The Stray bus enters Queenstown… Cease number one? The Kawarau Bridge Bungy, dwelling of the world’s first industrial bungy leap. The faint sound of screams as individuals leap, leap, dive or simply fall off the platform will greet your ears and mark the beginning of your journey in NZ’s adrenaline capital.
Calling all thrill seekers, daredevils and, properly, simply plain loopy individuals – here is my record of 10 must-do actions in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Parachuting
The very first thing that involves thoughts when most individuals consider adrenaline? Parachuting. Queenstown is dwelling to 2 unbelievable leaping venues: The Remarkables (Nzone) or Glenorchy (Skydive Paradise). Each provide unbelievable views and the choice to leap at 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 toes. Nevertheless, I might 100% advocate spending cash on the 15,000 toes – you will not remorse it!
Bungy leaping
You’ll be spoiled for alternative bungee places in Queenstown. In search of the most effective views and quirky leaping types? View the ledge. If you wish to be dipped within the water and say you’ve got formally jumped on the first-ever industrial leaping venue, the Kawarau Bridge is for you. Lastly, for those who assume you are the king/queen of all issues adrenalin, simply head straight for the Nevis. With a whopping 134 meters it’s the highest bungy in New Zealand and it takes a whole lot of guts to leap off it. So, which one will it’s?
Christmas Eve = Time to bungy in a Santa onesie!
It is an adrenaline rush simply attending to the Nevis bungy
Kawarau Bridge – dwelling of the bungy leap!
Nevis swing
Not fairly able to courageous the Nevis Bungy, however nonetheless on the lookout for an adrenaline rush? The Nevis swing is your reply! Think about dangling 160 toes above the bottom, nervously ready for the AJ Hackett group to press a button that drops you right into a ravine under. It is as terrifying because it sounds.
To provide you an thought of how excessive it’s…
Too scared to go it alone? Persuade a good friend to swing with you!
Canyon Fox
A twist on the basic flying fox, the Canyon Fox features a 5 meter drop! It’s like experiencing the concern of turning into indifferent and with out falling from a zipper line Truly falling off a zipline. Does that make any sense? Most likely not. You may simply should expertise it for your self. You may simply slide off the ledge or run straight down the slope – both manner, this exercise isn’t for the faint hearted!
Canyon swing
I’ll say it straight away… This was by far the scariest factor I’ve accomplished in New Zealand to date. It is sort of like a bungy leap, however as a substitute of a bounce again, you’ll swing set by an enormous chasm! There are dozens of jumping styles, which means you need to mentally put together your self (and save the $$) to leap greater than as soon as. We selected to do a tandem ‘Gimp boy goes to Hollywood’ after which I did a solo ‘Backwards’ fall. How can one thing be so terrifying and so enjoyable on the similar time?!
The pictures they take are fairly epic!
The superior Canyon Swing group!
Skyline Luge Queenstown
I believe that is the simplest strategy to get your each day dose of adrenaline in Queenstown. Simply observe these easy directions…
- Step 1: Seize all your mates (and perhaps even your Stray Driver)
- Step 2: Catch the gondola (or stroll) to the highest of Bob’s Peak
- Step 3: Leap into an actual Mario Kart and race down the hill!
Shotover Jet Queenstown
No journey to Queenstown is full with no jet boat experience! You could attempt the world well-known Shotover jet and expertise 360-degree spins as you pace previous large boulders. Are you a fellow adrenaline junkie who enjoys that “close to miss” feeling? Then that is the exercise for you!
Paragliding and grasp gliding
For my part, it is a fairly stress-free exercise, however I believe these with a concern of heights would discover it worthy of this record. I virtually most well-liked this to skydiving as a result of the airtime is a lot longer. That stated, you aren’t getting the joys of the free fall, so I assume the underside line is you simply should attempt each! Typically you simply should run down a mountain (with a professional teacher, after all) and Queenstown gives the right backdrop for such an event!
Strum
An journey awaits on the prime of Bob’s Peak! Zip trek Queenstown provide a variety of eco-tours by the cover. Select from 2, 4 or 6 ziplines, relying on how a lot time you need to spend dangling from a wire. We advocate going for six for those who’re an actual adrenaline junkie – it ends with a zipline that goes down 30 flooring at speeds of as much as 70km/h!
Snow sports activities
Don’t be concerned for those who’re visiting within the off season – Queenstown is simply as fantastic (if not higher) within the winter! Gown heat, rent a pair of skis and climb the mountains with your mates. With nice ski areas to select from and a number of snow parks to point out off your abilities, you actually will not be bored. Oh and do not even get me began on the views…
have a look at the Lost bus passes and prepare to embrace the adrenaline junkie way of life with these must-do actions in Queenstown. Queenstown is asking! What are you ready for?
