Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Lovers Leap on the Otago Peninsula. Raining? You'll find indoor climbing walls in Wana-
ka and Christchurch.
Climb New Zealand (
www.climb.co.nz
) has the low-down on the gnarliest overhangs,
plus access and instruction info.
Skydiving
For most first-time skydivers, a tandem skydive will help you make the leap, even if com-
mon sense starts to get the better of you. Tandem jumps involve training with a qualified
instructor, then experiencing up to 45 seconds of free fall before your chute opens. The
thrill is worth every dollar (around $250/300/350 for an 8000/10,000/12,000ft jump; extra
for a DVD/photograph). The New Zealand Parachute Federation (
www.nzpf.org
)
is the
governing body. Ask your operator if it has Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) accreditation
before you take the plunge.
