THRILLS AND CHILLS
Sweat it out in a wood-fired sauna, then plunge head first towards the Kawarau River. Thrills & Chills is the world’s first bungy cold plunge.
Our kind of wellness
Sauna culture is having a moment. We figured it needed a bit more adrenaline.
Thrills & Chills is our new sauna and bungy experience with Queenstown’s Watershed Saunas. Heat up in a mobile wood-fired sauna at the home of bungy, then step off the Kawarau Bridge and plunge towards the river below. Hot, cold, and a whole lot of courage. It’s contrast therapy, Kiwi style.
Sweat
Spend 10–15 minutes in the wood-fired sauna on site.
Jump
Walk out onto the Kawarau Bridge, 43m above the river.
Plunge
Go head first and touch the cold water below.
Be one of the first to take the plunge
To celebrate the launch, we’re giving away spots to try Thrills & Chills on 25, 27 or 28 November, between 3:00pm and 4:30pm. Your prize includes a sauna session with Watershed Saunas followed by a Kawarau Bridge bungy jump with a water touch.
Entering takes two minutes. Pick your preferred date, tell us why you deserve a spot, and keep an eye on your inbox.
Entries close 24 November 2026. Winners will be contacted directly. Prize must be redeemed on 25, 27 or 28 November 2026 at the Kawarau Bungy Centre, subject to availability, and is not transferable or exchangeable for cash. Travel to Queenstown not included. Full terms and conditions.
Bring the crew
Got a team, a stag do or a group of mates who need a proper shake-up?
From 28 November, Thrills & Chills is available to book as a private experience for groups of 10 or more. Tell us your group size and preferred dates and our team will put it together.
Watershed is Queenstown’s home of hot and cold, bringing traditional Finnish sauna culture to the shores of Lake Whakatipu. Best known for being New Zealand’s first floating sauna, Watershed is all about getting out into nature, having fun and feeling alive.
FAQs
Will I definitely touch the water?
Water contact depends on your weight and conditions on the day, and is at the Jump Master’s discretion. We can’t guarantee a water touch for every jumper.
How long is the sauna session?
Around 10–15 minutes before you jump.
Can I book Thrills & Chills now?
Private group bookings for 10 or more open on 28 November. Want to be one of the first to try it? Enter the competition for a chance to jump on 25, 27 or 28 November.
What if the weather turns?
The experience runs subject to operational and safety conditions on the day.
All bungy weight, age and health requirements apply. See jump requirements.
