must-visit in QueenstownNational Park & Nature
Kawarau River
📍 Kawarau River, Queenstown, New Zealand
4.6/ 5.0
★★★★★
Introduction
The Kawarau River rushes from Lake Wakatipu and cuts a deep gorge east of Queenstown, famed for the Kawarau Bridge — the world's first commercial bungy jump, born in 1964. Turquoise rapids and the suspension bridge make it a river of adrenaline beside fjord-like scenery. Riverside trails and lookouts watch jumpers leap; summer rafting and kayaking keep the gorge lively.
✨ Highlights
01
From the lake
The Kawarau River rushes from Lake Wakatipu and cuts a deep gorge east of Queenstown.
02
First bungy
At Kawarau River, First bungy reveals a distinct facet.
03
Turquoise
Turquoise rapids and the suspension bridge make it a river of adrenaline beside fjord-like.
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Adrenaline
Adrenaline adds a different flavour to Kawarau River.
🛈 Practical Info
→Admission：Free (reference)
→Hours：Always (reference)
→Duration：About 1 hour
→Getting there：Drive or bus
→Tip：Watch the jump
→Note：Jump ticket
💡 Tips
• Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening Always visible (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Queenstown; pair with nearby sights.
• If time allows, pair Kawarau River with nearby sights in one day.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Kawarau River?
Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening Always visible (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
