Vertical Drop - 43m Velocity Valley
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Looking down from a height of 43 metres, you are hanging in a specially designed harness and realise that the time has come to be dropped into the safety net below. In order to build up courage, you look around and take a deep breath. With pupils enlarged by adrenaline, you notice that the gorgeous views of the farmland, Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island seem like an illuminated work of art. You are ready by the time you hear the experienced, reassuring Vertigo drop-master yell ‘three, two, one… VERTIGOOOO!’
You drop – or rather, you FLY – out over the amazing, glittering Ngongotaha Stream. In the 4 seconds before you hit the net, your brain does some amazing calculations – you remember that this is all safe, that thousands have taken this same leap before you. You recall that Velocity Valley nets (in place of bungy cords) are strong enough to catch you. You also remember that this activity is exclusive to Velocity Valley in Rotorua, New Zealand, so the team really know what they are doing. You know all this, but then you calculate that you are just about to drop from 43 metres into a safety net above the water at incredible, freefalling speed! AAARRGGGHHHH…
At the last moment, the strong, supple safety net catches you, surprisingly gently – Phew – you have done it! Who needs bungy cords? You have looked fear straight in the eye and told it who’s boss and you will never be the same; the thrill of this moment will stay with you forever.
Velocity Valley – which holds host to Vertigo, a cordless alternative to the Rotorua Bungy – is located only 10km from Rotorua city and is easily reached by car or bus. Rotorua Vertigo offers solo vertical drops from 43 metres high, so you can brave it alone or terrify a friend by taking it in turns. Every 'dropper' is rewarded by a massive sense of achievement upon completion of their vertical drop – so make sure to rub it in the face of all your jealous friends (just kidding)!
Please note that the minimum age for Vertigo cordless bungy jumping in New Zealand is 10 years old; however, if you are under 15 years old, you must have parental or guardian consent. You will also need to weigh a minimum of 45 kgs to jump.
Location
What you need to know
- Solo vertical drop from 43 metres high
- You can combine the Rotorua Vertigo with other activities at Velocity Valley to save money. See Velocity Valley Activity Combos listing on our site
- Allow 1 hour including travel time from Rotorua
- Regular departures between 9am - 4pm
- You will need to get your own way to the Velocity Valley base located 10kms from Rotorua township on State Highway 5 next to the Agrodome. You can drive yourself or catch the local bus that departs every 10 minutes from town
- Operates daily all year (7 days a week 9am to 4pm; 9am – 5pm during NZ school holidays)
- How does the Velocity Valley vertical drop differ from a bungy jump? The main difference is there is no bungy cord or rope when you do the vertical drop. Its a pure freefall from 43 metres and you fall for about 4 seconds.
- Vertigo can be combined with other activities at Velocity Valley to save money. See Velocity Valley Activity Combos listing on our site
- Velocity Valley's site is located along the Western road off State Highway 5, Ngongotaha, 10 minutes drive from Rotorua. If you don't have a car there is a “City Ride” bus that leaves central Rotorua every 15 minutes & will drop you right outside Velocity Valley's door! You need to take bus Route 1: Ngongotaha to get here!
- Clients must weigh a minimum of 45kg & be at least 10 years of age. Maximum weight of 110kg. Those under 16 years of age require parental consent
- Those that are pregnant, have a heart condition, neck or back problems or a neurological disorder should not participate or they should seek medical advice & certification first
- All adventure activities at Velocity Valley are Qualmark Endorsed & are members of the Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
