The Ultimate New Zealand Bungy Jump Breakdown

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What Bungy Jumps Are in New Zealand?

New Zealand is the home of bungy jumping.

Not only was the concept born out of Kiwi innovation, but it is also what draws many adventurous people to New Zealand in the first place.

There are six bungy jumps across New Zealand’s North and South Islands, most of which are hosted by AJ Hackett Bungy, the world renowned bungy jumping company.

There are also a few other bungy jumping companies you might not know about that are worth looking into if you’re keen to try one in the quieter nooks of New Zealand.

The New Zealand Bungy Breakdown

North Island Bungy Jumps

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Auckland: Harbour Bridge

LOCATION OF THE AUCKLAND BRIDGE BUNGY

Situated in New Zealand’s biggest city, the Auckland Harbour Bridge is home to a 40 meter high bungy jump above the ocean.

Owned and operated by AJ Hackett Bungy, this jump is only accessible by a bridge walk, which means the crew have to strap you in and clip you on before you even leave land.

BUNGY JUMP STYLES FOR THE AUCKLAND BRIDGE BUNGY

The Auckland Bridge Bungy is usually done with your feet connected together with foot cuffs allowing you to jump forwards or backwards.

After a few bounces, you can pull a strap that releases your feet allowing you to come back up to the jump deck right side up.

The jump crew will give you instructions on this before you launch it!

With a Jump Master’s discretion, you may be able to jump freestyle, which means you can basically jump however you’d like.

If you’re able, you can do flips, handstands, and so much more.

Just ask your Jump Master what’s possible on the day and she or he will talk you through it all.

There’s a “Jump Menu” you can choose from when deciding on a freestyle option.

All jumpers return to the jump deck by means of a winch system.

AUCKLAND BRIDGE BUNGY: THE ONLY BUNGY JUMP WITH AN OCEAN TOUCH IN NEW ZEALAND

Depending on the tide, you may also be able to get a “water touch” in the ocean.

This means the potential for a hand touch (just dipping your hands in the water), your head in, or more of your body depending on a few factors.

Ask the crew for this if it’s something you’d like to do.

This is the only site in New Zealand where you can do an ocean touch with a bungy!

THE COST OF A BUNGY JUMP AT THE AUCKLAND HARBOUR BRIDGE

The jump costs:

$165 NZD for an adult
$135 NZD for a student
$135 for a child

With it, you not only get the jump, but you also get a free t-shirt and jumper certificate to brag to all of your friends!

Photos and videos are available for purchase on the day.

There are various options available including USBs, easy-to-download online options, and more.

Sometimes the second jump price is significantly cheaper than your first one and it can often be extended for use on another day (typically within six months).

Ask the Bungy Crew what deals are available.

There are also combo deals if you’d like to do other products such as the SkyWalk, SkyJump or Bridge Climb in Auckland or even another AJ Hackett Bungy, the Nevis Swing or Catapult, the Kawarau Zipride, or the Ledge Swing in Queenstown.

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MINIMUM AGE FOR THE AUCKLAND BRIDGE BUNGY

The minimum age for a jumper is 10 years old and all jumpers 14 years and younger must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver form for them.

MAXIMUM AGE FOR THE AUCKLAND BRIDGE BUNGY

While there is no technical “maximum” age for a bungy jumper at the Auckland Harbour Bridge, they do offer a FREE jump to anyone over the age of 75.

WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AUCKLAND BRIDGE BUNGY

In order to jump at Auckland Harbour Bridge, you must weigh between 35kgs and 150kgs (Roughly 77lbs to 330lbs). Tandem jumpers must be within a 30kg weight differential and their total weight cannot exceed 150kgs.

MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS FOR THE AUCKLAND BRIDGE BUNGY

There are a few medical restrictions that won’t allow you to jump for safety reasons.

If you’re pregnant or have photosensitive epilepsy, you unfortunately won’t be able to jump.

You can, however, go along with friends and family to spectate their jumps.

If you suffer from scoliosis, a recent concussion, or osteoporosis, the crew will ask you for a medical note from your doctor allowing you to jump.

Because the crew take safety very seriously, please inform them of any of the conditions listed below.

Just because you may have one of these conditions, it doesn’t mean you can’t jump.

It just means the crew will take extra precautions or make special arrangements in order for you to jump.

You may need to answer a few questions before they give you the, “Ok.”

Please inform the jump crew if any of the following medical conditions apply to you:

High or low blood pressure
Epilepsy
Myopia
Broken or fractured bones/dislocations
Fragile skin
Neurological disorders
Diabetes
Asthma
Prosthetics (including implants)
Panic/anxiety attacks
Recent sprains or muscle injuries

HOW LONG WILL THE BUNGY JUMP TAKE?

Because the Auckland Harbour Bridge Bungy Jump is situated in such a unique location, it may take up to two hours for the entire experience.

As mentioned previously, you’ll have to get into a harness on land before you make your way to the jump pod tucked under the bridge.

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE AUCKLAND HARBOUR BRIDGE

You can either drive yourself to the Auckland Harbour Bridge for your bungy jump or you can organize a complimentary ride from the Auckland SkyTower or the corner of Victoria and Federal Street and back after your jump.

>> CLICK HERE TO BOOK AN AUCKLAND BRIDGE BUNGY JUMP <<

TAUPŌ, NEW ZEALAND

Taupō Bungy

LOCATION OF THE TAUPŌ BUNGY

Owned and operated by AJ Hackett Bungy, this jump is quite unique in the fact that you jump from a cantilever platform 47 meters above the Waikato river in Taupō.

The address for the Taupō Bungy Jump site is 202 Spa Road, Taupō, New Zealand.

BUNGY JUMP STYLES FOR THE TAUPŌ BUNGY

If you’re feeling brave, you can jump solo at the Taupō Bungy. If you don’t want to jump alone, you can jump tandem with a friend or family member.

You can have your feet tied together for a classic bungy jump or you can jump in a full body harness will your feet separated for more of a free style jump.

As a solo jumper, if you jump with your feet tied together, you can jump forwards or backwards (head first or elevator, which means feet first).

If you jump in a full body harness as a solo jumper, meaning your feet won’t be together, you can pretty much jump however you want.

You’ve got options to do loop-de-loops (flips in the air as you bounce), the swan dive, and a vertical zoom (a handstand).

As tandem jumpers, you can jump facing each other (which they call “lovers leap”), back-to-back, or waltzing off the edge.

You also have the option to jump blindfolded!

All bungy jumpers at Taupō are lowered down to a boat when you’re done with your jump.

TAUPŌ BUNGY: THE HIGHEST WATER TOUCH IN NEW ZEALAND

Taupō is the bungy with the highest water touch in all of New Zealand.

Depending on the conditions, you can stay dry or you can go all the way into the river for a nice, refreshing dunk.

Just speak to the Jump Master and ask him or her about what’s possible for your jump.

When a water touch is possible, you can choose from the following options:

Water touch: just your hands enter the water
Baptism: Your head, arms, and upper body enter the water
Sole club: Your entire body up to your feet enter the water

THE COST OF A TAUPŌ BUNGY JUMP

A single Taupō Bungy jump costs:

$180 NZD for a solo adult jumper
$130 NZD for a solo child jumper

To jump tandem, prices range from:

$260 - $360 NZD

The tandem prices depend on if you’re two adults, adult and child, or two children jumping together.

There are also combination deals if you’re interested in doing Taupō’s Cliff Hanger Swing, too.

Photos and video options are also available for an additional cost.

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MINIMUM AGE FOR THE TAUPŌ BUNGY

The minimum age for a bungy jump at Taupō is 10 years old.

If any jumper is under the age of 16, s/he must have a parent or guardian provide consent for him/her to jump.

MAXIMUM AGE FOR THE TAUPŌ BUNGY

There is no maximum age for the Taupō Bungy, they just request that you are fit and healthy.

WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TAUPŌ BUNGY

The minimum weight to jump at Taupō is 45kgs (approximately 99lbs).

The maximum weight for a solo jumper is 150kgs (approx. 330lbs) and 180kgs (approx. 396lbs) for a tandem.

MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS FOR THE TAUPŌ BUNGY

Like all the bungy jumps in New Zealand, Taupō Bungy prides itself on particular safety standards, which is why they ask that you are forthcoming with any medical conditions you may have.

While they may not necessarily restrict you from jumping, the crew will be able to make a safer and more comfortable experience if you inform them of any of the following conditions that apply to you:

High blood pressure
Epilepsy
Asthma
Heart conditions
Head injuries
Pregnancy
Back injuries
Artificial limbs
Previous dislocations
Neurological disorders

HOW LONG WILL THE TAUPŌ BUNGY JUMP TAKE?

Depending on how busy the Taupō Bungy site is, it could take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours to participate in a bungy jump.

Pre-booking yourself on a bungy will help secure your space and make queueing much more predictable.

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE TAUPŌ BUNGY

The Taupō Bungy crew offer complimentary rides to and from the bungy site from anywhere in Taupō.

All you have to do is call them at 0800 888 408 to arrange a ride in advance.

>> CLICK HERE TO BOOK A TAUPŌ BUNGY JUMP <<

South Island Bungy Jumps

QUEENSTOWN

Nevis Highwire Bungy

LOCATION OF THE NEVIS BUNGY

Tucked away on private land in Gibbston Valley just 40 minutes outside of Queenstown CBD, the Nevis Highwire Bungy is New Zealand’s highest freefall bungy jump owned and operated by AJ Hackett Bungy.

This jump is only accessible by private transportation, which means you cannot drive there yourself.

The Nevis Bungy pod is suspended 134 meters above the Nevis River reachable by a highwire cable car.

BUNGY JUMP STYLES FOR THE NEVIS BUNGY

The Nevis Bungy can only be done one way.

Feet together and forward.

Believe us, though, you won’t want to do crazy tricks on this one.

All you’ll be thinking about is how high you are and how you’ll get yourself off the platform.

To keep it simple, all you have to do is fall or jump out forward and let gravity do the rest.

Your feet are connected with foot cuffs and after a few bounces, you’ll be able to pull a strap that releases your feet allowing you to come back up to the jump pod right side up.

The jump crew will explain how to do this on the day of your jump.

All jumpers will return to the jump pod by means of a winch system.

NEVIS BUNGY: THE HIGHEST BUNGY JUMP IN NEW ZEALAND

The Nevis Bungy Jump is for the thrill seekers.

The people who are keen to really get out of your comfort zone all gravitate to the little pod suspended by cables situated between two mountains.

This jump site is not only amazing to jump at, but it’s also an incredible experience for spectators who don’t feel confident enough to take the leap.

The Nevis Bungy pod has a partially glass floor so that you can watch your loved ones plummet towards the earth.

Don’t worry, the Nevis has a perfect safety record, so your friends and family always come back up!

THE COST OF A NEVIS BUNGY

An adult and child Nevis Bungy costs $275 NZD.

The student price for the Nevis Bungy is $245 NZD.

If you wish to bring spectators along with you, the cost is $50 per person.

The reason for this is that the bungy is only accessible by private transport.

With your bungy jump, you get a professionally designed jumper tee and an “I did it” jumper certificate to frame and show off back home!

Photos and videos are available for purchase on the day of your jump.

There are a multitude of options that you can select from.

Just speak to the photo & video department about the deals that are available.

There are also combo deals if you’d like to do other products such as another AJ Hackett Bungy, the Nevis Swing or Catapult, the Kawarau Zipride, the Ledge Swing, or the SkyWalk, SkyJump, Bridge Climb in Auckland.

>> BOOK HERE <<

MINIMUM AGE FOR THE NEVIS BUNGY

The minimum age to do the Nevis Bungy is 13 years of age.

If you are 14 years old or under, you will need consent from a parent or guardian to do the jump.

They will also need to come along with you during the experience (except the jump itself).

MAXIMUM AGE FOR THE NEVIS BUNGY

There is no maximum age for the Nevis Bungy, but you must be fit & healthy enough to jump.

If you are over the age of 75, you get the jump for FREE!

WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEVIS BUNGY

The minimum weight requirement for the Nevis Bungy is 45kgs and the maximum weight is 127kgs.

MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS FOR THE NEVIS BUNGY

There are a few medical restrictions that won’t allow you to jump for safety reasons.

If you’re pregnant or have photosensitive epilepsy, you unfortunately won’t be able to jump.

You can, however, go along with friends and family to spectate their jumps.

If you suffer from scoliosis, a recent concussion, or osteoporosis, the crew will ask you for a medical note from your doctor allowing you to jump.

Because the Bungy Crew take safety very seriously, please inform them of any of the conditions listed below.

Just because you may have one of these conditions, it doesn’t mean you can’t jump.

It just means the crew will take extra precautions or make special arrangements in order for you to jump.

You may need to answer a few questions before they give you the, “Ok.”

Please inform the jump crew if any of the following medical conditions apply to you:

High or low blood pressure
Epilepsy
Myopia
Broken or fractured bones/dislocations
Fragile skin
Neurological disorders
Diabetes
Asthma
Prosthetics (including implants)
Panic/anxiety attacks
Recent sprains or muscle injuries

HOW LONG WILL THE NEVIS BUNGY JUMP TAKE?

The jump itself is about a three minute experience (depending on if you hesitate at the edge or not!) and the free fall can last up to 8.5 seconds.

The whole duration of the activity can take up to four hours since you’ll need to leave time for transport to and from the site.

You are hosted throughout the entire journey and will be guided through the experience from the moment you check in until you’re dropped off back in Queenstown.

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE NEVIS BUNGY

The Nevis Bungy lives on private land, which means you cannot access it with your own vehicle.

You can get picked up in a 4WD bungy bus at the Station Building in Queenstown, Frankton Bus Shelter, or the Kawarau Bridge.

You must organize your pick up location ahead of time so the driver knows where to get you.

Buses depart at multiple times throughout the day, so pick a time that suits you and book your jump accordingly.

You must check in 30 minutes prior to your bus departure time, so be sure to note when that is.

If you’re feeling particularly baller, you can fly to and from the Nevis Bungy site in a helicopter, but it will be a premium price.

Email us at [email protected] if you’re interested in this option.

If you’re interested in booking a Nevis Bungy for yourself or someone else, click here!.

Kawarau Bridge Bungy

LOCATION OF THE KAWARAU BRIDGE BUNGY

Owned and operated by AJ Hackett Bungy, the Kawarau Bridge Bungy is located approximately 30 minutes outside of Queenstown’s CBD in Otago’s Gibbston Valley.

The K-Bridge (as locals call it) is a DOC site suspended 43 meters over the Kawarau River and it is located amongst some of the best wineries in the region (a little liquid courage may be coming into play here).

You can drive to the bridge yourself, you can bike there from Arrowtown, or you can catch a complimentary bungy bus from Queenstown.

KAWARAU BRIDGE BUNGY JUMP STYLES

The Kawarau Bridge is the world home of bungy jumping, which means it’s the best place to do the classic forward swan dive.

Your feet will be tied together the same way they have been since 1988 when bungy jumping became a commercialized activity for the public.

You can jump solo or you can jump tandem. In some instances, you may even be able to do a three-way bungy!

If you’ve done a bungy before, you can ask your Jump Master if you can go backwards (this applies to both solo and tandem jumps).

You may just be lucky enough to try the backwards trust fall where you put all your faith into the elastic bungy cord tied to your feet and just launch it.

At the Kawarau Bridge, you have the option to touch the river below should the conditions allow it.

Depending on the stretchiness of the cord, the size of your jump (how far out you jump), and the level of the river, you may or may not be able to touch the river on your first descent.

While it’s not an exact science (they are pretty dang accurate, though), you may be able to get anywhere from your hands in the river all the way down to your feet.

Just speak with the Jump Master on deck about what you want and she or he will do the best they can to get you soaked, keep you dry, or something in between.

Once you’ve done the Kawarau Bridge Bungy, you will be lowered down into the raft where two operators will congratulate you and get you back to shore safely.

THE FIRST EVER COMMERCIAL BUNGY JUMP SITE IN NEW ZEALAND

The Kawarau Bridge Bungy is the quintessential site to jump at for your first bungy experience.

While it’s not devastatingly high, it will still get your blood pumping as you leap off the edge over the rushing river below.

The viewing deck adjacent to the bridge is often filled with cheering onlookers who will encourage you to jump off the edge and scream with you as you leap to your fate.

The Kawarau Bridge Bungy Center has:

A fully equipped cafe: Café 88
The outdoor Liquid Courage Bar (amazing in summer)
The largest bungy retail shop in Queenstown
Two spacious viewing decks
An interactive Photo & Video area
Incredible crew who ensure your experience is magnificent from start to finish

THE COST OF A KAWARAU BRIDGE BUNGY

A bungy at the Kawarau Bridge costs:

$210 NZD for an adult bungy
$155 NZD for a child bungy
$175 NZD for a student bungy

The cost is the same whether you jump solo or tandem.

With this jump, you receive a free jumper tee professionally designed as well as a jumper certificate to slap up on the wall at home for a great party story.

The Photo and Video Department at the Kawarau Bridge do an amazing job of capturing your entire experience.

You have the option to buy your photos and video in a variety of formats.

>> BOOK THE KAWARAU BRIDGE BUNGY HERE <<

MINIMUM AGE FOR THE KAWARAU BRIDGE BUNGY

The minimum age to participate in the Kawarau Bridge Bungy is 10 years old.

Any children 14 years and under, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian through the experience and to sign the waiver form.

MAXIMUM AGE FOR THE KAWARAU BRIDGE BUNGY

There is no maximum age for the Kawarau Bridge Bungy.

The oldest jumper has been 94 years of age, so don’t let your age stop you!

If you want to jump and you’re over the age of 75, your jump is FREE!

WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KAWARAU BRIDGE BUNGY

The minimum weight for the Kawarau Bridge Bungy is 35kgs, whether you’re jumping solo or tandem.

If you’re jumping solo, the maximum weight limit is 235kgs.

If you’re jumping tandem, the maximum weight limit is 235 combined weights, which means each jumper can be a max of 117kgs.

The weight difference between tandem jumpers must not be more than 30kgs and the river level must be low to normal for a tandem jump to be allowed.

MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS