Skyjump Ltd

Sky Tower is the Southern Hemisphere's tallest building, and you can take a controlled leap from the top! A specially designed cable drum creates a steady, controlled 'free-fall'; unlike bungy jumping, there's no bouncing or hanging upside-down, just a fast, smooth descent.

Thrill seekers meet at Mission Control on level two of Sky Tower, before being handed their jumpsuit, briefed and taken to level 53. Highly qualified 'Jumpmasters' will attach the full-body safety harness, then it's time to take the plunge.

Sky Jumpers descend at around 75km/h, taking 16 seconds to reach the bottom and leaving enough time to check out the views on the way. The special cable drum creates resistance during the fall; jumpers will plummet until close to the end, when the resistance increases, slowing the jumper without jolting. Sky Jump will satisfy any adrenaline junkie around, and the smooth ride means less impact than bungy jumping.