Can AJ Hackett Bungy NZ host group bookings and team building days? Yes, we can!
From full-day adventures near Queenstown at the Nevis Playground with bungy bus transport, to relaxed group sessions at the Kawarau Bungy Centre with our outdoor bar, we can build an experience around your team, with special group pricing available on request.
Read on to learn more about group bookings and team building days with AJ Hackett Bungy.
Already ready to trade the conference room for an AJ Hackett experience? Explore our tailored packages or contact our events crew to book bungy team building for your group.
Team Building AJ Hackett Style
Team building has a bit of a reputation. Trust falls in a conference room. Name tags. An icebreaker that nobody asked for, followed by a worksheet about “synergy”.
Everyone goes along with it. Everyone’s polite. And by Monday, everyone’s back at their desks exactly as they were.
Now imagine a different kind of team day.
One where the person who sits quietly in the corner at every meeting is suddenly standing on the edge of a canyon, while forty colleagues cheer them on.
One where the boss is just as nervous as the new starter.
One where everyone goes home with a story, and a whole new level of respect for the people they work with.
Why Bungy Works for Team Building
Here’s the thing about standing on the edge: job titles don’t really matter up there.
Everyone feels the nerves. Everyone gets the same countdown. And everyone needs a bit of encouragement to take that final step.
That’s what makes adventure such a powerful way to bring a group together. It strips away the everyday stuff and leaves you with something very simple: people backing each other.
You see colleagues at their most nervous, and then at their most proud. You cheer for people you’ve only ever emailed. You find yourself high-fiving someone from a completely different department because you both just did something terrifying.
And that sticks. Long after the adrenaline wears off, the respect stays.
How Robbins Research Group Took On the Nevis
When Robbins Research Group brought their team to Queenstown, they didn’t want a standard day out.
They wanted the big one.
Over three days, 300 guests took on the Nevis Playground, home to New Zealand’s highest bungy. Our bungy buses shuttled the group to and from site, with stops at OXBOW Adventures for more action and Kinross for lunch.
At the Nevis, the group had the full line-up to choose from: the Nevis Bungy, the Nevis Swing and the Nevis Catapult. Plenty of the team took on more than one. And some were perfectly happy watching from solid ground, cheering on their colleagues as they faced the canyon.
Add a mix of activities at OXBOW Adventures and a lunch at Kinross to refuel and swap stories about who screamed the loudest, and the day was complete.
A full day of adventure, supported by AJ Hackett Bungy NZ from start to finish.
Their Day Included
- Bungy bus transport to and from site
- The Nevis Bungy, Nevis Swing and Nevis Catapult, with spectating for those who preferred to watch
- A mix of activities at OXBOW Adventures
- Lunch at Kinross
Watch the Robbins Research Group take on the Nevis.
The Nevis Playground: Three Ways to Face the Canyon
The Nevis is the ultimate place for a group that wants to go big. Tucked into the backcountry, it’s a proper adventure just getting there, and it has three very different ways to take on gravity.
Nevis Bungy
New Zealand’s highest bungy, 134 metres above the canyon floor, with 8.5 seconds of pure freefall. The one everyone talks about on the bus home.
Nevis Swing
The world’s biggest swing, sweeping through a 300 metre arc at up to 120kph. You can go solo, or take a colleague with you and share the scream.
Nevis Catapult
Zero to 100kph in 1.5 seconds, launched 150 metres across the canyon. Face first. Not for the faint-hearted, and perfect for the office overachiever.
Kawarau Bungy Centre: A Great Base for Groups
If your group is after something a little closer to town, the Kawarau Bungy Centre is the perfect place to gather.
Home to the world’s first commercial bungy, it’s just 25 minutes from downtown Queenstown and overlooks the stunning Kawarau River.
And here’s the best part for whoever’s organising: you don’t have to do the organising on the day.
While our crew sort out the logistics, your group can settle in at our outdoor bar, grab some food and a drink, and soak up the view. Then it’s time for the main event.
Whether they’re taking on the Kawarau Bridge Bungy, flying over the river on the Kawarau Swing, or zipping across the gorge on the Zipride, there’s something for every comfort level. And for those who’d rather watch, the outdoor bar and viewing deck are the best seats in the house.
What you’ll notice is the atmosphere. Everyone’s there to support each other. The loudest cheers often go to the most nervous jumpers. And by the end of the day, there’s a very real sense of respect for the people who stepped up, and the people who backed them.
Not Everyone Has to Jump
One of the most common questions we get from group organisers is: “What if some of my team don’t want to do it?”
That’s completely fine.
A great team day isn’t about everyone doing the same thing. It’s about everyone being part of the same experience. Some will jump. Some will swing. Some will stand at the railing yelling encouragement with a drink in hand. They’re all part of it.
In fact, the cheer squad is often what gets the nervous ones over the edge.
Planning Your Group Booking
Every group is different, so we build every group experience around you.
- Special group pricing is available on request
- Bungy bus transport is available, depending on group size
- Choose from the Nevis Playground, the Kawarau Bungy Centre, or both
- Mix and match activities so everyone can pick their level of thrill
Because the best team building doesn’t happen in a meeting room.
It happens on the edge, with everyone you work with cheering you on.
Ready to plan a team day your crew will never forget? Email our sales team at [email protected] to start planning your group booking.
FAQs
Can AJ Hackett Bungy NZ host team building and group bookings?
Yes. We host groups of all sizes at the Nevis Playground and the Kawarau Bungy Centre in Queenstown, from small team days to multi-day programmes for hundreds of guests.
Is there special pricing for groups?
Yes. Special group pricing is available on request. Email [email protected] with your group size, preferred dates and the activities you’re interested in.
Can you provide transport for our group?
Yes. Bungy bus transport is available depending on group size. Let us know your numbers and we’ll help work out the best option for your team.
Does everyone in the group have to take part?
Not at all. Spectators are welcome, and plenty of guests are happy watching and cheering from the viewing areas. With a range of activities at each site, everyone can choose how involved they want to be.
What activities can groups do at the Nevis Playground?
Groups can take on the Nevis Bungy (New Zealand’s highest bungy at 134 metres), the Nevis Swing and the Nevis Catapult.
Can our group relax at the Kawarau Bungy Centre while we wait?
Yes. Groups can make use of our outdoor bar space to enjoy food and drinks while our crew take care of the organisation, then watch or take part in the Kawarau Bridge Bungy, Kawarau Swing and Zipride.
How do I enquire about a group booking?
Email our sales team at [email protected] and we’ll help build a day around your group.
