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thrillseeker’s canyon
 Welcome to this unique one-stop
adrenalin-pumping centre, which offers bungy, jet boating and
rafting adventures from the same base.
Thrillseeker’s Canyon Bungy at the Waiau River Bridge near
Hanmer Springs is an ideal location for first time jumpers. At 35
metres it is the lowest New Zealand bungy site, so the free fall
sensation lasts just a few seconds. By contrast the Nevis bungy
(Queenstown) at 134 metres seems like a never-ending fall.
However, Thrillseeker’s bungy still gives you time to
experience the full range of emotions as you plummet down to the
surface of this wild river. Each person’s reaction is
different but the full gambit can range from excitement and pure
elation to abject terror.
The jump platform is built on the side of the 135 year old Waiau
Ferry Bridge. No bookings are necessary and you arrange for your
jump at the Adventure Centre just downstream from the bridge. The
total time for preparation and the jump is around 15 minutes.
Certificates are issued to jumpers and souvenir photos and
T-shirts are available.
 The jumpmaster gives advice on the various
ways of leaving the platform. These include a graceful swan dive,
a straight down pin drop, a backward dive or somersault. Tandem
bungy jumps and ‘baptisms’ i.e. water touchdowns, are
available.
The Thrillseeker’s Adventure Centre is just 5 minutes drive
from Hanmer Springs and 300 metres from the turnoff on S.H.7. The
centre is the departure point for bungy jumping, white-water
rafting and jet boating trips. The raft trips use self-bailing
inflatables, which carry from 2 to 12 people and last 2½ hours.
The jet boat trip runs up to 30 km through narrow gorges and
braided shallows with spectacular scenery.
If you are looking for full-on excitement it’s available
here on tap, with the tempting trilogy of adrenalin action in
Thrillseeker’s Canyon.
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