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Kawarau Suspension Bridge

Kawarau River, Queenstown, New Zealand
Ranked #17 of 52 attractions in Queenstown
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Bridges, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: No visit to Queenstown would be complete without a stop at the Kawarau Bridge Bungy, The World Home of Bungy, opened in 1988. Nestled into a rock face...... more » Owner description: No visit to Queenstown would be complete without a stop at the Kawarau Bridge Bungy, The World Home of Bungy, opened in 1988. Nestled into a rock face overlooking the stunning Kawarau River, the view alone will satisfy any crowd.Home of the world’s first and most famous of leaps, this 43 metre Bungy Jump is still the most popular Bungy site attracting thousands of thrill-seekers every year. Attached by your feet, you can choose to bob above the water, touch it, or be fully dunked. Also unique to the Kawarau Bridge Bungy is that it’s the only place in Queenstown where you can share the thrill and Tandem Bungy!Located on State Highway 6 at the gateway to Queenstown, it’s an essential component of every New Zealand visitor’s itinerary.Experience the thrill of a lifetime – you won’t regret it! « less
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Sydney
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

An amazing experience being up so high & suspended over the most breathtaking view. More

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Biggin Hill
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

The expectant thrill of not knowing what I would experience, the vista of the jump area, being able to see the preparations for the intended jump, the electric atmosphere seconds before the jump. Fantastic. Gil & Pauline Ben-Ari More

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London
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

This bridge takes you back in time. Lovely views over the river. More

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Ottawa Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

I did not jump but needed to go to the "original spot" for bungee. More

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Windsor, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Great to stop for a few moments and watch the more courageous take their leap from the bridge into the gorge. Scenic views of the gorge and opportunities for some great pictures. More

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Pune
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I was scared like a little girl to do bungy! But the guys at Kawarau were so comforting, having a good time, letting you see whats happening and how much fun it is, asking you if you had problems, etc..it was like a party up there on the bridge! Felt so relaxed...I jumped like a bunny and wanted to do... More

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Caythorpe
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This is the original home of Bungy and it's a hoot watching people get psyched up to do a jump. The bridge itself is pretty cool too. More

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South of Sydney
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Great little bridge to visit and look at some older NZ bridge design. Watching the bungy jumpers is also a good time waster. Access across and around the bridge is free and the bungy setup is done so well that is doesn't interfere with poeple wishing to look at the bridge itself. More

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Charlottesville
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

A must stop if you want to get a thrill at watching the "adrenaline seekers" make their leap (43 meters) to the river More

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Auckland - NZ
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Near the Bungy Jump site the bridge offers great views of the river down bellow. It is located in a lovely area only 20 minutes driving from Queenstown, passing by Arrowtown. More

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