Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 367 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett worth booking?
Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett is a 2-hour experience in Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia, from $78 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 367 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (367)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $78 per person
Australia's only giant swing where riders control their own release - and the only swing in the country that takes groups of up to three people at once. At 120km/h in 3.5 seconds, with uninterrupted views across the Great Barrier Reef from inside a UNESCO World Heritage rainforest, there is nothing else like this in Australia. Solo. Duo. Trio. Your call.
What you get
About this experience
Australia's only giant swing where riders control their own release - and the only swing in the country that takes groups of up to three people at once. At 120km/h in 3.5 seconds, with uninterrupted views across the Great Barrier Reef from inside a UNESCO World Heritage rainforest, there is nothing else like this in Australia. Solo. Duo. Trio. Your call.
What's included
Included
- Transfers from Cairns (if required)
- Photo & Video Media Package - if selected
- 1x Giant Swing (solo, duo or trio)
Not included
- Food and drinks available at Rainforest Bar and Café
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cairns & the Tropical North
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Giant Swing with Media
Includes Photo & Video Package Pickup included
Giant Swing Without Media
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bungy Jump: Minimum age to jump is 10 years old. Minimum solo weight is 100 pounds (45 kilograms) and 66 pounds (30 kilograms) to jump tandem with no more than 110 pounds (50 kilograms) weight difference between the two jumping. Maximum solo weight is 330 pounds (150 kilograms). Maximum tandem weight is 518 pounds (235 kilograms).
- Giant Swing: Minimum solo weight is 120 pounds (55 kilograms). Maximum solo weight is 330 pounds (150 kilograms). Maximum combined weight 440 pounds (200 kilograms) for 2 or 3 people. No age limit, minimum child weight is 25kg and children must fit safely into our harness.
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions, epilepsy, or vertigo. Weight restrictions apply: minimum solo weight 55kg, maximum solo weight 150kg. For groups of 2 or 3, maximum combined weight 200kg. Minimum child weight 25kg — children must fit safely into the harness.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 367 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
367 verified traveler reviews for Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Absolutely brilliant
I did the giant Swing with my 10 year old son and we loved it. We highly recommend it. We had a blast.
via Viator
So Much Fun!
Such a fun and exciting experience! It was definitely an adrenaline rush and something I’ll remember for a long time.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the great review. We’re so glad we could give you an adrenaline rush and a memory that will last a lifetime!
via Tripadvisor
Awesome time but beware when leaving
Was picked up on time and was an easy drive. Not quite as organised as I would have thought upon arrival but the giant swing experience and operator were AWESOME. If you are expecting to get a transfer back to the city, you need to be on them constantly to find out when the mini bus is next leaving. Waited around for an hour (with two hot and over it children in tow) and when I finally got them to commit to a time it was leaving it was still another 45 minutes away. Gave up and got an Uber.
Response from the operator: Thanks for the shout-out to our team! We’re glad the activity itself was awesome. However, I’m truly sorry for the frustration with the return transfer. Waiting 45 minutes with tired kids is far from ideal, and we clearly missed the mark on our communication and timing. We’re currently reviewing our shuttle process to make sure our departures are much more predictable. We appreciate the feedback—it helps us get better. We hope to see you again soon!
via Tripadvisor
Scary but awesome!!
We had to go separately it was really scary but exhilarating!! The guys were very professional & calming. Was an awesome experience. A definite must do 👍
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an exhilarating time and felt well looked after by our crew. It takes a lot of courage to take that leap, and we're so glad you had an amazing experience!
via Tripadvisor
Poor experience with Tech glitch
view summary Reviews All bungy138 video60 swing34 bar29 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Aditi Shah 2 reviews The place provides a very good experience with the giant swing but their technology issues lead us to not having a video as a memory (for 12 yr olds for whom video was a must as it was their first ever experience and they will not be …More ❤️1 Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett (owner) 3 hours ago Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry that the media from your children’s Giant Swing experience wasn’t captured! We completely understand how important that memory was, especially with it being a first-time experience and a special visit from overseas. As soon as we became aware of the technical issue, our team contacted you to explain and issued a full refund for the media. In addition, we offered several solutions to help make it right: We extended an invitation to re-do the experience with new media footage, even offering to stay open later than our normal hours to accommodate your schedule. We also offered a Family Swing voucher for the entire family to enjoy the experience again, free of charge, with new footage included. While our standard operating hours are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, we did our best to be flexible by offering to open outside of those times. Unfortunately, our team wasn’t able to reach a resolution as hoped, and the call was ended abruptly. We regret that we couldn’t turn things around during your short stay, and we genuinely wish we’d had the opportunity to give your family the positive memory you came for. While technology issues are rare, when they do occur, we are committed to doing everything we can to make up for it. As we attempted to do here. If there’s anything we can still do to help, our team is always available! Piyush Singh Local Guide·124 reviews·362 photos 4 months ago An incredible experience with a professional team in a stunning location. The 50-meter bungee jump was every bit as thrilling as promised, offering an unforgettable adrenaline rush amidst breathtaking greenery. Don’t forget to claim your complimentary t-shirt to commemorate this adventure of a lifetime! …More Photo 1 in review by Piyush Singh Photo 2 in review by Piyush Singh Photo 3 in review by Piyush Singh Photo 4 in review by Piyush Singh+3 Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett (owner) 4 months ago Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear you had such an incredible experience and enjoyed the stunning views while taking on the 50-meter Bungy Jump. It's great to know our team helped make your adventure unforgettable. ROBERTO FASANO Local Guide·124 reviews·101 photos 2 months ago Skypark Cairns was an absolutely unforgettable experience! I went bungee jumping with a friend, and it was hands down one of the best adrenaline rushes I’ve ever had. From start to finish, everything was well-organised and professional, …More Video 1 in review by ROBERTO FASANO Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett (owner) 2 months ago Thank you so much for your incredible review! We're thrilled to hear that your Bungy Jump at Skypark Cairns was such an unforgettable experience. Our team works hard to create a fun, safe, and welcoming atmosphere, so it’s fantastic to know that you felt supported and confident before taking the plunge! We’re also glad you found it to be great value—making adrenaline-filled adventures accessible to everyone is something we’re passionate about. And yes, the rainforest views from the platform are truly breathtaking! We’d love to welcome you back for another jump (or maybe to conquer the Giant Swing next time!). Thanks again for your kind words and for sharing your experience! Santiago Parra Suarez Local Guide·101 reviews·136 photos 8 months ago We had our wedding at Skypark, and it was absolutely beautiful! As you can see from the pictures, the venue exceeded our expectations and turned into the perfect spot for our special day. Initially, we didn’t expect it to become such an …More Enjoying the venue Wedding decoration Ceremony at the venue Photo 4 in review by Santiago Parra Suarez+6 🙏1 Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett (owner) 7 months ago We're so glad that you guys had an awesome wedding here. We excited to have you guys back for new activities! See you soon :) Aditi Shah 2 reviews 5 hours ago New The place provides a very good experience with the giant swing but their technology issues lead us to not having a video as a memory (for 12 yr olds for whom video was a must as it was their first ever experience and they will not be experiencing this again anytime in next few years!!). We had the family from overseas who went to Cairns all the way for this experience. The Skypark team gives a call after 35 hours of the experience finishing up to inform that the kids video was not captured due to their Technology glitch (after having paid for it). They refund the amount for the media but don't bother to compensate at all for the disappointment that the kids had and the angst that parents had to manage from kids being upset and angry. It is quite frustrating for them to refund just the media cost but not be bothered to consider any further compensation for their technology glitch and then the delayed notification of the same as well when the family was in Cairns for just 2 nights and with their extremely limited operating hours of 10-3pm which doesn't give much opportunity to even re-do the experience. Please make sure this doesn't occur with any of you as it is hard if you are not a local and if you have visited from overseas just once in a lifetime to do this. Thanks, Disappointed customer
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry that the media from your children’s Giant Swing experience wasn’t captured! We completely understand how important that memory was, especially with it being a first-time experience and a special visit from overseas. As soon as we became aware of the technical issue, our team contacted you to explain and issued a full refund for the media. In addition, we offered several solutions to help make it right: We extended an invitation to re-do the experience with new media footage, even offering to stay open later than our normal hours to accommodate your schedule. We also offered a Family Swing voucher for the entire family to enjoy the experience again, free of charge, with new footage included. While our standard operating hours are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, we did our best to be flexible by offering to open outside of those times. Unfortunately, our team wasn’t able to reach a resolution as hoped, and the call was ended abruptly. We regret that we couldn’t turn things around during your short stay, and we genuinely wish we’d had the opportunity to give your family the positive memory you came for. While technology issues are rare, when they do occur, we are committed to doing everything we can to make up for it. As we attempted to do here. If there’s anything we can still do to help, our team is always available!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $78 to $129
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 128
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 59.2.
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Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cairns & the Tropical North.
How much does Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett cost?
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Prices start at $78 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cairns & the Tropical North usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cairns & the Tropical North is not rushed.
Is Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 367 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cairns & the Tropical North, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett?
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Around 128 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cairns & the Tropical North can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cairns & the Tropical North and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cairns & the Tropical North within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North?
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On Outty we rank every Cairns & the Tropical North experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Fun, Falls and Forest Day Trip from Cairns, Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran, Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cairns & the Tropical North?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cairns & the Tropical North?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett?
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Included: Transfers from Cairns (if required); Photo & Video Media Package - if selected; and 1x Giant Swing (solo, duo or trio). Not included: Food and drinks available at Rainforest Bar and Café. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 12 listed pickup locations in and around Cairns & the Tropical North. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett?
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Across 367 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include photo opportunities, organization, good for families. The views and photo stops come up again and again.
What booking options are available for Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Giant Swing with Media, Giant Swing Without Media. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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