AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand

This was my second place bungy jumping. It was a beautiful day and the people were friendly and made sure you were confide to jump. It was pretty standard pricing deals and not too big of a jump. You will get wet if tide is high like one person did on my trip a while ago. It’s a tourist thing to do, but why not when you’re in the place where it was invented!

Organized and professional… had a great time! Came here to watch a friend bungy jump. I decided to go and watch (they charge $ 20 if you want to walk all the way out to the bridge jump spot to watch… it’s well worth it if you do). The staff is friendly and efficient, running things on time. The booth where you watch the bungy jumps occur is spacious and comfortable, it’s about half way out on the bridge. Even if you don’t jump, the $ 20 is worth it to get great views on the walk out on to the booth! Only suggestion would be for them to not have music when people are jumping, so you can hear them screaming!!! Fun experience.

I always vowed that the first time I bungee jumped that it would be in New Zealand, and this place made that come true! Most exhilarating experience of my life!
–September, 2011.

I knew I was going to Auckland and wanted to do something exciting that I had never done before. I have jumped out of planes static line and skydiving but never bungee. For those that don’t know, new Zealand is home to the first public bungee jump so what better way to mark my first time in the Kiwi State?!
The company met me down at the Harbor and picked me up. I was there in the winter so it was slight chilly and the day I decided to go it was raining. The driver was very nice and I was his only pick up. In fact he told me I was the only one jumping during my time block. He talked to me about the city and gave me some history. When we arrived by the Auckland bridge his staff was super friendly and helped me prepare for my jump. A group of twenty backpackers joined us as «spectators». No pressure, right? I suited up and the rain began to pour. We all walked along the bridge for about twenty minutes. We were in harness attached to the bridge by a metal cable so I felt super safe.
When we got to the top the staff was super pumped and had good music playing. We received out safety and jump brief and they introduced me to the group since I was the designated pickee! I am a glamour girl so before my jump they took several pictures with me and my magazine as well as without it. I was nervous when I stepped on the edge of the platform and all I could think was don’t make an ugly face for your pictures and jump out freely! They have me the option of dunking me in the water and I happily accepted! The sun came pouring out and they gave me the countdown and I jumped! I was so scared but it was EPIC! For the last five seconds of your fall you feel some tension in the rope that provided me relief that I wasn’t going to die!
I was dipped in the water and while coming up you have a release lever so you can sit upright and enjoy the view while they pull you up. When I got to the top everyone asked how it was and for a reduced rate they will allow you to go again, backwards if you want. I declined so a staffer did a safe run off and jumped for everyone to see.
During the climb down a staffer and I talked about the US and New Zealand. I asked her the weirdest thing they seen in the water below the bridge and it was a frozen cow from one of the pastures a few miles away!
Once we got back to the building I received my certificate, a t shirt, key chain with all pictures taken online, a booklet of printouts and a bag. The driver on the way back was nice enough to drop me off in the seafood district so I could grab lunch. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Doing a bungy was probably the scariest thing I have ever done. but also the best. I have skydived as well, and to everyone who asks, I tell them I prefer bungy jump. They’re both awesome but with skydiving, the majority of the time, you’re floating around and I gotta tell ya, it gets a little boring. With a bungy jump there is zero time to be bored.
Climbing the bridge I thought ‘What’s the fuss?’ And then you gradually get higher and higher and you starts to wish you were back on solid ground.
I was one of the lightest in my group which meant that I went last. This is good and bad. You get to watch everyone else, and see how fun it was and that it is safe, but you are also nervous for an hour before you get to go.
Everything in my body was telling me not to do it, but it was the most awesome thing.
Do it, do it, do it.

In our country you really haven’t lived yet till you have completed a Bungy or two have you?
My first experience at AJ Hackett Bungy Auckland was a few years back and such a major thrill, since then I have done two more, all from the same bridge, and have vouchers at present to return again for a fourth jump with my partner: a Bungy virgin.
I love adrenalin based sports, I love being so scared standing on a platform as I gaze down at the Auckland Harbour so far below, and having complete trust in my Bungy instructor.
Bungy is not for the light hearted, you have to be confident walking up the plank of the bridge to jump remember. If you can get over the fact that your dangling upside down from a rope then this is the rush you are looking for.
The beginning of your journey starts with being kitted up and instructed by the Bungy staff, signing a waiver form, then a scenic walk under the harbour bridge to the jump pod, 100% safety measures are taken for the entire time, so it’s just great fun.
One of the coolest adrenalin buzz activities in our city.

No, I wasn’t brave enough to do it… but I was making my boyfriend. I had bought him the bungy for Christmas (such a meeeean gift) and he couldn’t back out. I THOROUGHLY enjoyed myself. He was allowed to take one support person/​photographer up onto the bridge with him, so while he was nervously weighed and suited up I was happily snapping away. We then climbed out onto the bridge; his mind was racing while I leisurely took in the superb views. It was awesome, the further we climbed the more I was glad it wasn’t me! It was actually very high once we got to the jump spot, much higher than it looks from the city. He was the 2^nd to jump and I was relieved when the bungee cord stayed in tact. The look on his face when he came back up was PRICELESS. He was so exhilarated it made me want to jump… nearly. So the moral of this story is; even if you don’t have the balls to jump off the Harbour bridge yourself, buy it for someone else. You get to do half the bridge climb, enjoy the views and watch at least 10 people do something mental, result!

Auckland’s not really a hot spot for adventure. Most people venture off to Queenstown or even Rotorua to get their fix of adrenalin junkie madness. But the Harbour Bridge bungy is one of Auckland’s few thrill seeker spots so naturally, I think every Aucklander should give this a go. I was nearly pooping myself as I made my way up the walkway under the bridge to the jump pod. If it weren’t for my extreme nerves I would have been taking my time to enjoy the view! From the walkway you look straight onto the city from an angle you usually wouldn’t get to enjoy (unless you’re a careless driver dazing out the window on the top of the bridge). Looking straight down, however, you see the whirling water gushing below and, knowing you will soon be plunging toward it, it’s a very daunting sight. Once at the jump pod I calmed down a bit. The «bungy crew» were awesome and created a fun and relaxing vibe. As each person walked up to be strapped in and sent off the plank I became more and more nervous. I was terrified I would be the one to crumble on the edge and awkwardly retreat back into the arms of the bungy man. When it was finally my turn I was surprised at the size of my balls. I just took a breath and hopped along to the edge. This was probably the scariest part as I had to stop and pose for a number of photos. After the camera captured the horrified look on my face the bungy instructor counted me down and off I went. It happened so fast that afterward I was almost disappointed I didn’t take in that moment a little more.
Best of all, by the time we had all walked back to base the amazing «bungy workers» had already put our goody bags together complete with photos, video and an «I did it T shirt». Talk about efficiency.
Although this isn’t the price of your average daily activity it is a thrill I think all Aucklanders and tourists need to experience!

I would like to go on record that bungy jumping is not for the faint hearted, in fact you need to be fearless or stupid (It’s a fine line) to attempt a jump from a bridge, with only a rubber rope attached to your body. However, if you’ve made the decision to jump, and you’ve paid the money, then there is probably no better place to take your first jump.
Jumping from the iconic Auckland Bridge and dangling above the waters of the Waitemata harbour, the adrenaline rush will be absolutely fantastic. The team at AJ Hackett will put you at ease should any nerves halt your attempt. And the photographic proof will give you bragging rights for a month.