Skypark Cairns (AJ Hackett) - Giant Swing

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Apr 22

“Can I do it again” were Charlie's first words after doing the Giant Swing at Skypark Cairns for the first time.

You certainly feel like once is not enough when you’ve completed this thrill ride. The scariest part if being hauled up to a starting position in the tree line which is almost on par with their Bungy Platform and then left waiting for the initial fall….

From there it's an ear splitting scream (well it was in my case) free fall until the swing picks up and swings you to way above the main operation centre at Skypark Cairns. And trust me you’re really moving!! They’ve clocked speeds of up to 100 km/hr in 3.5 seconds.

**You get up above the tree line on the Giant Jungle Swing**

After several more swings you finally come to a stop, with your heart racing and your jaw aching from smiling too much and you realise, like my daughter, that one go is not enough….you HAVE to go again!

Skypark Cairns is Australia’s only Bungy tower and although we weren’t up for the Bungy on the day we tried the next best thing, the Giant Swing. The tower is located in rainforest in a picturesque setting with a small lake and creek running through it. It’s worth visiting just for the views it gives you across North Cairns and out to the Great Barrier Reef (see my Blogpost – 4 Quick Climbs around Cairns).

**The views are great from the Bungy Platform**

Become a LOCAL LEGEND & your yearly membership means $10 activities (Bungy Jump, Giant Swing etc) all day EVERY day. PLUS:
FREE activity on your birthday
Exclusive members only events
Annual Bungy Championship
10% off merchandise
10% off at the Gravity Bar & much much more………

You don’t have to participate to enjoy yourself here – just come along to spectate. Sunday Sessions are a popular thing with the locals calendar with live music, beer specials, and food deals PLUS plenty of jumping and swinging action going on.

BUT Beware, you might be bitten by the bug and want to give it a try too, just be prepared for the idea that once is not good enough, you might have to give it a second go ….

**Views down below from the Bungy Platform**

Good things to Know:

Adult, Student, Family & Child Rates available.
Children MUST fit safely into harness to Giant Swing, minimum child weight 25kg
Minimum Solo weight 55 kgs
Maximum Body weight 150 kgs
Maximum Combined weight 240 kgs (2-3 persons)
No Age limits apply.
Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Open Daily from 10am.
100% Safety Record.
All Weather.
INCLUSIONS: 1xGiant Jungle Swing, 1xe-certificate, ReturnTransfers, 1xAJ Hackett International Membership (20% off worldwide!).
Spectator Friendly with FREE binoculars on the lookout tower PLUS toilets, café, & licensed bar onsite.