New Zealand - Queenstown Bungy jumping

[lidlicker]

We have NO wish to do this, but does anyone know if we can drive out to watch others (not from the actual jump but from the side) Thanks.

[askyourgran]

As far as I know there are spectators for the bungy jumping, my son in law did the jump, he has the video to prove it.

[bigfoot3000]

Check these out.http://www.google.co.uk/search?client=fir
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[pinewoodlodge]

Yes you can watch from the original Bungy site. Have a look at http://www.bungy.co.nz/index.php/pi_pageid/189 this shows a clip from the bridge.

If you need accommodation please look at www.pinewood.co.nz

Thanks Jamie

[coccinelle]

Nothing to do with New Zealand but I watched the bungy jumping in Normandy when my husband was going to jump. After seeing the faces on these people who were really scared stiff I couldn't hack it and went down to the bottom to at least see the relief on their faces once they'd done it!

[lidlicker]

Thanks for replies. I am looking forward to our visit to NZ I agree with you
coccinelle - they couldn't pay be enough to do that ! they must be mad, but I
like watching it on TV. Thanks for the video clip Jamie - it was great !

[smurfchops]

You are so lucky going to Queenstown, the place is beautiful, take a walk around the lake, the people are so friendly. Walk up the hill towards the bungy jump and you can take a ride up past the jump, there is a tourist type viewpoint with a restaurant so high up, don't know how they built it - and you can actually look down onto the bungy jump. Sorry having a senior moment, can't remember the name of the transport you go up in, but the view is wonderful and you can see your mates jumping - have a great time.

[lidlicker]

Thank you Smurfchops - we will have a hire car, so perhaps we can park near to the restaurant and viewpoint. I am sure Queenstown will be all we expect. I am looking forward to Milford Sound too. Before that we are going to Bay of Islands and Rotorua and Napier, and lots of other places too.

[smurfchops]

The other two trips that stand out in my mind are Whale Watching in Kaikoura and a train journey to Arthur's Pass, amazing scenery.

[lardhelmet]

If I ever win the lottery, New Zealand's top of my list. My dad was given a chance to emigrate out there in the 70s and my mum wouldn't go. Never forgave her!