The AJ Hackett Ledge bungy
is a very unique product to sell; not only due to its intangible nature but
also the fact that it is the only bungy that will offer you amazing panoramic
views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.
The jump will cost $180, but for those of you who just can’t bring yourself to leap off a cliff there is the option of doing a swing where you are hanging over the edge and all you need to do is pull the pin holding you up to swing away. This option is slightly cheaper at $150. If you would like to find out more information about the Ledge bungy or Ledge swing or if you are interested in making a booking please visit their website here, Ledge bungy.
There are two main ways of
transport to reach the Ledge bungy site. You can either walk up the Skyline
Gondola track or you can pay for a Gondola ride. Personally I would prefer
taking the Gondola as it gets you to the top much faster and is a lot easier. However
for the more money conscious there is the option of walking. The track is
reasonably steep but is manageable for anyone who is not physically injured or
physically incapable. The Skyline Gondola on the other hand requires no fitness
and most people can get on it. The prices for the Gondola are $26 for an adult
$15 for a child and $74 for a family.
However if you were
looking to a little more than a bungy while up there you can also buy package
deals with a set number of luge rides. To find out any other information about
further pricing or how to find their gondola site in Queenstown, please visit
their website here, Skyline Gondola Queenstown.
My experience with Ledge
bungy was one I will never forget. Prior to this jump I had done two bungys
before; I had done the Taupo and Kawarau bungy. However this jump stood out to
me as an experience I will never forget.
The staff were very
friendly however instead of letting us jump in whatever order we liked which
would have been nice we had to jump in weight order so that they could get us
through as fast as possible. This made me feel like I was being herded and also
gave me the impression that the staff didn’t want to be there. On the upper
hand though when I was preparing to jump the staff asked if I would like to
have the song that was playing in the jump hut changed to something more
preferable. This made it seem like they were willing to do what it takes to
make my experience with their company one of a kind.
The jump style I opted for
was a gainer. This is a back flip while moving forwards and an example of this
can be seen in my attached photo to the right. Jumping off the platform into the
darkness was an experience like no other. I had no idea where I was going or
where I was going to end up. All I could see was the lights of Queenstown
glowing down the bottom of the hill. This added to my experience as it is an
unbelievable view from the jump platform.
Once I had finished my
jump I got given a free t-shirt as proof that I had done the bungy and got
offered the option to buy a photo and video pack. Over all I found my
experience with AJ Hackett Ledge bungy to be a positive one with the only
negative point being the fact that I felt like as a group we were being herded
through as fast as possible, making it seem like the staff did not want to be
there.
This is an activity I
would recommend to do while in Queenstown if you have the spare cash for it as
it is very expensive. However if you’re looking at doing something a little
more extreme there is the option of doing the Nevis Bungy with AJ Hackett as
this is the highest bungy in the southern hemisphere being 134 metres high.
This extra height and remote location does come at a cost however costing $260.
If you require any further information about the Nevis bungy and Nevis swing
please visit their website here Nevis bungy.
Please view my classmate Melissa's blog to
hear about her experience with this company too. Or alternatively my other
classmates Stephen and Corneille's
experiences too.