Queenstown | The Nevis Bungy / Swing
Coasterz 'n' Canyonz Blog Day 15
2 ways down!!!!!!!!! Today it was the reason for the whole holiday. The Nevis Highwire Bungy and Nevis Swing.
Nevis Bungy - New Zealand's highest!
45 minutes from Queenstown, and the setting for the bungy and swing is outstanding.
First View of the Nevis Bungy.The pod you jump from is suspended from wires spanning the top of a very deep valley.
Getting to the jump pod.This small shuttle uses the wires to transport you to the pod. If you think doing a bungy is scary, this comes a close second.
Adrian getting ready for his BungyAfter "training" in Auckland last Monday, now was the acid test - could he do a 134m drop?
Yep...........
Adrian celebrates his massive achievement.
Now, Bungy veteran (6 previous) Ian takes his turn
3...2...1... Bungy..............
Ian demonstrates how long the cord was!
The valley and jump pod
Nevis Swing (World's Highest!)!
Here, the release platform is suspended across another valley...
Riders (single or pairs) are swung out away from the platform...
then released to swing in a massive arc across the valley...
Ian looking confident before his swing..
Still confident....
and leaves his confidence behind!!!
Adrian sort of smiling...
and off we go.........
I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ian collects all his souvenirs and looks well pleased with his achievements!Queenstown
After the excitement, time to chill in Queenstown.It must be said, this place is buzzing and has to be one of the best places on earth... (no we didn't do the paragliding!)
We just love the NZ sense of humour!!!In summary, the Nevis Bungy has been a long-time ambition of Ian's and it didn't disappoint. Delivering everything you would expect, and then some, it's got to be one of the most thrilling things either of us have ever done. The swing was also a lot larger and thrilling then either anticipated.
In just 1 day, Queenstown has proved it is THE place to be. Thanks to all the AJ Hackett staff today - you guys ROCK!
Until tomorrow.
