The most famous bungee jumping site in New Zealand is near Queenstown
New Zealand – a country for extreme enthusiasts
On one hand, there is a feeling of paradise: pristine untouched nature, endless plains, fjords of amazing beauty, a certain measuredness and unhurriedness of New Zealanders in everything, exotic animals (no predators or poisonous snakes!), there is even a descendant of the dinosaur. On the other hand, there is a great multitude of extreme sports that annually attract thousands of 'madmen' from all over the world.
For any bungee jumping enthusiast, the name AJ Hackett is 'sacred'. He is credited with the development of this sport. Moreover, the enterprising New Zealander was not only one of the pioneers but also the first to put such entertainment on a commercial footing, organizing many locations in New Zealand where anyone can test their 'nerves'. The most popular site, 43 meters high, is the bridge over the Kawarau River near Queenstown.
And if you don't want to jump headfirst, you can go diving or rafting in fjords or caves, descend into the middle of a volcano in a capsule with strong thermal insulation, take part in exotic rituals and ritual dances of the indigenous population – the Maori, or descend at high speed from a hill inside a transparent sphere (zorbing).
For rafting to Nepal or Peru
When you race on an inflatable boat or raft (raft) in a turbulent stream, through rapids and waterfalls, in the company of fellow adventure seekers, and every moment expect to be flipped over – believe me, for those moments everything else ceases to exist. In that moment, there is only you and the elements, which you want to conquer at all costs, and the unforgettable feeling when you emerge victorious. You can go to the ends of the earth for such experiences.
Rafting (as this sport is called) is popular all over the world. Many routes of any difficulty category are laid in Russia as well – for example, in the Urals and Altai.
Among foreign tourists, Nepal and Peru are the most popular. Professionals recommend starting in Nepal with a warm-up on the Bote-Koshi, and for 'dessert' there is the Marsyangdi River with cyclopean rapids. Or you can go straight to Uganda – to the White Nile River – and take a route of the sixth difficulty category, overcoming the Itanda rapid.
Where to catch a wave
Surfers can catch a wave in many places: for example, at the popular French beach Hossegor or the Australian Bells Beach. And if you want to surf alongside celebrities, you need to go to Santa Cruz (California, USA).
However, if you are looking for thrills, your path lies to Hawaii, the island of Maui. It is known for the giant wave Jaws (about 20 meters), resembling the closed jaws of an unseen monster. Riding inside such jaws, rushing to the shore at 50 km/h and, at the slightest mistake, capable of tearing you to pieces, is not for beginners or the faint-hearted.
This is only a small part of the places where you can 'recharge' with energy for the whole year. The thirst for thrills drives the discovery of new routes and entertainments, which are replenished annually.
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