The main character is levi, an african american boy living with his aunt in chicago. At 328m 1,076 ft, the sky tower is a unmissable attraction for anyone living or travelling to auckland. Auckland experience the city in a whole new way aj hackett. Please be advised that the sky tower may be closed from time to time due to adverse weather conditions. At 192 metres, aucklands iconic sky tower gives you the highest jump and the only base jump by wire in new zealand. Family friendly packages and photo and video available. All persons 95kgs or more are subject to the tandem master assessment at the drop zone. Skyjump is one of new zealands most thrilling tourist attractions and one of auckland citys dont miss. Jan 01, 2012 this story jump into the sky was an okay book. This nz icon also offers a recordbreaking activity. Book your skydiving adventure with skydive auckland using the booking form below. My wife has a fear of heights and wanted to do the skyjump to conquer her fear.
Sky jump experience in auckland, new zealand youtube. Book skyjump skyjump auckland everything new zealand. Experience 11 seconds of pure adrenaline as you plunge 53 floors down at a speed of 85kph. Even after taking the plunge and safely landing, the auckland sky tower skyjump is a high you wont easily come down from. Youll plummet 192 metres off the sky tower at 85 km an hour. Learn more enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to. Visit the top of aucklands famous sky tower, the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere, and enjoy amazing views across the city and harbour. Youll fall very fast at speeds of up to 85kph 52mph for around 11 seconds before. Many of new zealands awardwinning restaurants are here. Carrying nothing but a suitcase and a bag of his aunts good fried chicken, yearold levi battle heads south to a u.
Jump off the sky tower at 85kph on the adrenaline inducing skyjump and. Skyjump can be described as base jumping while attached to a wire. Leap from aucklands sky tower, and youll achieve skyjump auckland bragging rights, adrenaline junkies can get their fix by falling 630 feet 192 meters straight down from the base jump, located at the observation tower. I was initially considering jumping off the auckland bridge but the sky tower can be seen from most of auckland and its lured me in. Book now new zealand is pulling out all the stops to halt covid19.
Auckland, new zealand adventure travel guide mpora. Auckland sky tower visit, auckland sky tower tickets. Skywalk skyjump home auckland sky tower walk and jump. The recipient will need to book an exact time and date online using the gift voucher they receive from you. The sky tower is an icon of auckland s skyline and new zealands tallest building at 328m. Please be advised that the sky tower may be closed. Well here we are in auckland and now is the time to do it. Today, i jumped off the tallest building in auckland. It was safe, well organised and set such a positive tone for the rest of our trip. Bring your experience of the auckland sky tower to new heights with a skyjump.
Auckland sky tower is the tallest structure in new zealand. Skywalk is an ideal conference, group or incentive activity. Rush through the air with this base jump by wire at. On my last two days in new zealand i still wanted to do something different. Invite your friends and family to watch your act of bravery. Visit the top of auckland s famous sky tower, the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere, and enjoy amazing views across the city and harbour.
Youll fall very fast at speeds of up to 85kph 52mph for around 11 seconds before coming to a smooth. Check out our range of skydive and camera packages below and book online today. You have conquered the amazing auckland city skyjump. Top your sky tower experience with a sky walk or sky jump. Leap off aucklands famous sky tower 192 metres straight down. An unforgettable experience for true daredevils, base jump by wire off the tallest manmade structure in new zealand. The minimum weight is 30kg66lbs and all passengers must be big enough to fit safely into the harness. We will email you an open dated gift voucher valid for 12 months. It was one small step off a 192m tower, and one giant leap for beyonce as she bungee jumped off nzs tallest building. Skyjump las vegas skyjumpstratosphere tower in las vegas. Two iconic landmarks and four gravity defying activities that are sure to get your heart racing. Sep 26, 2014 i was initially considering jumping off the auckland bridge but the sky tower can be seen from most of auckland and its lured me in.
Leap off the famous auckland sky tower and fall 192 metres straight down. We had talked about jumping off the sky tower ever since we had done the edge walk in toronto and found out that auckland new zealand had an edge walk and a jump. Skyjump and skywalk auckland central 2020 all you need to. Tallest skyjump in the world burning blue dallas fuel. Skyjump is a perfect team reward, activity or incentive, jump 192m from the sky tower to land on the bulls eye below. A unique experience on new zealands tallest building its up to you whether you look or leap. Yes, simply email us and state what you would like to purchase. Aj hackett bungy skyjump epic deals and last minute. An unforgettable experience for true daredevils, basejump by wire off the tallest manmade structure in new zealand. Aj hackett bungy, the countries leading tourism adventure company, invites you to hurl yourself off the tallest building in new zealand. If youre looking for an auckland adrenaline or auckland adrenaline activity then dont miss the skyjump and skywalk in auckland. At 328m 1,076 ft, the sky tower is a unmissable attraction. Experience one or both of these attractions for an absolutely thrilling day out. Auckland sky tower skyjump nz buy tickets here experience oz.
As part viexplores travel assignment in new zealand, quan anh ngo experienced a sky jump from the country s tallest building with nothing but a wire between him and the ground 192m down. This is another brillant book by one of americas best writers of childrens literature. Jumping off the sky tower in auckland, new zealand life. Skydive taupo is closed for now but we will be back up and running as soon as we can. Packages can be created to include either activity or a combination of both. Skip the liens with your easy klook mobile eticket. Mar 08, 2015 today, i jumped off the tallest building in auckland. Recognized by the famous sky tower, lgbt welcoming auckland is a beautiful polynesian city. Skyjump is a controlled descent, similar to a vertical zip line. For extreme thrills and an unforgettable experience, take the skyjump, nzs highest jump. Try a sky jump from the iconic sky tower, or walk its edge 192 metres above ground level. We love it because jumping from aucklands sky jump makes you feel like a movie stuntman, or a super hero.
I gave one to my 92 year old uncle who served in wwii and he loved it. Aj hackett bungy skyjump epic deals and last minute discounts. Mustdo experiences in auckland things to do in auckland. Our bungy pod hangs below the famous bridge, giving. Middle grade fiction tends to be mostly hit or meh with me. Leave auckland with no regrets and having pushed all your limits. The sky tower is a telecommunications and observation tower in auckland, new zealand. Daredevils, make your way to the sky tower to check in for your skyjump auckland experience with an expert jump master, who provides a safety briefing and skyjump suit to put on over your clothing. Feb 23, 2020 sky cafe is a great place to watch skyjumpers over a cup of very good coffee.
Skyjump and skywalk are based on the in the auckland skytower. And if thats not enough, head to the auckland harbour bridge for new zealands only bridge climb or bungy into the waitemata harbour. Jump into the sky will appeal to all ages, however. While i dont have anything against it and definitely dont think its a bad book, im neutral to it. Its the only sky jump in north america and the highest in the world. You can fly straight into auckland international airport, which is the biggest in new zealand. Skydive auckland offer the highest tandem skydive in new zealand at 20,000ft with 85 seconds of freefall. The auckland skytower, standing high above the city at 328 metres, is the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere and the tallest manmade structure in new zealand. Skyjump and skywalk auckland central 2020 all you need.
Located at the corner of victoria and federal streets within the citys cbd, it is 328 metres 1,076 ft tall, as measured from ground level to the top of the mast, making it the tallest freestanding structure in the southern hemisphere and the 25th tallest tower in the world. North island regions auckland tourism new zealand trade. Army post in search of his father a lieutenant in an elite unit of all black paratroopers. Its just like being a movie stuntman, or a super hero. Some other main characters include levis father, charles, his aunt, aunt odella, and his fathers friend from the war and his wife. In fact, seeing the tower every night for a week also builds a bit of nervous excitement and because its so prominent on the skyline, its great pub bragging rights. Once your safety harness is securely fastened, head up the sky tower to the skyjump platform, located 630 feet above the ground. Take a leap off new zealands tallest building on the skyjump 192m, 85 kmph and 11 seconds of pure adrenaline.
Either its blowing my mind with awesomeness or i could kind of take it or leave it. Auckland is a city at the top of the north island of new zealand and is the most populated urban area in the country. Skyjump auckland auckland, new zealand lonely planet. Skyjump is new zealands highest jump and only base jump by wire. If you get lost, dont worry the friendly locals will lead the way. This exhilarating skyjump from new zealands tallest manmade structure includes all equipment and a safety briefing. You should go sailing on an americas cup boat with explore the base down at the back, you can actually sell an americas cup boat or help salad if you want to begin gone the grinders from the sales or even steer it or if you dont feel like that, you can just sit back and enjoy the view. An aj hackett experience new zealands highest jump. Skycity hotel auckland summer in the city facebook. Mickie, harry, and cocco went to the stratosphere hotel in las vegas to do the worlds tallest skyjump. The rest of your team will be cheering you on while they wait to jump, or from the landing platform below. Standing 192m 629ft above auckland with people and cars below you, that step off the edge is exhilarating. The highly trained jump masters will rope you up and talk you safely up to the edge, until suddenly youll find yourself balancing on your tiptoes, leaning out over the streets of auckland far below. We ask that you call us 24 hours before your tandem skydive on our freephone number 0800 921 650 to confirm your booking and again an hour before your jump time to check the weather.
Book them on a tasty tour of the citys best spots for. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Aucklands sky tower which is the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere is home to two of the most exhilarating and unique tourist attractions in the world. Leap off auckland s famous sky tower 192 metres straight down. Press play your clients can blow away the cobwebs with a walk around or a jump off aucklands iconic sky tower, climb the citys harbour bridge or zipline above vineyards and. It also gets your adrenalin pumping for your own jump. The auckland harbour bridge and the auckland sky tower give you the opportunity to take in the entire city from an angle only those with a sense of adventure get to see. Sky jump jump 192m from nzs tallest building aj hackett. Enjoy the amazing panoramic views across the entire city of auckland. Skyjump auckland skyjump from sky tower 192m above. Dec 17, 2018 mickie, harry, and cocco went to the stratosphere hotel in las vegas to do the worlds tallest skyjump. Jan 01, 20 middle grade fiction tends to be mostly hit or meh with me.
Rush through the air with this base jump by wire at around 85kmh falling for around 11 seconds. Skyjump, north americas highest jump found at the stratosphere tower in las vegas. You will find plenty of gay bars, clubs, restaurants while visiting gay new zealand. The book jump into the sky by shelley pearsall is a historic fiction story taking place in the time of world war ii. Leap 192m from nzs tallest building, reaching speeds upto 85kph. Sadly, sky jumpers did not jump its way into my heart. Jumping off the sky tower in auckland, new zealand life in. It is a 360 degree walk around the outside ring of the sky tower, with a 192m drop off on each side of you and nothing but spectacular views to take your breath away. Auckland sky tower skywalk and skyjump klook travel. The sky walk in auckland and sky jump in auckland are mustdo.
This was a relatively unplanned activity, but not content with my recent accomplishment of skydiving 2 days earlier, i decided to take on the sky jump plus i wasnt quite brave enough to do a bungy jump at that point. For an extremely exciting experience, take the plunge and. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. From our hotel tour manager of thomas cook took us to the sky tower by bus.
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