New Zealand - Wanaka & Queenstown

May 23 - 24, 2003 (Wanaka & Queenstown, New Zealand)
Wanaka, on the shores of Lake Wanaka and Queenstown, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu are both high energy towns. Queenstown is the self-proclaimed High Adrenaline Adventure Capital of the World. You can find just about any adventure activity out here. We tried the Alpine Luge which was lots of fun and I went on the Parabungy, a combination of parasailing and bungy jumping. Awesome!

Home | PhotoPix > 1 2 3 4

2003_0524_060.JPG
2003_0524_060
Howard along the pier where many adventure activities depart from.
2003_0524_061.JPG
2003_0524_061
Ken and the boats docked in Queenstown Bay
2003_0524_063.JPG
2003_0524_063
Queenstown Bay
2003_0524_065.JPG
2003_0524_065
Howard is harnessed with the bungy cord while jump-master Adrian gives it a tug
2003_0524_066.JPG
2003_0524_066
Could this bungy thing be suicide? I've never done this before...
2003_0524_067.JPG
2003_0524_067
The entire chair contraption with the bungy cord wrapped around both sides of the chair.
2003_0524_069.JPG
2003_0524_069
Howard is weighed to determine which bungy strength to use.
2003_0524_070.JPG
2003_0524_070
Ken comes along on the boat for the views and to photo and video the jump
2003_0524_074.JPG
2003_0524_074
Readying the parachute for the parasailing part of the activity
2003_0524_076.JPG
2003_0524_076
Letting the sail out. Parabungy NZ, here we come!
2003_0524_081.JPG
2003_0524_081
There were 2 of us that parabungied on the boat. He went first so I can see how it's all done.
2003_0524_083.JPG
2003_0524_083
Gorgeous views around Queenstown Bay
2003_0524_084.JPG
2003_0524_084
The other guy is about ready to jump. Notice the bungy cord has been unwound during the parasailing portion and is just dangling there.
2003_0524_089.JPG
2003_0524_089
OK, now it's my turn...*tremble tremble*
2003_0524_091.JPG
2003_0524_091
Up, up and away...
2003_0524_093.JPG
2003_0524_093
The parasailing part of it really takes your mind off of the jump. You can't help but think about how beautiful it is all around you.
2003_0524_096.JPG
2003_0524_096
Adrian telling me he's almost let out the entire bungy and that I'll be jumping any minute now...
2003_0524_098.JPG
2003_0524_098
Can't say enough about the beauty of this region. You must come here if you're ever in New Zealand (and do the parabungy too)!

Previous Page [ Page 3 of 4 ] Next Page