The world’s first commercial bungy jump, 43 metres.
Gibbston, about 20 minutes east
AJ Hackett opened the bungy at the historic Kawarau Bridge in 1988. Jumpers can choose to touch the river.
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| Name | Kind | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Shotover JetArthurs Point | Adventure | Jet boat through the Shotover canyon. |
| Nevis BungyNevis Valley | Adventure | New Zealand’s highest bungy, 134 metres. |
| Queenstown Hill (Te Tapu-nui)Above the town | Walk | Short climb to lake and mountain views. |
| Ben Lomond TrackFrom the top of the gondola | Walk | Full-day climb to a 1,748-metre summit. |
| Routeburn TrackStarts near Glenorchy | Great Walk | Three-day alpine walk between Mount Aspiring and Fiordland. |
| Coronet PeakAbout 25 minutes from town | Ski field | Ski field with night skiing. |
| The RemarkablesAbout 45 minutes from town | Ski field | Ski field in a high mountain basin. |
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