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I’m flying like a bird with Taupo Tandem Skydiving!

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Jumping out of an airplane at 12,000 ft is no mean feat, and I’m about to tackle it!
Ok, I’m not alone. I will be strapped to my Brazilian tandem master, of Taupo Tandem Skydiving, who assures me it’s like a “walk in the park” for him (he’s done thousands of jumps!). Still, it’s of little [...]

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‘Are you ready?’ – Skydiving in Taupo

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

It’s got to be one of the silliest questions anyone has ever asked me.
With something closely resembling a swimming hat pulled tightly down on my head, wearing a pair of goggles that my grandad would have been proud to own, I found myself sitting on the very edge of an open aeroplane door. The fact [...]

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Countdown to Launch: Diary of a Bungy Jump

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Today is not like any other Monday. Today I’m going to jump off the Auckland Harbour Bridge – don’t worry, I’m feeling fine, thank you! – I’m jumping with the help of AJ Hackett Auckland Bungy! It’s going to push my limits and it will be something that I’ll never forget, that much I know. [...]

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