SKYWIRE Experience

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Highlights

  • Open daily from 9am - last trip departs the Cable Bay Adventure Park base at 4:00pm - Allow 1 hour round trip from the base cafe. Flyers must be at least 1.2 metres tall, child rates apply for children aged 15 and under.   The Skywire is set 300 metres above the base cafe and includes a 4km mini-bus journey up through the park to the launch platform of the Skywire.  The ride takes up to 4 people at a time, seated side by side, strapped into individual racing car style seats with 5 point harnesses and takes approximately 10 minutes. The Skywire is weather dependent - won't operate in heavy rain or high winds. Bookings not always essential but highly recommended in the busy summer season.

Summary

Open daily from 9am - last trip departs the Cable Bay Adventure Park base at 4:00pm - Allow 1 hour round trip from the base cafe. Flyers must be at least 1.2 metres tall, child rates apply for children aged 15 and under.   The Skywire is set 300 metres above the base cafe and includes a 4km mini-bus journey up through the park to the launch platform of the Skywire.  The ride takes up to 4 people at a time, seated side by side, strapped into individual racing car style seats with 5 point harnesses and takes approximately 10 minutes. The Skywire is weather dependent - won't operate in heavy rain or high winds. Bookings not always essential but highly recommended in the busy summer season.

Tour info

Duration
10 minutes
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

The Worlds longest Flying Fox - you trip starts with a mini-bus journey up through the park to the launch platform of the Skywire. Your guides will entertain you on the trip up with facts and stories of the park and surround areas. The ride takes up to 4 people at a time and can reach speeds of up to 100km/hr. The ride takes you both forward and backwards, with 800 metres of gravity assisted freewheeling in each direction - combined with 700 metres of scenic journey in each direction, finishing back at the start after nearly 10 minutes of thrilling adventure.

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What’s included?

  • PICK UPS AND DROP OFFS - IF REQUIRED

  • The Cable Bay Adventure Park is located less than 15 minutes from Nelson's City centre giving you more time for Adventure and less time spent travelling. Our friendly staff can arrange for a free pick up and drop off from the Nelson i-site or other central Nelson points for groups of 2 or more.

  • This MUST be booked at time of reservation as this service runs on demand and is not a scheduled service.

  • Food and drinks

  • Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 10m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Cable Bay Adventure Park

About operator:

Cable Bay Adventure Park. Only 15 minutes from central Nelson and home to the amazing Skywire Experience - the worlds longest flying fox; guided Quad bike tours, Horse treks, ride in the amphibious Argo or challenge your friends to a game of Paintball. Licensed Cafe onsite. MTB and E-Bikes available to hire, developing range of trails and access to the property for walking and biking free of charge (with signed waiver). Open 7 days, see website for booking times (closed Christmas Day only)

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