Topdeck Down Under: The New Zealand Adventure Part II
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Part II of sales manager Aaron’s New Zealand Adventure
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After a day of culture and learning it was time to shake things up a bit!
For a little adventure, Az’s next stop was the Agrodome, also in Rotorua, famous for its giant swing, bungee and of course, the Zorb.
For those of you who don’t know what Zorbing is, it involves climbing into a giant clear plastic water-filled ball in your swimsuit and rolling down a hill. Simple!
Az says once you start rolling you have no idea what’s going on.
“Zorbing is the funniest thing I have ever done!”
Once his head had stopped spinning, Az found himself strapped into a hang-gliding harness and winched up 50m in the air before pulling a rip cord and swinging down to earth.
Az getting ready for some extreme swinging!
You’ll be glad to hear he made it out in one piece and was able to catch his breath on the next excursion – Milford Sound, in New Zealand’s South Island.
Az is a true blue Aussie, but even he had to admit it’s impossible to beat New Zealand when it comes to natural beauty.
“As a country that’s visual spectacular, nothing compares,” he says. “It’s absolutely amazing.
“One minute you’re driving through rolling hills, the next minute mountains. It just feels good to be there, really clean and fresh.”
Cruising overnight on the Sound, Az says it felt peaceful like no one else was around.
“All around you are sheer cliffs coming down into the water. Forests and waterfalls are everywhere.”
Milford Sound is also home to families of seals, penguins and dolphins and even whales can be seen on the odd occasion.
From the ship passengers can kayak, take small boats or even swim into little bays around the Sounds.
Beautiful Milford Sound
“When it comes to natural beauty you can’t beat it!”
All this from an Australian.
