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Queenstown Adventure: One Jump or Jet, Not the Whole Street

Queenstown · New Zealand

Queenstown Adventure: One Jump or Jet, Not the Whole Street

Shotover is the wet thrill. Kawarau is the original bungy. Nevis is higher. Pick one. A tandem is not cheaper in any way that matters. Read the chicken-out policy.

Last checked August 24, 2026

Queenstown industrialised adrenaline. You can ignore the factory.

One of: Shotover/Kawarau jet, Kawarau bungy, Nevis, or a skydive — not all.

Then geography: Milford or Glenorchy.

Gondola vs Ben Lomond is on the outdoors spoke.

Overview.

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1

Shotover or Kawarau jet boat

The signature wet thrill, 45 minutes of actual ride. Shotover Canyon is the narrow one. It is enough adventure for people who do not want to jump off a bridge.

  • Bring a change of outer layer
  • Photos are a separate kiosk
  • Weight and height rules
4.7(15k)
fromNZ$169

Free cancellation up to 24h before

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2

Kawarau bungy or Nevis — one jump maximum

Historic Kawarau is the original commercial bungy. Nevis is higher and a bigger day. Pick one. A tandem is not cheaper per person in any way that matters.

  • Medical and age limits
  • Watch a few jumps first if you are unsure
  • Not refundable if you chicken out at the edge — read the policy
4.8(6.1k)
fromNZ$205

Free cancellation up to 24h before

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This is one slice of things to do in Queenstown. The hub has the full ranked list.

People also ask about adventure

Do I need to bungy in Queenstown?

No. The lake, Milford and a walk are the trip. Bungy is a product that happens to have been invented here.

Jet boat or bungy if I only do one?

Jet boat if you want the canyon and do not want to jump. Bungy if the jump is the point. Stacking both plus the gondola in one afternoon is queues.

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