I had booked myself onto the AJ Hackett Bungy Jump and to my surprise I survived the 43 Metre Bungy Jump from Karawau Bridge. The Kawarau Bridge Bungy is home to the original 43 Metre Bungy Jump and is the first commercial Bungy site in the world. If you've heard of Bungy, you've heard of Kawarau. It is located 25 KMs outside Queenstown (New Zealand) in a picturesque valley overlooking the crystal clear Kawarau River.
Introduction
Kawarau is the place to go for New Zealand's only bungy simulator as well as a real jump from the bridge. Kawarau Bridge Bungy is also the only Bungy in Queenstown where you can choose to bob above the water, touch it, or be fully immersed. You can also choose from a number of options; topple over backwards, forwards, with another person, spin or somersault. Spectator areas are perfectly positioned for viewing the frantic and funny facial expressions and body language of the real jumpers. It’s a user-friendly site in superb surroundings - the perfect setting for a memorable ground rush. As they say 'Be There or be Square’.
My Jump
When I was planning the Trip for New Zealand, the first thing that came to my mind was Bungy Jumping. I like watching adventurous and extreme sports and this time, it was a perfect opportunity for me to experience it via Bungy Jump. Despite the inherent danger of jumping from a great height, I was pumped up and ready for this personal challenge. Well, I knew its not that easy as it seems on TV.
Ok, here we go. I was on the Kawarau Bridge and the Guys put all the Gears on me. I took a deep breath, looked down, and Guys started counting and when they got the counting to one I was still standing there. The Bungy Guy asked me as what happened and I said that I was expecting a Push from him. Ha Ha Ha!! Sounds Funny. To be very honest I got scared of the height and the fact that my Legs were tied up. Anyways, the Bungy Guy asked me to take a deep breathe, look straight ahead and not hold the side railing. Second time, I just jumped. Yeah, it was a jump and not dive as you would do in a pool. Here is a short video of my first bungy jump.
Tips for Aspiring Bungy Jumpers
I think an important point is to not look down once you are set and the counting starts. If you look down during the count then you will have a second guess and hesitate. Your body would scream "This is not right!!!!" and you have to fight it. If you don't look down it helps to fool those internal survival instincts. The guys at AJ Hackett Site were very friendly and they are there to make sure that you have a good time, whether a bungy virgin, or veteran.
Final Words
If you have never tried Bungy jumping, I highly recommend it. The thrill is unbelievable. As you go through life you become less and less exposed to new and exciting events that push your senses to their limits. Your first Bungy jump will do that.
Introduction
Kawarau is the place to go for New Zealand's only bungy simulator as well as a real jump from the bridge. Kawarau Bridge Bungy is also the only Bungy in Queenstown where you can choose to bob above the water, touch it, or be fully immersed. You can also choose from a number of options; topple over backwards, forwards, with another person, spin or somersault. Spectator areas are perfectly positioned for viewing the frantic and funny facial expressions and body language of the real jumpers. It’s a user-friendly site in superb surroundings - the perfect setting for a memorable ground rush. As they say 'Be There or be Square’.
My Jump
When I was planning the Trip for New Zealand, the first thing that came to my mind was Bungy Jumping. I like watching adventurous and extreme sports and this time, it was a perfect opportunity for me to experience it via Bungy Jump. Despite the inherent danger of jumping from a great height, I was pumped up and ready for this personal challenge. Well, I knew its not that easy as it seems on TV.
Ok, here we go. I was on the Kawarau Bridge and the Guys put all the Gears on me. I took a deep breath, looked down, and Guys started counting and when they got the counting to one I was still standing there. The Bungy Guy asked me as what happened and I said that I was expecting a Push from him. Ha Ha Ha!! Sounds Funny. To be very honest I got scared of the height and the fact that my Legs were tied up. Anyways, the Bungy Guy asked me to take a deep breathe, look straight ahead and not hold the side railing. Second time, I just jumped. Yeah, it was a jump and not dive as you would do in a pool. Here is a short video of my first bungy jump.
Tips for Aspiring Bungy Jumpers
I think an important point is to not look down once you are set and the counting starts. If you look down during the count then you will have a second guess and hesitate. Your body would scream "This is not right!!!!" and you have to fight it. If you don't look down it helps to fool those internal survival instincts. The guys at AJ Hackett Site were very friendly and they are there to make sure that you have a good time, whether a bungy virgin, or veteran.
Final Words
If you have never tried Bungy jumping, I highly recommend it. The thrill is unbelievable. As you go through life you become less and less exposed to new and exciting events that push your senses to their limits. Your first Bungy jump will do that.
