The Best Bungy Jumps in Queenstown, New Zealand

• Nevis Bungy – for the ultimate thrill. Nevis Bungy Jump. The big one! ...
• Kawarau Bridge Bungy – the classic. Kawarau Bridge Bungy. The original! ...
• Ledge Bungy – get the BEST view of Queenstown, then jump off it! The Ledge Bungy. The one with the view!

Which bungee jumping is the best?

Top 10 Highest Bungee Jumps in the World

• #1: Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge Bungee, China – 260 metres.
• #2: Macau Tower, China – 233 metres.
• #3: Contra Dam, Switzerland – 220 metres.
• #4: Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa – 216 metres.
• #5: Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, New Mexico USA – 206 metres.

What is the highest bungee jump in NZ?

AJ Hackett Bungy - Nevis Bungy (134m) Welcome to the best thing you've ever done. Go full throttle with our 134m Bungy (the highest in New Zealand).

Has anyone died on the Nevis Bungy?

But from the very first jumps, we knew it was something very special." Since the modest start, it's estimated that at least 4.5 million people around the world have taken a bungy jump, 75 per cent of them with the AJ Hackett brand, which has had no fatalities.

How much does it cost to bungee jump in Queenstown?

The cost to do the Kawarau bungy in Queenstown is the same per person if they jump tandem or solo. So it would cost $180 per adult and $130 per child. You can just book 1 adult & 1 child via the Book Now button on our website.

The Original Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jump in Queenstown

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What does AJ stand for in AJ Hackett?

Alan John "A.J." Hackett ONZM (born May 1958) is a New Zealand entrepreneur who popularised the extreme sport of bungy jumping. He made a bungy jump from the Eiffel Tower in 1987 and founded the first commercial bungy site in 1988.

How high is AJ Hackett Bungy?

Guaranteed fun for everyone. If you want to do the highest, here it is; 134 metres (440 feet) above the rugged Nevis River. With 8.5 seconds of falling it's a breathtaking ground rush like no other.

Where is Nevis Highwire Bungy?

The Nevis Bungy is a bungee jumping platform in the Southern Alps near Queenstown in New Zealand's South Island. It is the third highest bungee jumping platform in the world at a height of 134 metres. It is suspended by high-tension cords, which are fixed at both ends on either side of the Nevis River valley.

Is bungy jumping safe?

SAFE? We invented safe! We have been throwing people off things since 1988 and we are very proud of our impeccable safety record. When you climb with AJ Hackett Bungy, you climb with the most experienced Bungy company in the world.

How much is the Nevis Bungy?

The current cost for the Nevis Swing is $195 per adult. I would definitely recommend booking your Queenstown bungy jump in advance as this time of year the Nevis bungy and many other activities fill up several days in advance.

How many bungy jumps are in Queenstown?

What if I want to do all 3 bungy jumps in Queenstown? You can book the Bungy Thrillogy which offers a big discount when booking all 3 bungy jumps. These can be done on the same day or over multiple days.

Where is the bungy jump in Queenstown?

Kawarau Bungy Centre is located at the Kawarau Bungy Centre, State Highway #6 (SH6), Gibbston Valley, Queenstown.

How high is the Taupo Bungy?

New Zealand's highest cliff-top Bungy Jump - located 47 metres (154 feet) above the Waikato River, check out the stunning views before taking the plunge into or towards the crystal clear waters below.

What is the strongest bungee cord?

Ancra Super Bungee is 4 times stronger than conventional single wire hook cords. Premium latex rubber core surrounded by polypropylene yarn ensures consistent stretch and recoil. Solid over molded steel core hooks provide superior holding capacity and resistance to corrosion, bending or breaking.

Which is the second highest bungee in the world?

Kushma Bungee Jumping site is the Second highest Bungee Jumping Site in the World and the most visited site by internal tourists in Nepal.

Where is the safest bungee jumping?

11 Best Bungee Jumping Spots In The World

• Nevis Highwire, New Zealand – 134 meters. ...
• Navajo Bridge, Arizona, US – 141.5 meters. ...
• Kaivopuisto, Helsinki, Finland – 150 meters. ...
• Bhote Kosi River, Nepal – 160 meters. ...
• Altopiano di Asiago, Vicenza, Italy – 175 meters. ...
• Niouc Bridge, Switzerland – 190 meters.

What is AJ Hackett Bungy safety commitment?

We take your safety very seriously – in fact there's nothing else more important to us, and we use only the latest technologies and safety equipment designed by experienced teams and experts to exacting standards. ... We never compromise on safety – ever!

Who owns AJ Hackett Bungy?

AJ Hackett Bungy is owned by Bungy New Zealand, which has three shareholders – Fun Innovators NZ, owned by Van Asch and John Ward, Trojan Holdings, owned by Sir John Davies, and Gulley Holdings, owned by Andrew and Claire Brinsley and Farry & Co Trustees.

Where is the highest bungy in the world?

216 meters: Bloukrans Bridge, Western Cape, South Africa

Right in the heart of South Africa, the Bloukrans Bridge is the highest commercial natural bungee jump in the world.

What does bungy mean?

noun. a type of stretchy rope consisting of elastic strands often in a fabric casing. The instructor made sure the bungee cord was properly secured.

How many AJ Hackett Bungy are there?

BUNGY TODAY

Across six sites in three iconic Kiwi destinations – Queenstown, Auckland and Taupo – we continue to unleash adrenaline-fueled adventures on the world's thrill seekers!

How big is the Kawarau Bungy?

Home of the world's first and most famous of leaps, this 43 metre Bungy Jump is still the most popular Bungy site attracting thousands of thrill-seekers every year.

Who invented bungy jumping?

A. J. Hackett's bungy jump from the Eiffel Tower. Bungy jumping was almost unknown outside New Zealand until 1987 when its inventor, A. J. Hackett, made this illegal jump from the Eiffel Tower in Paris.