New Zealand · BUNGY JUMPING
Good bungy jumping tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride KJet’s big yellow jet boat from Queenstown’s Main Town Pier across Lake Wakatipu, then up the Kawarau and Shotover rivers. Expect speeds up to 95 kph, repeated 360-degree spins, mountain views, and helpful guides such as Puni, Sam, Reuben, and Charles. You will likely get wet, even in good weather.
“Fantastic fun filled ride. Had a great time. A must do in Queenstown.”
Board KJet at Queenstown’s Main Town Pier for a one-hour ride across Lake Wakatipu and along the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. Your captain handles speeds up to 95 km/h, tight turns, and 360-degree spins. Expect spray, sharp mountain views, and a lively family-friendly outing for ages two and up.
“We had a super fun ride with Anton today!! He swirled us and splashed us and thrilled us with spins! It was awesome. We highly recommend this boat ride!”
Start at RealNZ’s Queenstown Visitor Centre, then race along the Kawarau River by jet boat before switching to a raft. Expect grade 2-3 rapids, swimming, an optional three-meter rock jump, and the 400-meter Dog Leg rapid. Guides including Gabe, Guy, Matt, Mark, Danny, and Zane are praised for fun, calm instruction.
“What a great day!! The guides were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and fun. We started with an amazing jet boat ride on the river and then fun white water rafting. Everyone on staff was super helpful and friendly”
Take a 25-minute jet boat ride at up to 95 km/h to the Kawarau River rafting station, then paddle 8 kilometers of Grade 2 to 3 rapids with an English-speaking guide. You can swim, race rafts, attempt a cliff jump, and finish with the 400-meter Dog Leg rapid.
“It was a perfect match to do the speedboat and then the rafting. The river is definitely fine for beginners and there are plenty of opportunities to swim in the stunningly beautiful water. The guides are also super nice! Highly recommend”
You jump 43 metres from the historic Kawarau Bridge with AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand. Choose a solo or tandem jump, then decide if you want to touch the glacier-fed Kawarau River. Your booking includes photos, video, and free transport from central Queenstown.
“An awesome time!! Highly recommend overcoming your fears and doing it!”
Head from central Queenstown to the Nevis Playground for a 70m free-fall and 300m swing over the Nevis River. AJ Hackett guides handle the safety briefing, gear, and launch. Choose solo or tandem styles, and take home photos and videos included in the $194 price.
“Absolutely incredible can’t wait to do it again”
You’ll jump 35 metres from Hanmer Springs’ historic Ferry Bridge toward the Waiau River, then bounce back on the bungy cord. The 30-minute outing includes a t-shirt and certificate. Bring courage, leave pocket items behind, and buy photos or GoPro footage afterward if available.
“Just go for it my daughter was scared but she done it any way and now wants to do it again. She loved it”
Join RealNZ for a 4.5-hour introduction to whitewater rafting on the Kawarau River, with guides such as Mark, Matt, Morgan, and Nico. Expect wetsuits, coach transport, grade 2 to 3 rapids, a 400-meter Dog Leg rapid, optional rock jumping, and hot showers afterward.
“The guides were fun and we had the extra privilege of having 3 Polytech students on the trip too! Great work looking after the guests AND THE students! The students were fantastic too! Thanks to all!! Well done.”
AJ Hackett’s Nevis Bungy takes you from Queenstown into the remote Nevis Valley by shuttle and 4WD road. A see-through cable car carries you to a pod 134 metres above the Nevis River. Expect a small group, English-speaking instructors, an 8.5-second freefall, and photos and video included.
Ride a bodyboard up to 12km along Queenstown’s Kawarau River with English-speaking guides, tackling grade 2 to 3 rapids, standing waves, whirlpools, and underwater currents. The 4.5-hour trip includes transport, a 5mm wetsuit, safety gear, snacks, and a small group capped at 10.
“So much fun and the guides took such good care of us. What a fun unique experience.”
You’ll receive an English-language safety briefing before jumping 35 meters from the 135-year-old Waiau Ferry Bridge. An instructor guides your launch, and a jet boat collects you below. The 45-minute activity suits first-time jumpers and small groups of up to five.
“I loved it! It was scary at first, but the instructor was amazing, you felt totally safe. Great job!”
Join RealNZ for a four-hour Queenstown rafting trip on the Kawarau River. With English-speaking guides such as Emma, you will handle grade 2 to 3 rapids, finish with the 400-meter Dog Leg, and choose an optional cliff jump when weather allows.
“The rafting itself was good so far. The organization can be improved. We were stuck in a broken bus in the middle of the highway. It took a long time before a replacement bus was ordered. The communication was not really good. And although we were innocent of the delay, time pressure was put on us when we showered/changed. (Free) photos were taken, but almost exclusively of the same boat(s). We only provided a single group photo for download.”
You’ll leap 47 meters from AJ Hackett’s Taupō platform toward the Waikato River, choosing a high-and-dry jump, water touch, or full submersion. English-speaking crew members handle the safety setup, and you can jump solo or tandem. Photos and video are included, with free parking and Taupō transport.
“Super vidéo et photos disponibles sur le site Dommage qu’il n’y a pas son 😱 cri 😁dans la vidéo sinon parfait 👍”
Ride from central Queenstown into the Nevis Valley for Australasia’s highest bungy, a 134m freefall, then a 300m canyon swing. AJ Hackett provides the shuttle, small groups, expert crew, and included photo and video package. The swing can be solo or tandem.
Take AJ Hackett’s 4WD shuttle from central Queenstown into the Nevis Valley for three rides in one day: a 134m bungy, a 70m drop into a 300m swing arc, and a 150m catapult launch. The small group is limited to six, and photos and video are included.
Pick a coastline, a crater rim or a cellar door.
