Bungy jumping in Queenstown

Commercial bungy started here. In November 1988 AJ Hackett and Henry van Asch opened the world's first paying jump off the Kawarau Bridge and charged $75 a go. They still run every bungy in the district, and the choice now comes down to how high you want to go and how far you want to drive.

Pick your jump

Kawarau Bridge Bungy

43 metres off the original bridge, twenty minutes east at Gibbston. The most manageable of the three, and the only one where you choose whether to stay dry, touch the water, or go in properly. Solo or tandem. From $320, and about an hour and a half if you drive yourself.

Nevis Highwire Bungy

134 metres from a pod slung across the Nevis valley — New Zealand's highest, with 8.5 seconds of freefall. There is no public road in, so you go by bus and 4WD, then a cable car out to the pod. Four hours all up, from $395, Thursday to Monday.

The Ledge Bungy

The town jump, at Skyline on Bob's Peak. Currently closed — AJ Hackett has not announced a reopening date.

Ledge Swing

Also currently closed while construction affects access at Skyline.

Not jumping?

The Kawarau Bungy Centre is free to walk into, and the decks look straight down at the bridge. There is a bar, a café and free parking, so it works if only half your group is going over the edge. The Kawarau Swing and the Kawarau Zipride run from the same site.

Practical detail

Book at least 48 hours ahead for any jump. Check in 15 minutes before your slot, or 30 minutes before a bus.
Minimum ages are 10 at Kawarau and the Ledge, 13 at the Nevis. Under-15s need an adult to sign consent.
Weight limits vary by site and, at Kawarau, with how high the river is running.
Everything runs year-round. Winter shortens the Nevis timetable because the trip depends on daylight.

Prices and details checked August 2026 — confirm current rates with the operator when you book.