Shotover Canyon Swing

The Shotover Canyon Swing is a 109-metre cliff jump followed by a 200-metre arcing swing through the Shotover River canyon — the world's highest cliff swing when it opened in 2005 and still one of the most intense rope-based adrenaline activities in the country. The jumper freefalls 60 metres before the rope engages, then swings out across the canyon at speeds of up to 150 km/h.

The 70+ jump styles (including 'The Chair' — jumping from a sitting position off a wheelie office chair — and 'The Pin Drop' — pencil dive style) give the operation a distinctly playful twist that differentiates it from the more serious bungy operations. Multiple jumps are discounted, and the operation is open year-round. Access includes a short shuttle from central Queenstown to the jump site at Skippers Canyon Lookout, about 20 minutes each way.