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The Nevis Swing - World's Biggest Swing

Corner of Camp and Shotover Street | Central Queenstown, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
+64 3 450 1300
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Ranked #26 of 138 activities in Queenstown
Type: Tours
Owner description: The World’s Biggest Swing located next to the Nevis Bungy. 160m high! Forwards, backwards, alone or with a friend, you will be suspended high above... more » Owner description: The World’s Biggest Swing located next to the Nevis Bungy. 160m high! Forwards, backwards, alone or with a friend, you will be suspended high above the valley floor and be released! Experience a massive rush of adrenaline as you find yourself free falling and then accelerating through the valley at mind blowing speeds in a 300m Arc! Guaranteed to blow you away! « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

When we looked at bungy jump I did not fancy going down with my head below, although now you can do it hanging upright as well. So the swing, together (tandem) looked a smooth and less scary version. So we booked the biggest swing and departed with the Nevis company bus to the jump-site. After being strapped in on a... More

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AJHackettB, Public Relations Manager at The Nevis Swing - World's Biggest Swing, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thanks for your review. What a great memory for you and your wife to have together! I hope your ears were ok with all the screaming! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Seriously - don't go upside-down it gave my a big headrush and headache, which kinda ruined it for me. But that said, I was still very happy doing it (just wish I was the right way up). It's a big swing, with loads of cool ways to go. They harness you up then lift you up then... boom you're off.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Straight from the bungy you can head over to the swing if you have previously booked. The staff weigh you in again just to be sure. Then you make the walk over to where you'll be swinging off. The bridge itself to get there is fun. Your up in the middle of a canyon on a shaky (but stable) bridge!... More

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AJHackettB, Public Relations Manager at The Nevis Swing - World's Biggest Swing, responded to this review
18 March 2013

Hi John - thanks for another great review! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

It certainly looks terrifying with the setting up in Nevis. The drop down seems to be a lot longer then it actually felt like and the whole thing is over quicker then you would think. Still this is really good ride, and not as awful as it looks, but rather quite enjoyable!

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AJHackettB, Public Relations Manager at The Nevis Swing - World's Biggest Swing, responded to this review
23 January 2013

Hi Daniel Glad you enjoyed your swing – thanks for your feedback! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012

I was deciding between taking the bungy or the swing but decided to go with the swing since the rest of the group was doing it. The walk across towards the platform was a little scary since we were suspended 100+m above the valley. The guys at the platform were super helpful and funny and it made me slightly less... More

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AJHackettB, Public Relations Manager at The Nevis Swing - World's Biggest Swing, responded to this review
23 January 2013

Thanks for your review – I’m pleased you enjoyed your swing and the lovely views too! More

Escondido, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

Okay, I'm mixed on this review. My daughter talked me into doing this with her against my better judgement. The people were so professional and made enough jokes to keep you in your skin long enough to actually do this. But I was pertrified the whole time none the less. If you like having your blood pressure elevated to unsafe... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

First we did the bungy, and then we "upgraded" to also do the Swing.. It was great fun, but for me the bungy was even better.. (If you´re going upside down, beware that your "strap-on" is not TOO tight, or your back isn´t to bent while straping on - it really squeezed my neck/shoulder on our way down pendeling the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

Hanging in the air, upside down, not knowing when they'll press the bottom ... you're talking to your friend and suddenly ... BOOM! Great rush! Fun experience! (The Nevis Bungy gives better rush! Try both!)

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

No really..you should jump! Everyone who works there are great and if you are going to dive over the edge..this is the one to do it from.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

The Nevis Swing is great fun but won't give you the same rush as the Nevis Bungy (I did the combo with the swing 2nd). Nonetheless it is still good fun - you get a decent little free-fall before swinging and the view of the mountainside and Nevis River is fantastic. If you're not doing the bungy though I'd probably... More

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