| Renowned as the home of the All Blacks, New | | | | valley full of towering cliffs and stunning waters as |
| Zealand is equally known for its breathtaking | | | | well as Cherry Island while non-jumpers and |
| landscapes and natural splendour. With clear open | | | | spectators can view the jump from the |
| skies and wide open spaces, it is easy to fall in | | | | cantilevered platform and a number of viewing |
| love with this barely populated corner of the | | | | points down the river access corridor. Guests can |
| world where progress doesn't seem to have | | | | also lookout from the inflatable recovery boat on |
| infringed on nature's territory. Taupo is a scenic | | | | the riverside jetty which is moored there as a |
| region that lies on the banks of Lake Taupo in the | | | | safety precaution. |
| heart of the country's North Island. Ideally situated | | | | Having successfully orchestrated 240,000 jumps |
| in the Waikato area the town is a popular tourist | | | | with over 100,000 jumpers since it's' inception in |
| destination due to reasons varying from outdoor | | | | 1991, Taupo Bungy's safety record and |
| activities to eco-friendly excursions. | | | | experience puts even first-timers at ease. Jump |
| With such well-known attractions as Huka Falls, | | | | masters are on hand to give valuable tips and |
| Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Wairakei | | | | tricks to make the jump as exciting as well as |
| Natural Thermal Valley and Waipahihi Botanical | | | | safe. |
| Gardens it is easy to see why this quaint locale is | | | | While solo jumps may require some experience |
| frequented by seasoned travellers from around | | | | and nerves of steel, Tandem jumps remain an |
| the world. But beneath the demure surface of | | | | attractive option for everyone as jumping with a |
| idyllic Taupo is a paradise for the thrill seeking | | | | friend, colleague or family member can not only |
| multitudes as it is also a hotspot among adrenaline | | | | reduce anxieties but be a bonding experience as |
| junkies for being a budget friendly venue for | | | | well. |
| mind-blowing thrills and spills in the form of | | | | Jumps can either have one dipping one's pinkies in |
| skydiving, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, shooting, | | | | the water or even a full body splash depending on |
| car/ kart racing, abseiling, climbing and jet boating | | | | the jumper's preference while jumpers should let |
| skiing opportunities are abundantly available. But | | | | the crew know in advance if they want a dry |
| no single activity garners the wide-eyed wonder | | | | jump or a high jump. Video and photographic |
| that Taupo Bungy jumping offers. | | | | footage of the jump is also recorded on the |
| Perfectly situated in the volcanic valley of Waikato | | | | Splash Cam which can be purchased on DVD |
| River, 154 feet above the water, Taupo Bungy | | | | minutes after the free fall. |
| boasts the globe's premier cantilever platform and | | | | A charming garden bar is also on hand for those |
| the country's first ever 'splash cam'. Believed to | | | | thirst-quenching drinks and snacks after wards |
| be one of the world's most thrilling leaps, Taupo | | | | where jumpers can enjoy the raw footage of |
| Bungy affords both solo and tandem due to its | | | | their jumps while sipping a refreshing drink among |
| specially designed platform. Jumpers can look | | | | friends. |
| across the stunning landscapes in the surrounding | | | | |