Canyon Swinging

On our last day in Queenstown, Jen decided that she couldn't leave town without throwing herself off a cliff!

So she was booked in for an 11am Canyon Swing! This involves jumping off a cliff into a canyon attached to a harness and a long rope. It's a bit like bungy jumping except 3 times the free-fall (60m) and then with a huge swing across the canyon once you're down. Also, as you are attached in a harness instead of having your feet tied, you can jump any way you like, although Jen chose the conventional 'Forwards' position for the first jump and then only slightly less conventional 'Backwards' position for the second, and that was scary enough!

It was such a mental feeling jumping into nothingness and the rush was amazing! Then, once you're over the first bit, it's lovely swinging away in the canyon in the sunshine looking at the views!! The first time Jen was so nervous she thought she was going to be sick and once she'd jumped and was safely swinging, she was crying with relief and adrenalin - such an amazing feeling!!! She could barely stand up when she got back up! The Canyon Swing guys are so funny and really jolly you along but also try to get you really scared before you jump by saying things like "Mate, do you think this rope is going to hold?" "Yeah, it'll probably be OK for just one more, eh?" etc etc!!

So, with 2 jumps safely under Jen's belt and a massive grin on her face, we said sad goodbyes to Katie's family, Trigger and Queenstown and set off for home!


Do I dare?