The Ledge Bungy in Queenstown, New Zealand (Travel Video)

A trip to New Zealand isn’t complete without a bungy jump – a topic that has been written about often on Backpackingmatt. I’ve reviewed my experiences at the Lake Taupo Bungy and on the Nevis Highwire Bungy. I put together a quick travel video which outlines the workup to my recent jump here in Queenstown. [...]

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Bungy Jumping at Night in Queenstown

New Zealand is the place to come for adventure sports. And Queenstown is the town to come to in New Zealand. On a walk down Shotover Street, you’ll pass stores selling jet boat rides, canyon swings, white water rafting, skydives, zip line adventures, and yes, bungy jumping. Oh bungy jumping, the act of tying your [...]

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Jet Boating in Christchurch

The story of the jet boat is a traditional, Kiwi story with its roots in the Mackenzie Basin of the South Island. Bill Hamilton, a local farmer, found he was in need of a type of a boat that was able to navigate the shallow, braided rivers of the area where he lived. In 1954, [...]

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