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Shotover Canyon Swing supports ‘one of its own’

Thursday, 19 July 2018, 10:28 am | Shotover Canyon Swing

Queenstown adventure tourism leader Shotover Canyon Swing and Canyon Fox has been encouraging guests to unleash their inner hero to support “one of their own” in her fight against breast cancer. More >>

Shotover Canyon Fox “gives a fox” for charity

Monday, 6 March 2017, 1:50 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

The world’s highest cliff jump operator, Shotover Canyon Swing and Canyon Fox, has raised over $12,700 during Shotover Canyon Fox’s first birthday celebrations to help a community in need. More >>

Shotover Canyon Fox ‘coins it’ for local charity

Friday, 19 August 2016, 1:43 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

The world’s highest cliff jump operator, Shotover Canyon Swing and Canyon Fox, has raised over $4,450 in support of Bruce Grant Youth Trust. More >>

There’s some “foxy” business happening in Shotover Canyon

Monday, 9 May 2016, 12:00 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

There’s a world first happening in Queenstown’s Shotover Canyon and it’s guaranteed to start a new ‘fox’ revolution. More >>

Shotover Canyon Swing customers raise $8,450 for Uganda

Monday, 12 May 2014, 3:44 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

Award-winning South Island tourism operator Shotover Canyon Swing has raised $8,450 in support of hungry orphans in Uganda as part of its annual charity fundraising campaign. More >>

Barrel of laughs for Shotover Canyon Swing and Hobbit actor

Monday, 23 December 2013, 2:30 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

Queenstown’s Shotover Canyon Swing made history yesterday (Sunday December 22) enabling an actor from the world-famous Hobbit trilogy to recreate his favourite scene from the latest movie- The Desolation Of Smaug. More >>

Shotover Canyon Swing raising funds for Victim Support

Friday, 17 May 2013, 3:02 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

Queenstown’s 109m high cliff jump adrenalin activity Shotover Canyon Swing has once again shown its dedication to the local community raising funds for the Wakatipu Victim Support network during April and May. More >>

Shotover Canyon Swing’s new Trike jump filmed for movie

Monday, 4 March 2013, 2:16 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

Queenstown’s Shotover Canyon Swing has pushed two of the world’s best pro mountain bikers to the edge, as part of a new movie set to get worldwide exposure. The unusually named ‘Tri-scare-a-tops’ is the newest unique launch style for Shotover Canyon ... More >>

Shotover Canyon Swing turns 10 and still innovating

Saturday, 1 December 2012, 2:04 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

The world’s highest cliff jump operator Shotover Canyon Swing is celebrating a milestone birthday, turning a big 10 years old on Sunday (December 2) . From humble beginnings to exponential sales and popularity, Shotover Canyon Swing has achieved ... More >>

Shotover Canyon Swing shows community heart with fundraiser

Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 4:15 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

Queenstown’s high speed adrenalin thrill experience Shotover Canyon Swing has shown its big-hearted, community-minded side by raising funds for a sick little boy. More >>

Queenstown’s Favourite Swing Appeals to New and Old Markets

Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 4:31 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

Shotover Canyon Swing, the world’s highest cliff jump operator, is renowned as an ‘undie-staining’, high-speed adrenalin activity that involves throwing caution to the wind by launching yourself off a platform at the top of a very high cliff ... More >>

Shotover Canyon Swing Fundraises for Christchurch School

Monday, 20 June 2011, 5:11 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

Mt Pleasant Primary School in the quake-stricken hill suburbs of Christchurch is one of the few constants among its devastated residential community where many streets and homes have been destroyed or seriously damaged. More >>

Shotover Canyon Swing lands OutdoorsMark

Monday, 16 May 2011, 12:03 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

The world’s highest cliff jump in Queenstown has picked up a national outdoor safety certificate for its award-winning, undie-staining, rope-swinging experience. More >>

Swingers have big hearts

Friday, 4 June 2010, 1:39 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

Nearly $5,000 will go towards making life easier for Central Otago children with heart conditions thanks to award-winning adventure company Shotover Canyon Swing. More >>

Swing low, Sweet chariot!

Wednesday, 26 August 2009, 1:30 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

The British Disabled Ski Team, currently in Queenstown for the 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games, took time out of their racing schedule to play with gravity at the Shotover Canyon Swing. More >>

Shotover Canyon Swing supports search and rescue

Friday, 31 July 2009, 3:48 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

The Wakatipu Search and Rescue team has been able to take on and train a new puppy for bush and avalanche rescue thanks to support from this year’s Shotover Canyon Swing fundraiser. More >>

Swing ‘rush’ gets American couple going and going

Tuesday, 30 June 2009, 5:18 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

An American couple have cancelled their flights twice and delayed their trip home to relive their Shotover Canyon Swing experience in Queenstown – again, and again, and again, and again……….. More >>

Shotover Canyon Swing celebrates Tourism Award win

Friday, 8 August 2008, 3:00 pm | Shotover Canyon Swing

After years of paying tribute to its heroes The Hoff, Denis Denuto, Oi the goat and Blind Phil, Shotover Canyon Swing has become a hero in its own right after winning the Adventure Activity sub-category in last night’s Tourism Industry Awards. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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