How high is the Hanmer bungy jump?
How high is the Hanmer bungy jump?
35 meters
Get your adrenaline thrills in the Alpine wilderness of Hanmer Springs with a bungy jump off the Waiau Ferry Bridge. Launch into thin air from a height of 35 meters, and plunge down towards the river in total safety. Experience sensational emotions!
Can you get paralyzed from bungee jumping?
While these injuries can be healed, they can also be severe and permanent. If the spinal cord inside the vertebrae is damaged it can result in forms of paralysis and quadriplegia.” EYE INJURIES These occur “because of the dangerously high increase in pressure that occurs in the eyes.
How old do you have to be to bungee jump in NZ?
10 years old
Minimum 10 years old. Those 14 and under require an adult to sign consent at check-in.
Is bungee jumping safer than skydiving?
As with all extreme sports, there is a degree of risk involved in both bungee jumping and skydiving. The National Safety Council says a person is more likely to be killed being stung by a bee or struck by lightning than during tandem skydiving. Bungee jumping sports the same fatality rate or 1 in 500,000.
What age do you have to be to bungee jump?
12 years old
The minimum age for bungee jumping is 12 years old although there is no minimum age for the hike.
What is the weight limit for bungee jumping?
weights: Rules vary for different bungees, but the general minimum weight for bungee jumping is 35/40kg. The maximum weight again differs between sites but is generally around 145/150kg.
What does AJ stand for in AJ Hackett?
Commercialisation of bungy jumping. Alan John “A.J.” Hackett ONZM (born May 1958) is a New Zealand entrepreneur who popularised the extreme sport of bungy jumping.
Where can I bungy jump in Hanmer Springs?
Meet your bungy jumping guide at the base of the Waiau Ferry Bridge in Hanmer Springs where you will start with a safety briefing before you find yourself on the platform ledge of this historic bridge, built in 1887 at the gateway to Waiau Gorge. Confidence and bravery may all be lost when you step onto that ledge.
What to do in Hanmer Springs?
The Hanmer hot springs are a popular tourist destination. Bungy jumping is an extreme jumping experience, where the jumper is attached by a bungy cord and jumps from a high ledge, such as a bridge. Hanmer Springs bungy jumping offers an adrenalin-pumping adventure experience. more
What do you need to know about the bungy jump experience?
What you need to know about the Bungy Jump Experience. The minimum age for bungy jumping is 12 years, with minimum weight of 35 kg. All bungy jumpers must fit our safety equipment. T-shirts and certificates are included, and photos are available at an additional cost.
Can You bungy jump from the Ferry Bridge?
Enjoy your bungy jump from the 135 year old historic Ferry Bridge, free-falling 35 metres to the surging river below. The fall feels like an eternity, soon followed by a wave of excitement and happiness. T-shirts and certificates are included in this combo package, and photos are available afterwards at an extra cost.
