SKYWIRE Experience: The World's Longest Flying Fox Adventure with Breathtaking Scenic Journey

Experience the SKYWIRE, the world’s longest flying fox adventure, with breathtaking scenic views. Reach speeds of up to 100km/hr and enjoy 800 meters of gravity-assisted freewheeling in each direction. Book your thrilling 10-minute adventure now!

Duration: 10 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cable Bay Adventure Park - Open daily from 9am - last trip departs the Cable Bay Adventure Park base at 3:30pm - Allow 1 hour round trip from the base cafe. Flyers must be at least 1.2 metres tall, child rates apply for children aged 15 and under.

The Skywire is set 300 metres above the base cafe and includes a 4km mini-bus journey up through the park to the launch platform of the Skywire. The ride takes up to 4 people at a time, seated side by side, strapped into individual racing car style seats with 5 point harnesses and takes approximately 10 minutes.

The Skywire is weather dependent - won’t operate in heavy rain or high winds. Bookings not always essential but highly recommended in the busy summer season.

What's Included
  • Complimentary unlimited parking available during opening hours.
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a journey with the longest Flying Fox in the world. Your adventure commences with a spirited mini-bus trip through the park to reach the Skywire’s launch platform. Enjoy a delightful blend of factual narration and enchanting stories about the park and its vicinity from your guides on this ride up. The ride, capable of accommodating up to 4 individuals concurrently, can hit speeds of approximately 100km/hr. Experience a daring adventure as you zoom forward and backward, with 800 metres of pure gravitational pull in both directions. This combines with a 700 metre scenic tour each way, culminating nearly 10 minutes later at the point of embarkation - a truly thrilling experience.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Cable Bay Adventure Park
Cable Bay Road
We are 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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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80louisev
Jul 15, 2024
Exhilarating - Spectacular scenery from this birdseye view of the forest. Definitely a unique experience and well worth it. Exhilarating
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Kenneth1968
Jun 8, 2024
Best high in NZ - Best thrill ride down a long metal cable. The better part of the ride is the return backwards!!! Fast and invigorating. Best time to do this is bright and early in the morning or later evening near sunset. View is amazing. Air is crisp and clean! What a high!!!
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Kalovewell
Jun 8, 2024
Breathtaking views & great fun! - A stunning day. A warm welcome & a great guide. Zac shared his passion & appreciation for the tree’s & landscape. An unexpected, valuable & delightful bonus as we drove to the top of the mountain. And what a view! Spectacular. Great fun. Safe & memorable. Highly recommend!
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Cats-r-cute
Jun 6, 2024
Great views/experience - Fun adventure. Was initially apprehensive but no need to be. Helpful guide. Great views. Would recommend. Would do again.
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892kellyannm
Jun 1, 2024
Beautiful view on the skywire. - We had an awesome knowledgeable guide named Zak! Great Native tree chat on the way up in the van. Beautiful scenery. Really enjoyed the skywire. So lucky to be able to see that native bush on private land. Absolutely breath taking. We appreciated Zak’s enthusiasm, knowledge and awesome pronunciation of Māori words with his Canadian accent. 👍🏾9yr old and 11yr old really enjoyed the ride! Highly recommend.
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C1678dxrebeccad
Apr 28, 2024
A unique experience with fantastic views - Georgia was a great guide and skilfully drove us up the winding road, giving us lots of information about the plants and local nature on the way. The Skywire experience was really good fun and felt completely safe. We loved flying above the trees at high speed and the views were amazing! It was great to have the option to be picked up and dropped off in Nelson too.
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Judymac2111
Apr 25, 2024
Epic experience - This was epic to do - and the actual ride was better than I imagined. Once the ride started you just relaxed and enjoyed it!
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Road55437077663
Apr 18, 2024
Don’t pass this opportunity up - WOW! Even thought I am scared of heights…. I nearly backed out at the last minute…. I’m so glad I pushed through my fear & experienced this once in a lifetime opportunity. Thank you to our guide Zac / who was so welcoming and full of knowledge with the Nelson area & the beautiful trees on the mountain. You are a valuable employee.
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Tracif627
Jul 21, 2024
Fast high ride with a stunning view - Stunning views and such a fun ride! Shannon was so knowledgable on the local area with a very informative comentary on our way up the hill. Eileen gave us a giggle too!
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Jovy1087ag
Jun 27, 2024
Fun but not value - It wasn't very thrilling as I thought it to be staff were great. Not worth the $110 to be honest a couple would be $220 and that's a lot for one ride
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