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 Say hello ..just before the
jump by dmirebella
Now - any bungee jumper knows the norm is having the cords attached to the feet where a tiny jump off is all that suffices for a rush - not the ledge jump ... here - ones lifeline is attached to the waist and with a small prayer and plenty of guts - you hurl yourself off the ledge and into the unknown (check out my intro page for my ledge jump pic ;-))
Oh - did I mention that the jump is 400 m above Queenstown?
p/s: I did this jump twice Leave a Comment Address: cnr of Camp and Shotover StDirections: Take the gondola to the peak and view other jumpers or do one of your own.Website: www.ajhackett.com
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 First jump of 4 ... by dmirebella
Kawarau is a one place where jumpers can opt for tandem or to hit the water heads down (I didnt opt for this as it was FREEZING being early spring in Queenstown and all) but the viewing deck allows for both couch potato action or as an participant to one of the most 'feared for' sport by most .. Leave a Comment
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 Birdeye view - thats me! by dmirebella
Well - I did the Thrillogy package of bungee by AJ Hackett and its all thumbs up from me. An adrenaline junkie will have a field day and being no Miss Prissy myself - its a far cry from sky diving - the instant minute fear as you look down 134m above the Nevis River with no more than a piece of latex attached to your feet to catch you as you fall ... great stuff!! Leave a Comment Address: Cnr of Camp and Shotover StDirections: You have to take the shuttle to the viewing deck and personal transport is not allowed at this area.Website: www.ajhackett.com Other Contact: bungyjump@ajhackett.co.nz
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Even if you don't fancy to make a bungy jump, or if you have little time, try to stop here at the new Bungy Centre and have a look around. This is newly rebuilt and nestled into the surrounding rock, a great amount of care has been taken to blend in with the look of the area. There is a very nice café and facilities including an interactive Bungy Dome multimedia show. Very worth while for those especially not jumping.
This is the original site of the first commercial Bungy venture, and you can read about the history here in the centre as well as view displays on the actual Bungy systems that are used for jumping.
AJ Hackett has a very high quality range of clothing and merchandise, which is very popular. There is a good store withing the centre where you can view and purchase these ranges. I found the items to be very useful and pleasing. Leave a Comment Address: Hwy 6 between Queenstown and Cromwell.Directions: Head east out of Queenstown, on Hwy 6 towards Cromwell. The Centre is near a high bridge crossing the Kawarau River. It is signpostedWebsite: www.ajhackett.com
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 Sheer madness.... by danielinnzLeave a Comment Directions: Various locations and operators.
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 bungy ? by dragontml
This is the world's first bungy site. Began over 14 years ago.
Height : 43 metres / 142 feet
This is the only bridge that does tandem and water jumps. Leave a Comment Address: KAWARAU SUSPENSION BRIDGEDirections: Situated beside the main road not far from Gibbston Valley
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 I would not dare - but my
bear does... ;-) by Kakapo2
The origins of this site go back to the 1880s when a bridge was built to connect Queenstown with the rest of Central Otago during the days of the gold rush. It was replaced in the 1960s but this one already fell into disrepair 20 years later. This was the time when AJ Hackett and a guy named Henry van Asch thought they could use it for adventurous purposes, and so they transformed it into the bungy jumping site it is now. It is the home of bungy. The original.
You plunge 43 metres to the Kawarau river. You can choose from topple over backwards, forwards, with another person, spin or somersault, and if you want to bob above the water, touch it, or be fully immersed.
Min. age is 10 years, min. weight 35kgs, max. weight 235kgs.
The price is NZ$ 150 including T-Shirt and transportation from Queenstown, if you need this.
AJ Hackett operates several other bungy ventures in Queenstown:
NEVIS HIGHWIRE BUNGY: I bet this is the ultimate challenge. After a rough 4WD trip to the site you drop 134 metres - in words: one hundred and thirty four metres!!! The free fall in the Nevis Valley takes eight and half seconds. Can be very long... ;-) Weight limits: 45 to 130 kgs, min. age 13yrs. Costs: $210.
THE LEDGE BUNGY: That is the harmless way of jumping. Access via the Gondola summit station. You fall 400 metres above Queenstown. If you keep your eyes open you have great views of the town and Lake Wakatipu. They pride themselves that this kind of bungy jumping has cured numerous cases of hiccups... ;-) Weight: 35 to 130 kgs, min. age 10yrs. Costs: $150, incl. Gondola ride.
THE LEDGE SWING: Doing it like the lemurs... Also operates at night. Weight: 30 to 130 kgs. Costs: $99, incl. Gondola ride.
A package of all 3 jumps costs $350.
All prices as April 2007. Phone: (03) 442 4007, (0800) 286 495Directions: On SH6, Gibbston, next to the Gibbston Valley Winery, 20 mins from Queenstown town centre.Website: www.bungy.co.nz Other Contact: bungycentre@ajhackett.co.nz
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Yes, it is true that the modern act of bungy jumping did start in New Zealand. Yes, it is true that I personally think these people are looney. Yes, it is absolutely positively entertaining to watch.
According to the internet, bungy jumping evolved out of the rituals of people from the small island nation of Vanuatu who tie plant vines around their legs and jump from towers to ward off evil spirits. New Zealand just perfected it into a multi million dollar industry that ushers in adrenaline in the fastest way possible!
The original location of Kiwi AJ Hackett's endeavor is located on the Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown, NZ. Here, the mentally insane and other people seeking this adrenaline rush can jump to their death, or the bottom of the river, whichever comes first for 43 metres straight down (that's roughly 120 feet or 12 stories for those mathematically challenged). It looks and feels all of those 120 feet from the viewing podium available to you.
If you are truly out of your mind, and are going to do this, it is recommended that you go on your birthday, or if you are a man, try to arrive on Father's Day, as there is a special price for you. Sarah almost convinced her father to jump based on the savings alone, but luckily he opted out of it. The going rate at the time was $160NZD including t-shirt and transportation, so it would have only been $80 for him leaving us with plenty of money to cremate his body. Leave a Comment Phone: +64 3 442 4007Directions: Various locations and operators.Website: http://www.bungy.co.nz Other Contact: enquiries@bungy.co.nz
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 Bungy Jumping, Kawerau Bridge,
NZ by kiwigal_1
The bungy length is 43 metres and it is possible to do a water touch and tandem bungy's.
A J Hackett have other sites in Queenstown and other parts of New Zealand so please refer to their website for more details. Leave a Comment
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Queenstown's only urban bungy, a jump that is 400m above Queenstown. No doubt this jump is the most scenic.
You can also jump at night !
Height: 47 metres / 154 feet Leave a Comment Directions: At the top of the Skyline Gondola.
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