When John Heskett realised just how many toursits were flocking to Waitomo he saw an opportunity to create an above ground attraction to rival the Waitomo caves.
He came up with the concept of a tower from which people could bungy jump, slide down, zip line down or go on a giant jungle swing . He got it designed and planned but keeps getting knocked back when it comes to getting resource consent.
He tells Jesse about his idea and why he keeps trying to get it made
Illustration of proposed adventure tower for Waikato Photo: Supplied/John Heskett