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Are there any age and weight restrictions?
Yes - to jump with Taupo Bungy you must be 10 years old and a minimum of 45 kg. (If you are under 16 years you also require parental consent).

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What is bungy cord made of?
Latex Rubber

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What are your open hours?
We are open 9am to 5pm, with the possiblity of extra hours during summer.

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How long has Taupo Bungy been operating?
We have been operating since 1991 and have had over 240,000 jumpers, from around the world, jump with us.

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Has anyone ever died while bungy jumping at Taupo Bungy?
No. Taupo Bungy maintains an excellent safety record.

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Where did bungy jumping originate?
For centuries the people of Vanuatu in the Pacific have
been leaping from tall towers with vine ropes attached to their ankles. From the ancient ritual, bungy jumping with latex rubber began at the Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club in the 1970’s. Commercial bungy jumping followed in the 1980’s developed by a group of “Kiwis” and so the bungy phenomenon was born.

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What if i decide not to jump?
If you have purchased your jump ticket and decide not to jump, it is unfortunately not refundable nor transferable.

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What if i cant jump at my reserved time?;
Thats not a problem just give us a call on our                 0800 888 408 free fone number and we change your booking time or date for free.

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What is your cancellation policy?
If a booking for more then 10 people is made, we require 24hrs notice of cancellation. If it fewer, just give us a ring as soon as you can and we will be happy to sort you out.

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How much does it cost to do a bungy jump?
NZD$109 for a solo jump

NZD$218 for a tandem jump.


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