The North Island of New Zealand offers an exhilarating experience for adventure enthusiasts with several licensed bungee (or bungy) jumping operations in various stunning locations. Below is a detailed list of what to expect from each jump, providing insight into adrenaline-packed activities available on this beautiful island.

1. Auckland Sky Tower Sky Jump

While this isn’t a traditional bungee jump, it offers a unique base jump experience. Instead of an elastic cord, you’ll be secured in a full-body harness and connected by cables. During the jump, you’ll descend at controlled speeds, reaching up to 85 kilometers per hour, gradually slowing as you approach the ground. Opt for a head-first or feet-first descent—either choice promises an unforgettable thrill!

Standing at 192 meters, this is the highest jump on the North Island and ranks among the tallest jumps from a tower worldwide. Additionally, the Sky Tower, reaching a lofty 328 meters, is Auckland’s tallest building and a dominant landmark. Even if you decide against jumping, a visit for panoramic 360-degree views of Auckland and its surroundings is worthwhile.

2. Auckland Harbor Bridge Bungy

This thrilling jump occurs from a height of forty meters directly beneath the main span of the Auckland Harbor Bridge, plunging into the Waitemata Harbor. If you crave heights, consider combining your jump with a guided walk across the top of the bridge, which is New Zealand’s only bridge climb. This exhilarating walk lasts about one and a half hours, offering stunning views from above.

3. Rotorua Bungy

Located at the Agroventures Center, just 9 kilometers from Rotorua’s center, this 43-meter jump provides breathtaking views over the rural valley and Lake Rotorua. Rotorua Bungy is just one of several adrenaline-pumping activities at the center, which also features Freefall Xtreme (suspended on a giant wind column), the “Swoop” rope swing, and the bullet-shaped Schweeb. These activities cater to even the most passionate thrill-seekers.

4. Taupo Bungy

Situated above the Waikato River, close to its source at Lake Taupo, this jump stands at 47 meters with impressive views of sheer white cliffs. Consequently, it is North Island’s most popular bungee jump. Additionally, thrill-seekers can try the “Cliff Hanger,” an intense ride that drops you from a swing on a 44-meter platform, cementing Taupo’s reputation as the extreme sports capital of the North Island.

5. Mokai Gravity Canyon Bungy (Near Taihape, Central North Island)

Travelers journeying between Taupo and Wellington will encounter Taihape on State Highway One, known as the Gumboot Capital of the World. Just twenty minutes southeast lies the Gravity Canyon, where you can experience New Zealand’s highest bridge bungee at 80 meters, alongside a thrilling 50-meter free-fall giant swing and an enormous flying fox that reaches speeds up to 160 kilometers per hour.