8 days  /  with a wheelchair friend  / 2008

In Queenstown, I tried a bungy jump. Normally the harness put on our ankle, but I am lower body paralysis.
The harness was put on all my body.  

Here is Kawarau bridge, that is the first bungy site in the world. They have a lot of history and experiences.
43m high, about 15th floor of building. A big valley. I felt nervous to watch a river. 

The staff helped me put on the harness. After I got off my wheelchair. 
One of staff carried it down to riverside. After jumping two hunk men carried me up from river boat.

Yes, I am ready for jump !         movie ( 15 seconds ）　

So exciting. Nice staff ! 

New Zealand wine is getting better and famous. Many winery near Kawarau bridge.
Our lunch was wine and cheese.

Dinner is hamburger. Great burger shop in Queenstown. My best hamburger in the world. Do not miss it !

New Zealand is well accessible country. Almost all toilet have a big toilet. They are simple but enough space.
Every gas station's toilet has an accessible toilet. Not for special, very natural. This is an ideal accessibility.

At Akaroa, 2 hours by car from Christchurch, I enjoyed dolphin swim.
Some step to ship. We walked down stairs by our hand.

The water was so cold. I felt freezing. I am OK in the sea because of a good swimmer.
If you are not good swimmer, it was so dangerous and scared

The water was not clear. Dolphin swim so fast. I just watched and kept my head up.
So many dolphin came to us. It was really closed.

Very very cold in the water. You can enjoy watching from the ship.

So exiting days in New Zealand !   Also they are friendly and heart barrier  free.