Bungy Jump in Taupo
A thrill seeker takes the plunge above the Waikato river, at Taupo, in New Zealand's central North Island.
New Zealand is the home of modern bungy jumping, and it is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. The Taupo bungy is just one of several operations at spectacular New Zealand destinations.
The modern sport of bungy jumping (or bungee) is based on an old tribal ritual. Since New Zealand adventurers A J Hackett and Henry van Asch founded the world's first commercial bungy operation in 1987, the sport has spread all over the world.
Lake Taupo