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Shotover Canyon Swing

37 Shotover Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
64 3 442 6990
Ranked #3 of 52 attractions in Queenstown
5.0 of 5 stars 110 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Owner description: Shotover Canyon Swing is an intense, undie staining, adrenalin stimulating activity achieved by launching yourself from a 109m high cliff –mounted...... more » Owner description: Shotover Canyon Swing is an intense, undie staining, adrenalin stimulating activity achieved by launching yourself from a 109m high cliff –mounted platform. You’ll reach speeds of 150kph as you freefall for 60m. The ropes then smoothly pendulum you into a 200m swing. « less
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This is an absolute must-do in Queenstown! The staff are fantastic, the scenery is awesome, and the jump is brilliant fun and massively scary at the same time. I'm a huge wimp when it comes to jumping off anything, but the great thing about the Canyon Swing is that there are so many ways to jump off, some of them... More

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Otago
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Well worth doing and the staff have a great sense of humour. It's nice compared to the other swing in town where you are just another number. Well worth budgeting for a second swing More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

You MUST do this. It is a life changer. I ended up jumping 4 times, and it didn't get easier. Much scarier than sky diving, which is strange because it's actually much safer. More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

We did this as due to the weqather one of our tripws was cancelled - in a way we were pleased as this was fantastic More

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Auckland
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

The dizzy Blonde and I were out for some thrill seeking adventures whilst staying in Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand. Being a Pisces the D.B.(dizzy blonde) had to get the gills wet and chose Frogz Whitewater Sledging on the Kawarau River. This is basically body boarding down pristine Alpine rapids. The adventure took about 2 1/2 hours in water temperatures... More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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An unforgettable adrenaline experience!! Definitely a must in Queenstown!! Staff are all awesome!!! More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
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I wanted to do something exciting when i arrived at Queenstown. Most people seem to focus on the Nevis Bungee, but after i watched the DVD of Jack Osbourne and Co jumping off the shotover, I was sold. You have to choose your preferred style of how you would like to throw yourself off a perfectly safe platform and the... More

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Paraparaumu, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was the most carzy adrenaline filled adventure I have ever had. The butterflies start on the bus journey with dvd's of the attraction. Once at the swing the butterflies turn into full on cannonballs dropping into your stomach as you watch others dropping into the vast canyon. I'm not sure if it's best going first or last, but being... More

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East Sussex
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012
1
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Good laugh, great adrenaline!! Staff all friendly and definitely jokers!! More

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Cardiff
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
1
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Would never have done this without my kiwi experience bus mates and I'm still scared when I watch the DVD back! Do it, do it, do it do it - is all I can say to those as scared as I was. The best personal challenge I had whilst out in NZ. Thanks to the amazing staff who made my... More

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