# Kawarau Bridge Bungy

> An old suspension bridge in the Kawarau Gorge that became the site of the first commercial bungy jump in 1988, with a drop of 43 metres to the river.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-kawarau-bridge-bungy/

An old suspension bridge in the Kawarau Gorge that became the site of the first commercial bungy jump in 1988, with a drop of 43 metres to the river. Even if you do not jump, there are viewing platforms and a café. It is on SH6, about 25 minutes from Queenstown.

- **Nearest town:** Queenstown, New Zealand
- **Category:** Roadside oddities
- **GPS:** -45.0108, 168.9143

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and August–September. Hot in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Queenstown, Glenorchy and Arrowtown on Lake Wakatipu](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-queenstown-glenorchy-arrowtown/)

## Nearby

- [Gibbston Valley Winery](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-gibbston-valley-winery/) – 4 km
- [Lake Hayes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-lake-hayes/) – 10 km
- [Lakes District Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-lakes-district-museum/) – 10 km
- [Arrowtown Chinese Settlement](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-arrowtown-chinese-settlement/) – 11 km

## FAQs

### Where is Kawarau Bridge Bungy?

Kawarau Bridge Bungy is in Queenstown, New Zealand, at GPS -45.0108, 168.9143.

### Which road trips pass Kawarau Bridge Bungy?

Kawarau Bridge Bungy is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Queenstown, Glenorchy and Arrowtown on Lake Wakatipu.

### What is there to see near Kawarau Bridge Bungy?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gibbston Valley Winery (4 km), Lake Hayes (10 km), Lakes District Museum (10 km) and Arrowtown Chinese Settlement (11 km).

### When is the best time to visit Kawarau Bridge Bungy?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)