A popular tourist destination, Huka Falls, was the place we visited before we arrived in Taupo downtown. They’re picturesque waterfalls set on the Waikato River that flows into Lake Taupo. Along the river, there’re some wide and narrow canyons perform the different levels of water flow.
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| The overwhelming cataract of Huka Falls |
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| Huka Falls sightseeing at the lookout |
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| A bridge over the narrow canyons |
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| Jet-boating adventure apart from the falls |
Afterward, we left to Taupo city and later we explored the Lake Taupo as the largest lake in New Zealand. Again, we had a nature experience at one of the lakesides. It’s a leisurely pastime to rest and enjoy the quiet and soothing views on the sandy beach.
Taupo is well known for its adventurous activities and bungy jumping was the one interested me the most. I actually longing for a bungy jump long before but I haven’t had a chance yet. Hence, I planned to experience it in Taupo when it’s summer. I knew I was worried about the safety of the game, thus I checked for more information of the Taupo Bungy. My worries simply had gone when I found out that there’s no any demise cases happened in the history. When we’re in Taupo, we went to the bungy jumping site a day ahead of my real jump as we wanted to know the prerequisites we have to fulfill. Well, the minimum weight for all jumps is 45 kg and the minimum age to participate is 10 years old. Moreover, we also wished to feel the atmosphere and tested if we really could go for it. Three of us, but only one of my friends and I booked at the counter.
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| Taupo Bungy over Waikato River |
The next morning after we had breakfast, we headed to the Taupo Bungy site. After some procedures, we got the queue numbers and lined up for a jump above Waikato River. I was excited but also somewhat nervous at the beginning...some participants were very daring to jump but some as if too afraid and regret to challenge. My friend asked me to jump after her and I agreed. Perhaps it's due to the long waiting; I didn't feel any fear when it's my turn. I seemed relax when the crew got me prepared. Slowly, I stood up from the seat, with my tight blouse, short pants and bare foot moving few steps towards the edge of the cantilever platform. I waved my hand and smiled facing the camera, as if I’m calm. After the crew commanded 3…2…1, I opened my arms freely and jumped from the 47 m height cantilever platform.
Frankly speaking, it’s very scary during the very first few seconds of the jump but I was all right and turned to be extremely excited after the moments past. I felt my flying as if a Super-girl! Soon after the jump, a boat came and picked me up back to the riverside. Wow! I finally did a bungy jumping and I felt myself extremely confident at the moment. Salute to myself!
At the end of the adventure, we went to collect our certificates, paid photos and videos before we left the site.
Taupo Bungy
Location: 202 Spa Road, Taupo.
Tel: (07) 377 1135
Website: www.taupobungy.com
Opening hours: 9.30am-4.00pm(weekdays)
9-5pm(weekends & in winter)
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| Participants were waiting at the cantilever platform from the jump |
Frankly speaking, it’s very scary during the very first few seconds of the jump but I was all right and turned to be extremely excited after the moments past. I felt my flying as if a Super-girl! Soon after the jump, a boat came and picked me up back to the riverside. Wow! I finally did a bungy jumping and I felt myself extremely confident at the moment. Salute to myself!
At the end of the adventure, we went to collect our certificates, paid photos and videos before we left the site.
Taupo Bungy
Location: 202 Spa Road, Taupo.
Tel: (07) 377 1135
Website: www.taupobungy.com
Opening hours: 9.30am-4.00pm(weekdays)
9-5pm(weekends & in winter)
