Bungy Jumping in Queenstown, New Zealand:
These pages have some of Queenstown's best activities & tours:
The Kawarau Bridge. A 43 metre Bungy Jump above the Kawarau River. Situated 20 minutes from the heart of Queenstown this is the original Bungy Jump site first used in November 1988 and still one of the most popular. Many people would do their first Bungy Jump from here. Originally built to link Queenstown to Central Otago during the gold rush of the 1880's, later replaced by the larger and more modern Battling Betty Bridge in the 1960's.
The original bridge (above) fell into a state of disrepair and was deemed unsafe until Henry van Asch and A.J. Hackett applied for a one month license to use the bridge commercially for Bungy Jumping way back in 1988.
As they say; the rest is history and a piece of New Zealand heritage has been saved. A fee is paid to the Department of Conservation for every Bungy jump by A.J. Hackett Bungy to maintain the site.
The Kawarau Bungy Centre above (click to enlarge) opened in December 2003, marking a new phase for the Kawarau Bridge site . This ecologically designed building has been created in harmony with the unique landscape of the region and includes merchandise, cafe, interactive and interpretive areas. Radically improved viewing areas also highlight the historic bridge and the jumpers.
The Bungy Dome multi-media experience, located inside the Kawarau Bungy Centre, expands the Bungy experience for both spectators and jumpers, taking viewers through the emotional and intellectual journey of the jump.
The Secrets of Bungy Tours:
Enter the exhilarating world of Bungy without your feet leaving the ground, with the Secrets of Bungy Tour, the worlds only behind the scenes guided journey onto the phenomenon that is Bungy. See an inspiring and humorous portrayal of the antics of the Bungy pioneers. Touch and play with the Bungy Cords and learn the secrets that make AJ Hackett Bungy world class leaders in personal challenge, fun and adventure.
