Taupo Bungy
Welcome to the Taupo Bungy blog! Here you'll find news from our Jump Masters, view our pics and laugh at our videos! If you want to find out more about being behind the scenes at Taupo Bungy, this is the place to do it! Maybe with some random posts thrown in about roller derby, tattoos, adventure sports and music!
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Hello Summer, is that you?
Posted by isurvived, Monday 28 November, 2011
Alright guys, we have been a little quiet around here lately, perhaps we are still recovering from the All Blacks awesome effort over RWC, but it would seem that the mercury is finally starting to rise, cue summer, cue bungy and swing madness, it’s all on!
Now we’re a pretty lucky bunch here in Taupo, we’ve got the biggest and possibly the best (yes, we are biased) watering hole in New Zealand. Thousands of kiwis flock to the glassy shores of Lake Taupo every summer to splash about and cool off.
But while we’re all quick to dive head first into the cool waters of the Great Lake, there are other means by which to cool off, and by that we mean New Zealand’s highest water touch bungy.
Heard about it, thought about it, but something’s stopped you from taking the plunge? Well we think you guys are finally out of excuses. What better time to take the leap than on a scorching hot Kiwi summer day. Guys feel free to ditch the tee and girls if you’re that way inclined, go for it, our crew don’t mind, especially you aye Courtney?
While you’re about to go the whole hog you may want to consider joining the Sole Club. This club is seriously exclusive and only for those brave enough to dive into the water all the way down to the soles of their feet.
It’s only for the hard core and does take a fair amount of precision from our super sharp Jump Masters, but if you’re game, we’re game.
Bungy not your thing? No problem, become a swinger. The Taupo Cliffhanger is the ultimate swing experience, packed full of stomach-dropping adrenaline, screams, excitement and more buzz than you can shake a stick at & while we’re on the topic, Happy 2nd Birthday Taupo Cliffhanger.
Those of you who just like to watch other people bungy or swing, (cough cough scardy cats) have we got something for you. Instead of craning your neck over the platform watching your mates do their thing, jump in front of our awesome new green screen and “Fake It”.
Why should the loyal spectators miss out on all the fun? Jump in front of the Fake It screen and act out ‘til your little heart’s content then send the pictures to family and friends showing them just how brave and awesome you really are.
There’s also some pretty cool stuff happening here at Taupo Bungy in 2012, so you’re definitely going to want to keep checking in. We’re not giving anything away yet, but let us tell you this; it’s BIG!
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Its warming up!
Posted by isurvived, Sunday 11 September, 2011
As the wonderful season of summer is approaching, new ideas are coming to light of how the crew of bungy will be entertaining ourselves. One of our newest Jump-masters, Dylan is purchasing a jet ski, and using it to get to work… from Whanganui Bay he will jet ski across the lake, build a jump over the control gates and park right by the recovery hut.
A large percentage of the crew are getting into longboarding in a big way, with a few new boards bought which are creating big grins. Hopefully these grins will still have all their teeth by the end of the summer!
Our handy I.T/Jump-master/ all time g.c George has taken up the hobby of prank calling and re-ajusting Dylan and Doughboys Sky satellite.
BBQs, beats, and all round bodacious times are foreseen in the near future for the Bungy, hope to see you all here!
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Bungy World Cup
Posted by isurvived, Thursday 11 August, 2011
The much awaited Bungy World Cup is happening next Sunday the 21st .. there will be bungys, horizontal bungys, target practice and crazy shenanigans taking place!
Want to know more? head to the info page on our website:
http://www.taupobungy.co.nz/about-us/bungy-world-cup
You can get your entry pack there too!
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47 Metre Kayak Jump At Taupo Bungy
Does anyone have any crazy ideas for a bungy jump or swing here at Taupo Bungy?
(by Taupobungymaniacs)
Posted by isurvived, Friday 17 June, 2011
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Quote for Friday
Posted by isurvived, Friday 17 June, 2011
Men with handle-bar moustaches look perpetually surprised.
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Our Taupo Bungy staff members Dylan and Lisa at last years Swingers Party at The Shed Bar in Taupo.
Posted by isurvived, Saturday 04 June, 2011
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wicked tats and pic!
(Source: stuff-is-messed-up, via herpderpajay)
Posted by isurvived, Saturday 04 June, 2011
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Matariki 2011
Posted by isurvived, Saturday 04 June, 2011
Apparently we get a public holiday on the fake anniversary of the Queen’s birthday. Coming up is also Matariki which, in my opinion, is much more relevant in New Zealand than Queen’s Birthday. Matariki being the Aotearoa Pacific New Year or Maori New Year. Matariki is heralded by the rising of the constellation of stars called Matariki; this year this constellation rises today the 4th of June. Matariki is a time to give thanks to Papatuanuku (Earth Mother), Ranginui (Sky Father) and Moana (Ocean).
Also, Taupo Roller Derby has a photo shoot today with Taupo Times. Might just be the best front page of the Taupo Times ever! Funny to see what heading they will put!
Happy Matariki everyone!
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Jed Mildon World Record Triple Back Flip BMX. (by jameszander)
Posted by isurvived, Saturday 28 May, 2011
