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Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge

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Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge

Queenstown, New Zealand
Set inQueenstown, New Zealand
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

36–73°F
CurrencyNZD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+12:00

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Sweet spotPeak Jan–Mar. Go in Apr, Dec for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 41%
WarmestJan · 73°F
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Spanning the turquoise Kawarau River about 20 minutes from Queenstown, this 1880 historic bridge became the birthplace of commercial bungy jumping in 1988 and remains one of the most iconic jump sites in the world, with a viewing deck for spectators who'd rather watch than leap.

Know before you go

  • Even non-jumpers can walk out onto the bridge deck for free to watch others take the leap.
  • The on-site center has a small museum on the history of bungy jumping worth a quick look.
  • Book jumps online in advance during peak summer months to avoid long wait times.

Pairs well with

Skyline Gondola
4 mi away
Cecil Peak
7 mi away
Lake Wakatipu
10 mi away
Milford Road
44 mi away

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge?

Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge is in Queenstown, New Zealand.

What is Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge known for?

Spanning the turquoise Kawarau River about 20 minutes from Queenstown, this 1880 historic bridge became the birthplace of commercial bungy jumping in 1988 and remains one of the most iconic jump sites in the world, with a viewing deck for spectators who'd rather watch than leap.

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