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Shotover Canyon Swing

37 Shotover Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
64 3 442 6990
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Ranked #11 of 138 activities in Queenstown
Type: Tours
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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Definitely recommend. It's the first thing we tell others about our trip. Great staff, well managed. Save some money for your photos

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

This is awesome. You will be terrified and exhilarated at the same time. What makes this activity great are the staff. They are funny and real characters while having good attention to safety.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

The guys here really know how to make this experience enjoyable! They'll joke around, mess you about, and if you're nervous, they'll probably make it worse (in a good way). I love the different ways to jump and best of all is the really cheap repeat jumps. Only $40 and you can go again, so I did 3! Try the... More

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Newbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

My wife and I choose to do this as it looked the most run out of all the activities in Queenstown. We had such an amazing afternoon despite both being a little scared of heights before we boarded the mini bus. I did the pin-drop and the chair of death which were epic and she did the slide and a... More

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Greymouth, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

An awesome activity. I loved every second! Wish I'd done the second jump now!! Staff we helpful and friendly, I had a great time. Would recommend it to anyone! Also got a pretty good deal with photos and t shirts afterwards!

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The Canyon swing was great fun. Staff were great and very patient! Make it worthwhile and go for a second jump while you are there,

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

This was my favourite Queenstown attraction. You head over in a minibus, allowing you to meet and get to know your fellow jumpers. What's really cool about this experience is the amount of time the staff spend on you - it's truly personal, and doesn't feel rushed or pressured. I went for the 'Chair of Death' swing, which really allows... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Went to the Shotover Canyon Swing with a bunch of friends and ended up doing TWO swings because it was so much fun. Highly recommend tandem "Gimp Boy Goes to Hollywood" which is by far the best one I did. The chair is extremely scary and the guys love to mess with you. But that's half the fun of it!!

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See 6 more reviews by Karen B for Queenstown
Auckland Central, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I can't believe I did it, they guys who work there make sure you do it but in a good way. Just think you have paid for it so there's no point in backing out! One of the scariest things I have ever done, but the feeling once you have done it is amazing. High recommend

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

I never did sth like this before and was pretty scared...but by the time i finally jumped, i was totally relaxed and couldnt stop laughing anymore. awesome staff n brilliant idea. absolutely loved it.

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