Bungy Jumping in New Zealand – Kawarau Bridge Bungy

Thinking about all the incredible adventures I had on my exchange to Australia, this post must be the greatest of them. To this day I can't believe I actually had the courage to do Bungy Jumping in New Zealand!

I was doing a tour of the South Island with a group Topdeck (same style as a contiki) and we went to spend a day in Queenstown. This is the city where people usually do these extreme sports, as there is EVERYTHING there!

Three options for bungy jumping, rafting, sky diving, etc., etc. On the city's website there is a complete list of all the extreme activities you can find there.

I chose to do Kawarau Bridge Bungy because he was the smallest, just 43 meters, and the jump was towards a river. It made me feel a little calmer knowing that if anything I would fall into the water. HEHE

This bungy is known for being the first bungy in the world, and is operated by AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand, who are also responsible for the other bungys they have in Queenstown. If you're looking for the most extreme experience, the The Nevis it is 134 meters high and you are in free fall for almost 9 seconds.

The minimum age is 10 years old, but children under 14 must jump with those responsible. Yes, on the Kawarau Bridge Bungy it is possible to jump together with someone else, as long as the weight difference between people is less than 30kg. Speaking of which, the minimum weight to jump is 35kg and the maximum is 235kg.

But back to my bungy. I chose this one and went to pay at their operations center. The price is a little steep, NZD$195, and includes a free t-shirt. Anyone who wants photos and video needs to pay the part where the jump actually takes place (NZD$45 each or NZD$80 for both). I think it's worth it for the experience of bungy jumping in New Zealand.

I took a van with other people to the Kawarau Bridge and the nervousness started to set in HEHE. With me was an Argentinean who had already jumped several times but was also nervous. I felt more normal, after all, if she had already jumped and was like that, I also had the right, right?

Bungy Jumping at New Zealand Kawarau Bridge

The bungy center at the bridge is really cool, it has a cafe, parking for those driving and a deck to watch people jump. I do not recommend Check people out before you jump, just to make sure you don't change your mind. After paying, they won't give you your money back if you give up, so it's better not to risk it.

I got in line and walked across the bridge waiting for my turn to come. When I arrived they started tying several ropes, restrained my feet and started saying several instructions. Basically don't panic, keep your arms together and jump. That's right, no one pushes you, you have to want to jump!!!

I confess that I asked the guy to push me but he said he couldn't. I kept repeating “I can't, I can't, I can't” super nervous. I'm glad he counted and at 3 I just jumped, because otherwise I don't think I would ever go. You can see my terrified face in the video. Help. Do you think they would be like that too??

https://www.instagram.com/p/BD9KSS-MwIu/?taken-by=alyssapradoblog

After that, just enjoy. I confess that I didn't really like the sensation of free fall, but after the fear passed I started to laugh. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had and I'm so glad I had the courage to jump.

On this bridge there is the option of asking to “dive”, that is, they leave the rope a little longer and you touch the water. I didn't want to dive, especially because I was going to have to keep my clothes on until the end of the day and I hadn't brought anything else.

When it was over, I hung there upside down until a boat came to pick me up and untie me. I confess that I still hadn't stopped laughing, I think it was the relief of everything going well. UHUL.

I posted the video on Instagram, follow me there too! @alyssapradoblog

https://www.instagram.com/p/BECRG4yswJY/?taken-by=alyssapradoblog

After that I stayed there for a while watching people jump, took the van and went back to enjoy the city. This all took more or less a morning, but it could be quicker if someone plans another adventure in the afternoon. Queenstown itself is not very big and one afternoon we could see a lot.

So, after my super sincere report, who would have the courage to do bungy jumping in New Zealand?? Or who would be even more radical and do the 134 meter one? Guys, I don't think I could do it ever again. Some people in my group went and loved it, but you know, crazy HEHEH

Next radical item on the bucket list: skydiving. Who has already jumped? Share your experiences! 😀