a variety of high-adrenaline experiences, Hanmer Springs offers a simpler leap for beginners. New Zealand offers everything, whether you’re seeking a swimming dip or a tandem leap.
1. Queenstown
A variety of bungy jumps with varying levels of thrill are available in Queenstown. The Skyline in Queenstown offers the ledge bungy, which is accessible by gondola. Instead of taking the elevator up to the top, take the hiking trails if you want a pre-bungy workout. With a height of 47 meters, the freestyle bungy offers jumpers breathtaking vistas of the surroundings.
Check the jump’s status beforehand, though, as it’s now closed. Try the Kawarau jump if you wish to jump off a bridge in New Zealand. Tandem jumping is an option on this 43-meter bungy jump for a special experience to enjoy with a buddy or partner. You can also choose to take a dip in the water below.
The first bungy jump in history took place in Kawarau! Try the incredible 134-meter Nevis leap for the most daring thrill-seekers. This bungy delivers 8.5 seconds of freefall and is the highest in New Zealand! Make sure you experience the catapult or zip ride while you are in Queenstown.
2. Auckland
The only ocean touch available in New Zealand is at the Auckland bridge leap. Combine a fully guided bridge walk with a 40-meter jump for breathtaking city views. The bungy pod is fastened to the underside of the bridge, waiting for daring jumpers to make the plunge.
Try the 192-meter sky jump from Auckland’s Skytower for a little bit of a different experience. This controlled fall offers an alternative to the standard bungy and enables you to descend 53 stories at a pace of 85 kph in under 11 seconds.
3. Hanmer Springs
Less than two hours from Christchurch is the resort town of Hanmer Springs, which caters to visitors and travelers with a variety of activities. Make your way to the Waiau Ferry Bridge if you wish to bungy jump, where you may take a 35-meter leap while admiring the mountain beauty.
Jump off the 135-year-old bridge and see your dread transform into excitement as you sprint for the water below. After you leap, a jet boat will pick you up and bring you back to land. The ideal bungy for novice jumpers is this one.
4. Rotorua
The North Island’s tourist hub, Rotorua, sometimes known as “Rotovegas,” serves a wide range of tourists. You can go on a solo or tandem freefall at Velocity Valley’s 43-meter height. As you accelerate to up to 60 kmph, push yourself to the maximum.
If you want even more exhilaration, try the world’s only pedal-powered monorail, the “Shweeb Race,” a jet boat ride, or a sky swing. The ideal playground for thrill seekers is Rotorua.
5. Taupo
Taupo Bungy is the only clifftop jumping experience in New Zealand from a cantilever platform that places you high and out over the Waikato River’s tranquil, blue waters. The Taupo Bungy is a flexible jump that offers tandem and water dipping options; you may either experience a full-body submersion or simply skim the cool top with your fingers. Additionally, you can save money on the total package by combining the jump with the Cliffhanger Extreme Swing.
6. Shotover River
The Shotover Canyon Swing offers a different experience even though it isn’t a bungy leap. You can attempt the highest cliff jump in the world over the Shotover River in Queenstown’s bungy district, which features a 60-meter freefall. Canyon Swing’s staff is eager to customize your experience for you by giving you a variety of jumping alternatives. Face your fears and take the jump into the void to feel free.
