Before Hanmer Springs, cross the Waiau River on the Waiau Ferry Bridge. The bridge is high enough above the gorge to allow bungy jumping. There is a cafe and parking area just before the bridge as well. If you drive over the bridge towards Hanmer Springs, there is another place you can park that looks up the gorge to the bridge and down the river to the west.
You can also access all the normal river activities – jet boats, rafts, etc – and a freedom campsite further along the river.
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