Air Activities

Read on for an overview of just some of the incredible air- (or ledge-!) based activities available in Queenstown. To make a booking, simply click here to go to our booking form, and detail your activity request in the 'Any Other Activity' box. Have fun!

AJ Hackett Bungy Jump

Home of the Kawarau Bridge - the World's first commercial bungy jump site, Queenstown now has three bungy locations offering three very different jump experiences. 43m high, the historic Kawarau Bridge is where the bungy phenomenon began in 1988. Situated above the stunning blue waters of the Kawarau River, this is New Zealand's most popular bungy, attracting thousands of jumpers and spectators every year. The Ledge Bungy (47m), located at the top of Queenstown's Skyline Gondola, is the one to do for anyone wanting to get creative with their jump style. Flip, spin, dive, twist - however you like to do it, you can try it at the Ledge bungy! Finally, Australasia's highest bungy jump, the Nevis Bungy, offers a 134m drop, up to 8.5 seconds of freefall, and probably the biggest personal challenge of your life! Departures leave several times daily; allow 1hr for the Ledge Bungy, 2.5hrs return for the Kawarau Bridge Bungy, and 4hrs for the Nevis Bungy. Book now!

Prices:

Kawarau Bridge Bungy: $180pp

Ledge Bungy: $180pp

Nevis Bungy: $260pp

Left to Right: Kawarau Bridge Bungy (x2), AJ Hackett Bungy logo, Ledge Bungy, Nevis Bungy (x2)

Shotover Canyon Swing

Shotover Canyon Swing is an undie-staining, adrenalin-stimulating activity achieved by launching yourself from a platform perched on top of a very high cliff edge. Reaching speeds of up to 150kph as the rocks rush towards you in a 60m freefall, the ropes then smoothly swing you out across the famous Shotover Canyon. From mild to mindblowing, they've got a jumpstyle to suit the most timid of swingers and the most adventurous adrenalin junkie! Try forwards, backwards, upside down, tied to a friend, tied to a chair, blindfolded, wearing a bin over your head, flipping, twisting, from a handstand or just let the jumpmasters release you themselves - how you decide to go off the edge is up to you! At 109m high, the Shotover Canyon Swing is the World's highest cliff jump! Departures several times daily, allow 2.5hrs return to Queenstown. Book now!

Price:

Shotover Canyon Swing: $199pp

Skydive Paradise

Discover your own natural high while jumping from a plane 15,000ft above New Zealand's most stunning alpine scenery! Freefall at 200kph during the most scenic tandem skydive experience on earth. Enjoy the adrenaline rush as you roll out of our specialised skydiving plane towards our very own planet earth. This is an experience of a lifetime. Choose your skydive adventure where two New Zealand National Parks come together near Glenorchy, Queenstown. The scenery is breath taking - Mother Nature has perfected the vista with surrounding mountains, picturesque glaciers, lakes and rivers. Welcome to Paradise. Book now!

Prices:

12,000ft skydive: $325 (45 secs freefall)

15,000ft skydive: $399 (60 secs freefall)

NZone Skydiving

It takes a certain kind of person to jump from an aircraft at 15,000ft into thin air. It takes courage. Harnessed by space-age materials to an experienced qualified jumpmaster, you step out that aircraft door and for some 60 seconds you plummet towards the ground at 200kph, Terminal Velocity. The jump master will deploy the reinforced tandem canopy controlling your entire skydive. Expect sensory overload as your mind, body and soul fight against every self-preservatory urge. Achievement doesn't come sweeter! Book now!

Prices:

9,000ft skydive: $269 (25 secs freefall)

12,000ft skydive: $329 (45 secs freefall)

15,000ft skydive: $429 (60 secs freefall)

SkyTrek Hang Gliding

Tandem hang gliding is one of the best adventure activities you can experience while visiting Queenstown. SkyTrek provide scenic and instructional flights from both Coronet Peak and The Remarkables mountains which are located just a 20min drive from central Queenstown. The courtesy shuttle picks up from town or from your accommodation, and takes you to one of SkyTrek's many launch areas which range from 3000ft to 3800ft high. Established since 1992, SkyTrek has flown over 40,000 customers and their pilots can boast over 60yrs of combined flying experience. Flight time averages 15mins, allow 2.5hrs return to Queenstown. Book now!

Price:

SkyTrek Hang Gliding: $210pp

Paragliding

Surrounded by mountains, Queenstown is the ideal location to take a scenic paraglide flight. Fly from Bob's Peak at the top of the Skyline Gondola and enjoy panoramic views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range, or opt for a flight from the local ski field of Coronet Peak and take in the beautiful vista of the rolling hillside that surrounds you. In the winter, you even have the option of riding the Coronet Express chair lift all the way to the top of the ski field, and then paragliding down above all the skiers and snowboarders on the piste below you. Book now!