What Age Can Kids Do AJ Hackett Activities? A Guide For Parents

Planning a family trip or day out and not sure if an AJ Hackett activity is an option? You’ve come to the right place to find out with our guide to age and weight rules.

Every AJ Hackett activity has a minimum age, and every activity requires a parent or guardian’s signed consent for anyone under 15. Here’s what that means for your family, broken down by the questions parents actually ask before they book.

What’s the youngest age for any AJ Hackett activity?

The youngest age for any AJ Hackett activity is seven. The Auckland Bridge Climb has the lowest minimum age across all three sites. Under-15s still need signed consent, and for climbers under 10 specifically, an adult is recommended on the climb itself, not just on site.

Can an 8 or 9 year old bungy jump or do the swing?

An 8-year-old or 9-year-old cannot do a bungy jump, but two other activities open at 8: the Kawarau Swing in Queenstown, and the Zipride, also in Queenstown. On the Zipride, riders aged 8 and 9 have to go tandem with an adult aged 20 or over.

What’s the minimum age for an actual bungy jump?

The minimum age for a bungy jump is ten. That’s the age for the Kawarau Bridge Bungy and the Ledge Bungy in Queenstown, the bungy in Taupō, and the Auckland bridge bungy, and it’s a big part of why a tenth birthday has become a popular time for a first jump among New Zealand families. 

Is there an AJ Hackett activity with a higher age limit?

Yes. The Nevis Bungy and Nevis Catapult, both in Queenstown, require jumpers to be at least 13. The Nevis Swing has a lower threshold and opens at 10.

Does my under-15 need me there, or just my permission?

Every activity requires a parent or guardian’s consent for anyone under 15, company-wide. A number of activities go a step further: the Auckland and Taupō activities recommend an adult be present on site, as do the Nevis Bungy, Nevis Swing and Nevis Catapult, and the Ledge Bungy and Ledge Swing require it outright for anyone 14 or under.

BRIDGE CLIMB AGE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 7 years old. Under 15 requires adult consent at check-in. Under 10 is recommended to have an adult accompany them on their experience (relevant activity charges may apply for the adult).

SKYRIDE / SKYWALK / SKYJUMP

At SkyCity, children cannot go unaccompanied on site so while we can take a 10 year old on the SkyWalk, the parents need to be present on site and the child will stay with the guide until the parents collect them/or we drop them off.

Is there a weight limit for bungy jumping and swinging?

Yes, there is a weight limit for bungy jumping and swinging. Every activity has one, since it’s what decides whether the harness fits safely rather than a fitness test. Minimums start around 30–35kg on most activities, though the Nevis Bungy and Nevis Catapult sit higher at 45kg. Maximums vary more by site: solo limits run up to 160kg on the Nevis Swing, and tandem or group limits go up to 240kg on the Kawarau Swing. For an actual bungy jump, the Kawarau Bridge Bungy takes solo jumpers up to 150kg and tandem pairs up to a combined 235kg.
Auckland Bungy: minimum weight: 35kgs, Maximum weight: 150kgs.

Full ranges for every activity are in the table below.

What if two people go tandem and one weighs a lot more than the other?

For tandem bungy jumps, the maximum weight difference allowed between the two participants is 30kg, and the combined weight still needs to fall within that activity’s tandem limit. The crew confirm final suitability on the day.

For the Nevis Swing and Kawarau Swing, any weight difference between participants is fine, however a significant difference may determine the style of Swing you need to do.

Auckland Bungy: total weight limit 150kgs
SkyJump and SkyRide: single person maximum 150kgs.
Tandem combined weight 235kgs.

Is there a minimum height for any activity?

There is not generally a minimum height for any activity. Weight and build are what matter, since that’s what determines a secure fit in the harness or safety system, and there’s no across-the-board height limit. The one exception is SkyWalk in Auckland, which has a minimum height of 1.3m.

What can we do together as a family with a mixed-age group?

If you would like to select an activity together as a family with a mixed-age group then match the activity to your youngest first. A 7 or 8 year old can join in on the Bridge Climb, Kawarau Swing or Zipride while older siblings take on a bungy jump; once everyone is 10 or over, the full Queenstown, Taupō and Auckland line-up (aside from Nevis Bungy and Nevis Catapult) opens up together.

Age and weight limits at a glance for AJ Hackett activities 

Weather conditions can affect operational weight ranges on the day, and final suitability is always confirmed by crew on site.

FAQs:

How old do you have to be to bungy jump in Queenstown? 

The age you have to be to do a bungy jump in Queenstown is 10 for the Kawarau Bridge Bungy and the Ledge Bungy, and 13 for the Nevis Bungy.

What age can you do the Sky Tower in Auckland? 

The age you have to be to do the AJ Hackett activities in Auckland is 7 for the Bridge Climb; 10 for Bridge Bungy, SkyJump, SkyWalk and SkyRide.

Is there an age limit for the Queenstown zipline? 

Yes, the age limit for the Queenstown Zipride starts at 8, with 8 and 9 year olds riding tandem with an adult.

What age can you bungy jump in Taupō? 

The minimum age to do the bungy jump in Taupō is 10, with under-15s needing a parent or guardian’s consent.

Do teenagers need a parent with them to bungy jump? 

Anyone under 15 needs signed consent everywhere, and the Nevis activities (13+) also recommend an adult come along.

How much do you have to weigh to bungy jump? 

Minimums range from 30–45kg depending on the activity; the Nevis Bungy and Nevis Catapult have the highest minimum, at 45kg.

What’s the maximum weight for a tandem bungy jump? 

The maximum weight for a tandem bungy jump depends on the site: up to 235kg combined at the Kawarau Bridge Bungy, 220kg at the Nevis Swing, 180kg at Taupō, and 150kg at the Auckland Bridge Bungy, which also caps the difference between the two jumpers at 30kg.
The maximum combined weight at the SkyJump and SkyRide is 235kg.

Is there a height requirement to bungy jump? 

There is not a height requirement to bungy jump, except for SkyWalk in Auckland, which has a 1.3m minimum height.

Can family members spectate?

Friends and family can watch! All our sites are set up for spectators. It’s free and no booking is needed for walk-ins at Kawarau Bungy Centre, Sky Jump, and Taupō. For the Nevis Playground, Auckland Harbour Bridge, and bus customers for Kawarau, you need to book a spectator spot—$50 for Nevis adults (free for under 10s), $20 for Auckland Harbour Bridge. Add spectators in the “add-ons” section during booking, or hit up the crew at 0800 286 4958 or [email protected]

What to do next?

If you’re planning a family trip and want help matching ages and weights to activities across AJ Hackett sites, get in touch and we’ll help build the day around your group.