A new family-friendly swing ride launched in New Zealand on October 23, 2025, offering a lower-intensity alternative to bungy jumping.

The Kawarau Swing, a three-person adventure swing, launched on October 23, 2025, at the Kawarau Bungy Centre in Queenstown, New Zealand, offering a family-friendly, lower-intensity alternative to bungy jumping. Designed for riders aged eight and older, the swing launches from a platform on the Kawarau Bridge viewing deck, swinging 43 meters above the river with a retractable floor and smooth winch return. Developed over three years with rigorous safety testing, it complements existing activities like bungy, ziplines, and skywalks at the site, which pioneered commercial bungy in 1988. The attraction aims to appeal to families, couples, and groups seeking excitement with reduced intensity, reinforcing AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand’s commitment to safety and innovation.