Only for the brave, "Bungy Jumping" to the longest river in New Zealand

Bungy jumping or freefall from a height of rope is required when travelling in New Zealand. This is the place of origin of bungy jumping.

Is AJ Hackett bungy popularized the first time jumping. In 1988, he formed the AJ Hackett Bungy in Queenstown, New Zealand. This is bungy jumping commercial for the world's first public.

Since then, this extreme activity became popular worldwide and grow as an icon of New Zealand adventure tours. Up to now, tourists often come to Queenstown is located in the South Island, one of the two main islands of New Zealand, to try bungy jumping.

However if you are travelling in the North Island, could try bungy jumping in Taupo. The town is located near Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand. From Auckland Airport, long commute into the city is about 4 hours.

Taupo Bungy, bungy jumping famous operators in Taupo, offers two types of activity, namely adrenaline boosters bungy jumping and cliffhanger swing. If you are brave enough, feel yourself falling and a height of 47 meters. Imagine, You will fall at speeds of almost 70 kilometres per hour with a level slope almost 180 degrees.

Below you is the Waikato River which flow to Lake Taupo. "Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand. Its length is probably more than 400 kilometres from Lake Taupo to Auckland, "said Sonya from Taupo Bungy, KompasTravel, Friday (16/12/2016).

There are several options do the bungy jumping. Favorite activity however is fallen with some body get into the river water. If you can stand not to breathe in the water and stand the cold water of the River, you should try that option.

"We are New Zealand's highest bungy jumping touching water (New Zealand highest water touch bungy jumping)," explains Sonya.

Bungy jumping options for that touch of water there are two, half or full body body. Half body means only half of the body to touch the water and full body means the whole body of the entry into the water. Another option is You can do tandem or solo. Certainly more fun if done solo. But for couples, the tandem can be a romantic choice.

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The best time to do this, especially Indonesia that come from tropical countries was in December-March. In those months was perlihan to summer season to season a transition into fall. The weather is generally warm and not too windy. So you're not too mengigil the cold if you want to "dyed" in water.

Taupo Bungy operators own have operated for 25 years. According to Sonya, in this December, they will be celebrating 25 years by inviting their first jumper. "I managed to find him," he said while laughing.

"I don't know the age she is now how. But our oldest customer is 90 years old and the youngest age of 10 years, "continued Sonya.

If interested, Taupo Bungy is located at 202 Spa Road. Price starting from 169 dollars New Zealand