The Stray bus pulls into Queenstown… Cease #1? The Kawarau Bridge Bungy, dwelling of the world’s first business bungy bounce. The faint sound of screams as folks bounce, leap, dive or simply fall off the platform will greet your ears and mark the start of your journey in NZ’s adrenaline capital.
Calling all thrill-seekers, daredevils and, nicely, simply plain loopy folks – right here’s my record of 10 must-do actions in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Skydive
The very first thing that involves thoughts when most individuals consider adrenaline? Skydiving. Queenstown is dwelling to 2 unbelievable bounce areas: The Remarkables (Nzone) or Glenorchy (Skydive Paradise). Each provide unbelievable views and the choice to leap at 9,000, 12,000 or 15,000ft. I’d 100% suggest splurging on the 15,000ft although – you’ll not remorse it!
Bungy Soar
You’ll be spoilt for selection with bungy areas in Queenstown. On the lookout for the most effective views and quirky bounce types? Try the Ledge. If you wish to get dunked into water and say that you simply’ve formally jumped on the first ever business bounce web site then the Kawarau Bridge is for you. Lastly, should you suppose you’re king/queen of all issues adrenaline, then simply head straight for the Nevis. At a whopping 134m it’s New Zealand’s tallest bungy and takes some critical guts to leap off. So, which one will it’s?
Nevis Swing
Not fairly able to courageous the Nevis Bungy however nonetheless searching for an adrenaline rush? The Nevis swing is your reply! Think about dangling 160m above the bottom, ready nervously for the AJ Hackett group to press a button that drops you right into a canyon under. It’s nearly as terrifying because it sounds.
Canyon Fox
A twist on the basic flying fox, the Canyon Fox includes a 5m drop! It’s as should you get to expertise the worry of changing into indifferent and falling from a zipline with out truly falling from a zipline. Does that make sense? In all probability not. You’re simply going to must expertise it for your self. You may simply slide off the ledge or run straight off the ramp – both method, this exercise shouldn’t be for the faint-hearted!
Canyon Swing
I’m going to go proper out and say it… This was by far the scariest factor I’ve carried out in New Zealand up to now. It’s type of like a bungy bounce however as an alternative of a bounce-back, you’ll swing by means of an enormous canyon! There are dozens of bounce types, which suggests you’re going to need to mentally put together your self (and save up 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 identical time?!
Skyline Luge Queenstown
I reckon that is the best solution to get your every day adrenaline dosage in Queenstown. Simply observe these easy directions…
- Step 1: Seize your whole mates (and possibly even your Stray Driver)
- Step 2: Catch the Gondola (or stroll) to the highest of Bob’s Peak
- Step 3: Hop right into a real-life Mario kart and race down the hill!
Shotover Jet Queenstown
A visit to Queenstown is incomplete with no jet boat trip! It’s important to check out the world well-known Shotover Jet and expertise 360 diploma spins as you velocity previous large boulders. Are you a fellow adrenaline junkie who enjoys that ‘near-miss’ feeling? Nicely that is the exercise for you!
Paragliding & Dangle Gliding
In my view, that is fairly a soothing exercise however I consider these with a worry of heights would deem it worthy of this record. I nearly most well-liked this to skydiving as a result of the airtime is a lot longer. That stated, you don’t get the joys of the freefall so, I suppose, the conclusion is that you simply’ll simply must attempt each! Generally you simply must run off a mountain (with a professional teacher, in fact) and Queenstown offers the right surroundings for such an event!
Ziplining
An journey awaits on the prime of Bob’s Peak! Ziptrek Queenstown provide an array of eco-tours by means of the forest cover. Select from 2, 4 or 6 ziplines relying on how a lot time you need to spend dangling from a wire. We’d suggest going for six should you’re a real adrenaline junkie – it finishes with a zipline trip that descends 30 storeys at speeds of as much as 70kph!
Snowsports
Don’t fret should you’re visiting throughout off-season – Queenstown is simply as superior (if not higher) within the winter! Wrap up heat, rent some skis and carve up the mountains with your mates. With wonderful ski areas to select from and a number of snow parks to point out off your abilities you definitely received’t get bored. Oh and don’t even get me began on the views…
Try the Stray bus passes and put together to embrace the adrenaline junkie way of life with these must-do actions in Queenstown. Queenstown is asking! What are you ready for?