Ever since A.J. Hackett and Henry Van Asch basically introduced bungy (bungee) jumping to the world in 1988 from Queenstown's Kawarau Bridge, the town has been known for a high-adrenaline brand of ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're scared of heights, bungee jumping is easier if you do it with a friend, don't eat a big breakfast beforehand and avoid looking down while you're waiting. You'll get a ...

In 1988, daredevils AJ Hackett and Henry van Asch created the world’s first commercial bungee jump in Queenstown, New Zealand: the Kawarau Bridge Bungy at just 439 feet high. Think that’s a challenge?

AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand opened the first commercial bungee jumping in Queenstown; the company now offers high dives at several locations in their home country and around the world Modern-day ...

‘I still recall my first jump,’ reminisces New Zealander AJ Hackett, the man who launched commercial bungee jumping 25 years ago today. ‘I had the most amazing sensation.’ At the time Hackett was ...

Switch between CA and NY editions here. Are you brave enough to take on one of the world's scariest bungee jumps? Facebook/AJ Hackett Macau Tower; Facebook/Action Valley; Facebook/Bungy Nepal; ...

QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand — For travelers wanting to take in the mind-bogglingly stunning scenery of New Zealand’s South Island while getting a high-octane shot of adrenaline, Queenstown and the ...

From skiing to skydiving, Queenstown, New Zealand, is known as the adventure capital of the world — and I experienced its thrill firsthand when I visited the city in June. Queenstown, New Zealand, is ...