Bungy jumping in NZ: every site compared

AJ Hackett calls the Kawarau Bridge near Queenstown the World Home of Bungy, and a bungy jump is still on almost every adventure list for New Zealand. Today there are four public bungy sites, all run by AJ Hackett: two near Queenstown, one in Taupō and one under the Auckland Harbour Bridge. They range from a 40 m dip towards the sea to an 8.5 second fall at the Nevis.

This guide compares every site on height, price, age and weight limits, water touches and logistics, so you can pick the right one. Prices are in NZD, as at November 2026, from AJ Hackett’s own site.

Quick answer

Our pick: the Kawarau Bridge if you want the original, the Nevis if you want the biggest, and Taupō if you want a beautiful river jump for less.

Queenstown sites

Queenstown has two of the four sites and most of the combos.

Kawarau Bridge Bungy (43 m)

AJ Hackett calls it the World Home of Bungy. You jump 43 m from the historic suspension bridge towards the Kawarau River.

• Price: from $320 adult, $280 child
• Options: tandem, and a water touch if you ask your jump master at check-in. It is not guaranteed and depends on the river level.
• Afterwards: you are lowered to a boat waiting below.
• Getting there: the Kawarau Bungy Centre is on State Highway 6, about 23 km and 25 minutes from Queenstown, about halfway to Cromwell. There is free parking. Allow 1.5 hours if you drive yourself, or 2.5 hours on the Bungy Bus.

The same centre has the Kawarau Swing and Kawarau Zipride. Kids can do the zipride and swing from age 8, according to AJ Hackett.

Nevis Bungy (134 m)

The highest bungy in New Zealand, from a pod hanging on cables over the Nevis Valley. AJ Hackett says the free fall lasts 8.5 seconds.

• Price: from $395 (adult and child)
• Getting there: you cannot drive. The 4WD Bungy Bus leaves from the Queenstown Bungy Centre on the corner of Shotover and Camp streets and takes about 45 minutes. Allow 3.5 hours in total and check in 30 minutes before the bus.
• Afterwards: you are lifted back up to the pod.
• Not jumping? The Nevis Explorer is $50: ride the bus and the cable car to the pod and watch.

The Nevis also has the Nevis Swing and the Nevis Catapult.

The Ledge

AJ Hackett also has a site at The Ledge, at the top of the gondola above Queenstown. When we checked, it was listed for corporate and group events rather than as one of the four public bungy jumps, so check AJ Hackett’s site if you are interested. Our things to do in Queenstown guide covers the gondola and the rest of town.

Insider tip: if you can only fit in one Queenstown jump and the Nevis feels like too much, do the Kawarau Bridge first thing in the morning. It is only 25 minutes out of town, you can ask for a water touch, and you still have the afternoon free for the gondola or a jet boat.

Taupō

Taupō Bungy jumps 47 m from the cliffs above the Waikato River, which AJ Hackett describes as crystal clear.

• Price: from $275 adult, $235 child
• Options: tandem, water touch (not guaranteed) and freestyle jumps from the jump menu
• Duration: allow 1 hour
• Afterwards: you are lowered to a boat
• Getting there: free parking on site. From central Taupō it is about 20 to 25 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by bike along the Great Lake Walkway towards Spa Thermal Park
• Spectators: free, from a viewing deck over the river

Taupō is also a popular place to skydive, and AJ Hackett sells a bungy and skydive combo from $544. Our skydiving guide and things to do in Taupō guide cover the rest.

Auckland

Auckland Bridge Bungy (40 m)

Jump 40 m from the Auckland Harbour Bridge towards the Waitematā Harbour, with the option of an ocean touch.

• Price: from $260 adult, $220 child
• Weight: 35 to 150 kg; tandem jumpers have a maximum combined weight of 150 kg and can differ by no more than 30 kg
• Duration: allow 2 hours
• Afterwards: you are lifted back to the platform
• Getting there: about 5 to 10 minutes’ drive from downtown, or about a 20 minute walk or cycle along the Westhaven Promenade. Free parking. Check in 15 minutes early.

A Bridge Bungy and Climb combo is $325.

Auckland SkyJump (not a bungy)

From the Sky Tower, the SkyJump is a 192 m controlled descent on a cable at up to 85 km/h, landing in SKYCITY Plaza. It is not a bungy, but at 192 m it is a bigger drop than any of them. From $330 adult, $290 child, minimum age 10, 35 to 150 kg, allow 45 minutes.

Rules and weights

AJ Hackett’s rules, as at November 2026:

Other rules:

• Under 18s need an adult to sign consent at check-in. Under 14s must have an adult (18 or over) on site.
• Medical: read AJ Hackett’s medical requirements before you book.
• Height: there are no strict height limits, but you must fit securely in the harness.
• Glasses: you cannot wear glasses during the jump, because of the risk of breakage.
• Clothing: closed shoes, empty pockets and no loose jewellery. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your time.
• Weather: AJ Hackett operates in most weather, including rain, but weather can affect the weight ranges on the day.

Prices

Bungy prices start at $260 to $395, and combos are where you can save if you want to do more than one thing:

AJ Hackett says booking direct includes photos and video, an activity T-shirt and free changes or cancellation up to 24 hours before. It also offers a best price guarantee if you find the same experience cheaper elsewhere. If you cancel more than 24 hours ahead you get a full refund minus a 1.99% card fee. If it cancels for weather or safety reasons, you get a full refund or free reschedule. If you get to the edge and decide not to jump, that is generally non-refundable.

Which one should you book?

• First bungy, want the story: Kawarau Bridge.
• Want the biggest: Nevis, and give it half a day.
• On a North Island trip: Taupō, ideally combined with Huka Falls.
• Only in Auckland: Harbour Bridge, or the SkyJump if you want height without the bounce.