Bungee jumping

For many visitors, bungee jumping in New Zealand has almost become a rite of passage. In the 1980s, a couple of young kiwis set up New Zealand's first commercial bungee operation, with a jump from the historic Kawarau Bridge near Queenstown. Since then, New Zealand has become the home of bungee. You can leap off bridges, rail viaducts, cliffs and stadium roofs around the country—the Nevis bungy is the highest and involves an incredible 134 m plunge. You can also take a leap off the Auckland Harbour Bridge against the backdrop of the beautiful Waitemata Harbour. Popular with both tourists and locals, bungee jumping remains one of New Zealand's most popular and renowned leisure activities.