Tucked into the rugged landscapes of New Zealand’ s South Island, Queenstown is more than just a pretty town—its a mecca for thrill- seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. With its stunning alpine scenery, vibrant atmosphere, and endless menu of adrenaline activities, Queenstown rightfully earns its title as the Adventure Capital of the World. Birthplace of Bungy Jumping Queenstown is famously the birthplace of commercial bungy jumping. In 1988, AJ Hackett launched the world’ s first commercial jump site at the historic Kawarau Bridge , 43 meters above the Kawarau River. Today, visitors can still take the plunge at this iconic spot—or push the limits at the Nevis Bungy , a stomach- churning 134 meters high. For the truly brave, the Nevis Swing , the world’ s biggest swing, sends riders in a 300- meter arc through a steep canyon. Skydiving Above the Southern Alps Skydiving in Queenstown is a bucket- list experience. Whether you choose a 9, 000, 12, 000, or 15, 000...