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Highlights
- From a vantage point over Nelson's stunning landscapes, you'll begin Your Experience Start with an adrenaline-fueled journey that combines scenic views with excitement.
- Feel the rush as your vehicle reaches speeds of up to 100 km per hour during this high-octane adventure through New Zealand's stunning terrain.
- Your guides will share fascinating facts and stories about Nelson, enriching your understanding of the area throughout The Skywire experience.
- The SKYWIRE Experience allows you to enjoy a thrilling ride in both forward and backward directions as you soar above 300 meters with stunning views.
Your Experience
Your Experience
Begins with a scenic ride spanning 4 kilometers on a comfortable minibus, heading towards the launch platform of Skywire — an exhilarating adventure positioned 300 meters above the base café. En route to the experience's start point, your guide will share engaging stories and fascinating details about both the park itself and its surrounding areas.
When you board the SKYWIRE Experience in Nelson, New Zealand, it accommodates up to four individuals at a time, each securely fastened with a 5-point harness into individual racing car-style seats. For approximately 10 minutes, enjoy this thrilling journey that spans 700 meters back and forth. You'll experience speeds reaching up to 100 km per hour along with an exhilarating 800-meter gravity-assisted freewheeling section both ways. The return trip is often highlighted as a favorite part by many participants.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Access to Nelson's The Skywire Experience for a thrilling SKYWIRE Experience
- Use of return transfers starting from your accommodation through New Zealand’s park and ending at the Skywire
- Entry ticket with an expert Guide included in Your Experience Start
- Individual Costs
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- All areas that customers frequently touch are sanitized.
- Guests may/may not be subject to temperature checks beforehand.
- All guests are recommended to bring along face masks for safety.
- It is recommended to maintain social distancing with other guests (2 meters apart).
- Regularly sanitize your hands. Sanitizers are available upon request.
- This activity requires a minimum height of 1.2 meters.
- All children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- The Skywire is a weather-dependent activity and does not operate during heavy rain or high winds.
- Daily from 10am to 4pm (extended hours in summer)
- Closed on 25 Dec
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket Redemption Point
- Redeem your ticket at Cable Bay Adventure Park.
- Address: 194 Cable Bay Road, Nelson 7071, New Zealand.
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Getting There
By Car
The Park is 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.
Validity
This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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