Coasterz 'n' Canyonz

Queenstown | The Ledge Bungy / Swing | Skyline Luge

Coasterz 'n' Canyonz Blog Day 17

Just a 2-minute walk from the hotel........ Our last full day in Queenstown and time to check out some attractions just next to our hotel. The Skyline cable car is similar to the one we visited in Rotorua last week, except this one is very steep and takes you 400m above Queenstown.

Queenstown Skyline 
Queenstown SkylineThe trip up and Queenstown becomes very small, very quick!
Queenstown SkylineAnd the views are the main reason people of all ages take the trip
Queenstown Skyline 
Queenstown Skyline 
Queenstown Skyline 
Queenstown Skyline 

Of course, this being the "Adventure Capital of the World", there's more than just the views to enjoy. Take a zip-line trek down the hill, extreme mountain biking, paragliding and, the reason for our visit, another swing and bungy!

The only difference here, is this starts VERY high up (400m). The actual bungy and swing aren't that big (47m) in comparison to others we've tried in the last few days, but having the platform so high up, gives the illusion of an extreme activity (which of course it is).

Ledge Bungy QueenstownFrom some angles, the platform looks like it hangs in mid-air.
Ledge Bungy Queenstownas this person demonstrates (upside down!).
Ledge Bungy QueenstownIan just had to try both, starting with the Bungy. Instead of the traditional tied-feet start, you are connected at the waist. This allows jumpers to take a run and jump.
Ledge Bungy QueenstownIan just leaving the platform, having ran at the drop from the back of the platform.
Ledge Bungy Queenstown 
Ledge Bungy QueenstownAnd down he goes...
Ledge Bungy Queenstownand down....
Ledge Bungy Queenstown 
Ledge Bungy QueenstownCareful of the harness - it tightens in all the sensitive areas!
Ledge Bungy Queenstown 
Ledge Bungy QueenstownNinjaaaaaa..

Ledge Bungy QueenstownAnd finally, winched back to the start.
Ledge Swing, QueenstownBungy done - tick. Now for the swing.......
Ledge Swing, Queenstown 
Ledge Swing, QueenstownWhat, no countdown?
Ledge Swing, QueenstownWeeeeeeeee... (again)
Ledge Swing, Queenstown 
Ledge Swing, QueenstownDifferent harness, same issues!
Ledge Swing, Queenstown 

It's more extreme than others on the trip, proving it's not all about statistics

Also at the top are 2 luge tracks, not as scary as Rotorua's (as it wasn't raining), but still enjoyable.

Skyline Luge, Queenstown 
Skyline Luge, Queenstown 
Skyline Luge, QueenstownAnd you can't stop taking in the views, whatever activity you choose.

After all the excitement, we spent the last hour watching the para-gliders taking off (Yes, they are tandem - and it's a paid activity. No we didn't have a go!).

Paragliding Queenstown, New Zealand 
Paragliding Queenstown, New Zealand 
Paragliding Queenstown, New Zealand 
Paragliding Queenstown, New Zealand 
Paragliding Queenstown, New Zealand 
Paragliding Queenstown, New Zealand 

Until tomorrow.......