About this tour
When Noah from our team tried the Roof Bungy at Skypark Cairns, he got two jumps for the price of — a standard leap and AJ Hackett's signature running roof bungy, the only one of its kind on Earth. You're launching from 53 metres above World Heritage rainforest, which genuinely feels different from a static jump platform. The whole thing takes about three hours, and Cairns location means you're minutes from the city but surrounded by proper tropical bush. It draws the usual mix of thrill-seekers, gap-year tourists, and locals after a fresh rush.
Highlights
- Running off a moving platform 53 metres up — genuinely disorienting in the best way
- Two jumps mean you can actually relax and enjoy the second one after nerves settle
- Free transfers from Cairns take the logistics headache out
- Rainforest backdrop gives the whole experience a more dramatic setting than standard urban platforms
- Video package captures your actual face in the moment, not just the jump footage
- Wheelchair accessible from arrival to platform — well thought out
- Staff keep groups small enough that you're not watching ten people ahead of you
What to expect
You'll roll up to Skypark and spend the first 30–40 minutes on safety briefing and gear checks. It's thorough — they're not messing around with bungy physics — but the crew keeps it straightforward rather than doom-laden. The platform sits high enough that when you walk out, your brain takes a moment to clock where you actually are. First jump is standard bungy rules: controlled fall, the rope catches you, bounce back. The roof bungy is the weird one — you're running from a moving platform that's rolling at speed, which adds a genuine 'am I doing this?' moment that static platforms don't quite create.
The rainforest below is legitimately beautiful, not just green blur. There's a rhythm to how they move people through, so even on busier days you're not standing around overthinking it. Second jump, your body's usually more switched on to what's happening. The whole experience feels less touristy than some of the mall-food-court-vibes elsewhere in Cairns — the setting and the execution give it weight.
What travellers say
- Only running roof bungy in the world — genuinely novel sensation
- Two jumps per session builds confidence and maximizes the rush
- Free transfers eliminate transport logistics and hidden costs
- Rainforest setting beats generic urban platforms elsewhere
- Small group sizes mean personal attention, not cattle-herding
- Not suitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular conditions
- Photo and video add-ons cost extra despite high sticker price
- Weather dependent — wet conditions can shut operations down
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This isn't just a publicity stunt — the roof bungy is properly different, and two jumps mean genuine value. The transfers included save you taxi cost and parking stress. Video packages are worth it if you're the type to relive this with mates; otherwise, just enjoy the moment. Small enough groups that staff actually know your name. Wheelchair accessible from start to finish, which genuinely matters.
Not for anyone with spinal issues, pregnancy, or dodgy heart health — the G-forces are real. Early morning slots can feel rushed; aim for mid-morning if you hate racing. Weather can affect operations (wet platform = closed), so check conditions before you commit. The photo/video package isn't cheap and is a separate add-on — budget accordingly. Kids under about 10 will find it frightening rather than fun, and the height alone rules out anyone with serious vertigo.
Wear clothes you don't mind getting sweaty in. Bring minimal stuff — lockers available. Includes Skypark Global Membership (20% off other AJ Hackett venues worldwide). Peak times are late morning weekends; quieter mid-week. About three hours total.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.