Skywire Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson

4.7
(182 reviews)

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1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Skywire is one of the Worlds longest Flying Fox experiences! - your trip starts from our Base area, onboarding a mini-bus journey up through the Native Forest to the launch platform of the Skywire. Your guides will entertain you on the trip up with facts and stories of the forest, points of interest and surrounding areas. The Skywire ride takes up to 4 people at a time and can reach a speeds of up to 100km/hr. The ride takes you both on a forward facing and backwards journey, with 800 metres of gravity assisted freewheeling in each direction - combined with 700 metres of a scenic journey in each direction, finishing back at the start after nearly 12 minutes of thrilling adventure!

What's Included

Free, unlimited parking during opening hours
Your mini-bus expereince to the launch platform is aboard one of our 4X4 vans equipped with air-conditioning and professional drivers
Food and drinks
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

ON DEMAND ONLY - PLEASE CALL THE TEAM TO ARRANGE **Minimum 4 people for pick up service** Please note that pick ups are only available from the Nelson i-site or accommodation sites close to the CBD. Nelson airport is the southern limit for pickup locations.

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Meeting point

We are 14km north of the Nelson CBD, drive north towards Picton for 12km then turn left onto Cable Bay road. Drive for 2km and you will find the Cable Bay Adventure Park on the right hand side - look for the flags and signs.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

On arrival to Cable Bay Adventure Park you'll want to check in at our booking office at least 10minutes prior to your departure time. If you're early, don't worry - you can grab a coffee or a bite to eat at our onsite, licensed, Base Cafe. We're open daily from 9am with our first departure for the day leaving at 10am and our last trip for the day departing at 3:00pm. Allow 1-1.5 hours round trip from the Base area for your experience. Participants must be 1.2 metres tall, child rates apply for children aged 15years and under, we also offer family rates for 2 Adults & 2 Children

The Skywire launch platform is set at 300 metres above the Base cafe. Included in your experience is a commentated, 4km mini-bus journey up through the native forest to the launch platform. The Skywire 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 12 minutes to complete the return journey!

The Skywire is weather dependent - we can't operate in heavy rain or high winds. Bookings are highly recommended especially in the busy summer season.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Extreme Sports
Private and Luxury
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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