Kawarau Gorge – Gibbston, New Zealand – Argonath

For our first ever bungy jump, we leapt from Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge at the first commercial bungy jumping location in the world. Even better, this river was also the LOTR filming location for the River Anduin and Argonath (just around the bend along the drive to Chard Farm Vineyards).

Kawarau Gorge Bridge Bungy

For our first ever bungy jump, we went with AJ Hackett’s Kawarau Bridge Bungy in Queenstown, New Zealand, the first commercial bungy jumping location in the world. Scott even touched the water!

Here’s Scott’s 360 video footage of his bungy jump:

Argonath

The drive along Chard Road to Chard Farm had jaw-dropping views of the Kawarau Gorge and an easy pull-off spot with an overlook of the LOTR filming location for the Argonath (location: 45°00’42.1″S 168°53’32.6″E) and Kawarau Bridge.

Gibbston Wineries – Chard Farm and Gibbston Valley

We visited both Chard Farm and Gibbston Valley wineries in Gibbston. The Pinot Noirs were wonderful! Chard Farm is situated along the Kawarau Gorge, with gorgeous views of the vineyard, bluffs, and gorge.