The Stray bus pulls into Queenstown… Stop #1? The Kawarau Bridge Bungy, dwelling of the world’s first industrial bungy bounce. The faint sound of screams as individuals 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, properly, simply plain loopy individuals – right here’s my checklist 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). Both 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 Jump
You’ll be spoilt for alternative with bungy areas in Queenstown. Looking for one of the best views and quirky bounce kinds? Check out the Ledge. If you need to get dunked into water and say that you just’ve formally jumped on the first ever industrial bounce web site then the Kawarau Bridge is for you. Finally, for those who 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 severe guts to leap off. So, which one will it’s?
Nevis Swing
Not fairly able to courageous the Nevis Bungy however nonetheless in search of an adrenaline rush? The Nevis swing is your reply! Imagine dangling 160m above the bottom, ready nervously for the AJ Hackett workforce 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 traditional flying fox, the Canyon Fox includes a 5m drop! It’s as for those who get to expertise the concern of turning into indifferent and falling from a zipline with out truly falling from a zipline. Does that make sense? Probably not. You’re simply going to must expertise it for your self. You can simply slide off the ledge or run straight off the ramp – both manner, this exercise isn’t 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 accomplished in New Zealand to date. It’s form 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 kinds, 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 option to get your day by day adrenaline dosage in Queenstown. Just comply with these easy directions…
- Step 1: Grab all your buddies (and perhaps 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 journey! You must check out the world well-known Shotover Jet and expertise 360 diploma spins as you pace previous large boulders. Are you a fellow adrenaline junkie who enjoys that ‘near-miss’ feeling? Well that is the exercise for you!
Paragliding & Hang Gliding
In my opinion, that is fairly a calming exercise however I imagine these with a concern of heights would deem it worthy of this checklist. I virtually most well-liked this to skydiving as a result of the airtime is a lot longer. That stated, you don’t get the fun of the freefall so, I suppose, the conclusion is that you just’ll simply must attempt each! Sometimes you simply have to run off a mountain (with a certified teacher, after all) and Queenstown supplies the proper surroundings for such an event!
Ziplining
An journey awaits on the high of Bob’s Peak! Ziptrek Queenstown provide an array of eco-tours by means of the forest cover. Choose 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 for those who’re a real adrenaline junkie – it finishes with a zipline journey that descends 30 storeys at speeds of as much as 70kph!
Snowsports
Don’t fret for those who’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 actually gained’t get bored. Oh and don’t even get me began on the views…
Check out the Stray bus passes and put together to embrace the adrenaline junkie life-style with these must-do actions in Queenstown. Queenstown is looking! What are you ready for?