Shotover Canyon Swing

The Shotover Canyon Swing is an adrenaline-filled activity located in Queenstown, New Zealand.

The swing is situated in a canyon and has an arc of about 300 meters long. The swing offers a unique experience where visitors can choose to swing forward, backward, or alone. The swing is run by a team of professional and competent guides who ensure visitors feel safe and welcomed. Visitors can choose to do the swing as a tandem with a friend or solo. The swing is part of a combo package that includes the Shotover JET straight after with the tasting experience at the Brewery. The whole experience from beginning to end is run really professionally with fun guides that make the whole experience truly unforgettable. The canyon swing is 109 meters high with a 60-meter freefall, and there is also an extreme zipline that is 182 meters high with a 5-meter drop. The minimum age for the swing is 10 years old, and under 15-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are not allowed to drive to the site themselves, and they must park in town and take a bus up to the site. The road leading to the site is private, and there is no parking available. The round trip takes about 2.5 hours, and transport is included from the town center. The Shotover Canyon Swing is a pioneer of all giant swings in Queenstown, NZ, and is known for being ridiculously scary and seriously fun.