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Shotover Canyon Swing

37 Shotover Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
64 3 442 6990
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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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Vancouver BC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Wow. Wow! and more Wow! I still don't have words on how truly amazing this is. The adrenaline / endorphins you get from free falling for 60m and then swinging for 150m is the best thing ever! EVER! Just have trust in your Jump Masters. Even though they are insane (Nutters really), safety is a top priority there and all... More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Had a great time doing the canyon swing yesterday thanks to all of the staff that made the experience even better!! I did the chair of death which i highly recomend, i will be back again for sure!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

This is a first class operation. The build up during harnessing and the banter getting ready to jump make the too short time of the actual fall and swing even more memorable. If you want a real rush of adrenaline you must try this out.

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Queenstown, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

This is a must do when you visit queenstown. You meet at the shop in the city centre and it's a short 10 min ride to location. The view is truly spectacular of the canyon. Staff are extremely friendly and a bit cheeky at times! My hubby and I did the tandem forward to start and as they only charge... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 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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