The Stray bus pulls into Queenstown… Cease no 1? The Kawarau Bridge Bungy, residence of the world’s first business 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 start of your journey in NZ’s adrenaline capital.
Calling all thrill-seekers, daredevils and, nicely, 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 residence to 2 unbelievable leap areas: The Remarkables (Nzone) or Glenorchy (Skydive Paradise). Each supply unbelievable views and the choice to leap at 9,000, 12,000 or 15,000ft. I’d 100% advocate 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 very best views and quirky leap types? Take a look at the Ledge. If you wish to get dunked into water and say that you simply’ve formally jumped on the first ever business leap website then the Kawarau Bridge is for you. Lastly, 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 or not 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 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 changing into indifferent and falling from a zipline with out really falling from a zipline. Does that make sense? In all probability not. You’re simply going to should expertise it for your self. You may simply slide off the ledge or run straight off the ramp – both method, this exercise is just not 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 performed in New Zealand to date. It’s sort of like a bungy leap however as a substitute of a bounce-back, you’ll swing by means of an enormous canyon! There are dozens of leap 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 simplest approach to get your every day adrenaline dosage in Queenstown. Simply comply with these easy directions…
- Step 1: Seize your whole associates (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 experience! It’s important to check out the world well-known Shotover Jet and expertise 360 diploma spins as you pace previous big boulders. Are you a fellow adrenaline junkie who enjoys that ‘near-miss’ feeling? Properly that is the exercise for you!
Paragliding & Grasp Gliding
In my view, that is fairly a soothing exercise however I consider these with a concern of heights would deem it worthy of this checklist. I nearly most well-liked this to skydiving as a result of the airtime is a lot longer. That mentioned, you don’t get the fun of the freefall so, I assume, the conclusion is that you simply’ll simply should attempt each! Generally you simply have to run off a mountain (with a certified teacher, after all) and Queenstown offers the right surroundings for such an event!
Ziplining
An journey awaits on the prime of Bob’s Peak! Ziptrek Queenstown supply 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 advocate going for six for those who’re a real adrenaline junkie – it finishes with a zipline experience 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 folks. With wonderful ski areas to select from and a number of snow parks to indicate off your abilities you definitely gained’t get bored. Oh and don’t even get me began on the views…
Take a look at the Stray bus passes and put together to embrace the adrenaline junkie life-style with these must-do actions in Queenstown. Queenstown is asking! What are you ready for?