Taupo Bungy

The picturesque Taupo Bungy site is the most popular on the North Island. It sits on a cliff edge over the mighty Waikato River, with plenty of vantage points if you’re too chicken to jump. Nonchickens will be led onto a platform jutting 20m out over a cliff (the world’s first cantilever jump, for engineering boffins) and convinced, with masterly skill, to throw themselves off the edge. A heart-stopping 47m hurtle and a few bounces back and it’s safely into the boat. You can also opt for a slight dunk in the river, or strap yourself to a friend and leap off together. Alternatively, try the giant swing.