Shotover Canyon Swing from Queenstown
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August 2026
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Super fun time, the van driver Harry was very nice and really helped get the vibes up before the swing.
Quite expensive but one of thoes things you have to do atleast once in your life because you will always remember it.
Absolutely Fantastic experience.
Picked up at Queenstown to be driven to the drop site. Top ten funniest moments playing in the van was enough to get the adrenaline pumping. You could tell safety was paramount. From putting on the harness to walking out on the platform everything was double checked. I was first to go and went for the old run and jump. Would I do it again. Definitely 👍
What you can expect
Launch yourself into one of Queenstown’s most iconic adrenaline adventures with the Shotover Canyon Swing. Suspended 109 metres above the Shotover River, you'll experience a heart-racing 60-metre freefall before sweeping into a huge 200-metre arc through the canyon. Whether you jump on your own command or leave it in the hands of the crew, every moment is packed with anticipation and pure exhilaration.
Choose from more than 70 different jump styles and tailor the experience to suit your sense of adventure. Go solo for the ultimate personal challenge or share the thrill with a friend on a tandem swing. With expert Jump Masters, return transfers from Queenstown and plenty of laughs along the way, this world-famous experience delivers the perfect mix of terrifying and unforgettable.
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What you need to know
- Shotover Canyon Swing experience
- Experienced guides (Jump Masters)
- All safety equipment and safety briefing
- Return transport from Queenstown
- Spectator Pass: $25 per person. Includes return transport from Queenstown, access to the Swing Platform and viewing balcony. Please arrange in advance.
- Photos and videos package available for purchase on the day
- Jump Styles
- Flips: Put your skills to the test with a forward flip, backward flip or gainer. Tumble through the freefall before swinging out over the canyon below. Think you've got what it takes? See if you can challenge the record of 10 forward flips in a single jump
- The Chair: Take a seat right on the edge of the platform and lean back into the unknown. You'll slowly pass the point of no return before dropping into the canyon below. A seatbelt is included, but you'll still need plenty of courage
- The Tandem Chair: Enjoy the same heart-pounding experience as The Chair, but with a friend by your side. Share the anticipation, the drop and the laughs as you take on this unique tandem jump style together
- The Cutaway: Sit back, relax and let the crew do the hard work. Suspended over the canyon in a seated position, you'll remain comfortably strapped in throughout the swing. Release yourself for an extra challenge or leave it to the Jump Masters
- Backwards: Stand with your heels hanging over the edge, place your hands behind your head and slowly fall backwards into the canyon. Watching the platform disappear above you makes this one of the most surreal and memorable jump styles
- Gimp Boy Goes to Hollywood: Hang upside down above the canyon floor with nothing but air beneath you. As you wait for the release, you'll be staring directly at the Shotover River below before swooping towards it headfirst
- Forwards: Face the canyon, take a deep breath and launch yourself into space. Step, leap, dive or jump your way off the platform and enjoy the incredible feeling of freefall before the swing takes over. For many, making that first move is the biggest thrill of all
- Check in 15 minutes before the experience starts.
- Please allow two to two hours and 30 minutes for the full experience duration
- Shuttle transfer to jump site is 15 minutes in duration
- This experience departs from 34 Shotover Street, Queenstown, 9300.
- Closed-toe footwear (required)
- Layered clothing or ski gear during winter months
- Camera or GoPro welcome (must have hands-free wrist/chest mount)
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Children aged 10 to 13 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who must sign the check-in form and ensure all safety instructions are followed
- Children aged 14 to 15 years require a parent or legal guardian to sign the check-in form but do not need to be accompanied
- No minimum weight applies; however, all participants must fit the safety harness
- Maximum combined tandem weight is 210kg
- Participants who are pregnant cannot take part for safety reasons
- All participants must complete a health declaration at check-in, including details of any current injuries
- This experience operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately and wear comfortable closed-toe shoes
- Spectators welcomed at an additional fee
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Change are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Recent reviews
Super fun time, the van driver Harry was very nice and really helped get the vibes up before the swing.
Quite expensive but one of thoes things you have to do atleast once in your life because you will always remember it.
Reply from Campermate NZ Customer Support
Absolutely Fantastic experience.
Picked up at Queenstown to be driven to the drop site. Top ten funniest moments playing in the van was enough to get the adrenaline pumping. You could tell safety was paramount. From putting on the harness to walking out on the platform everything was double checked. I was first to go and went for the old run and jump. Would I do it again. Definitely 👍
Reply from Campermate NZ Customer Support
Another long overdue review.
Terrifying 😂 But loved it. I wanted to get over my fear of falling, and so I signed up to do the 3 rope rope cut out of the options, a day before my 32nd. The 3 rope cut was more a 7 rope cut (Lol), but great fun. The first 5 secs you're released will get your heart racing, but the view is spectacular. There's really no other way to describe it. Kept the rope as a memento. Whether you want to get over your fear of heights, an adrenaline junkie, or both, at least give this a go once.
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