Ten Adventurous Activities in Australia
Rock Climbing and Abseiling (Adelaide)
You will feel your pulse pounding the moment you first step over the edge of the cliff and the final achievement of climbing to the top of a natural cliff will make your adrenaline levels soar! After receiving expert instruction in climbing techniques and knot work as well as safe cliff management skills, you'll be ready experience both rock climbing and abseiling on the same day. And you'll enjoy the scenic view of the Adelaide Hills as well!
Combat Warbird Flight YAK52 (Archerfield Brisbane)
Prepare for the ultimate adventure as you ride in a fighter plane during simulated combat! Beginning with a full briefing on the aircraft, safety, and the flying and combat sequences, you will don your flight suit and take off! The battle is on and if you'll experience the thrill of seeing your enemy's plane get shot down, trailing smoke! This tour can be tailored to suit those that want an intense ride or a gentler experience. Don't miss this one!
White Water Rafting on Barron River (Cairns and Tropical North Queensland)
Enjoy the excitement of white water rafting on the Barron River after being instructed fully on the equipment and all safety procedures. Utilizing the most up to date equipment, you will be start your trip in small 8 person rafts, your guide in complete control as you have fun, your adrenaline pumping the entire time. And since the river is dam controlled, it is always supplied with water, so you can enjoy this adventure virtually year round.
Flying Trapeze Class (Sydney)
The latest fitness craze, the flying trapeze will tone your body while improving your self confidence. And it is great for all ages, shapes and sizes, a fun activity to suit the daredevil and the anyone that always wanted to know what it feels like to swing and fly through the air. After training at ground level and watching a video, you will take to the air and even have a chance to try a mid air catch!
Windsurfing Lessons (Brisbane)
Learn the thrill and fun of windsurfing, taught by an accredited Windsurfing Training Center. Beginners are taught everything they need to know to enjoy this water sport and feel the adrenaline rush as they take to it in complete safety. For those with more experience the option to actually become certified is available. This certification, one of Yachting Australia Certified Courses, is both nationally and internationally recognized. Perfect for the wall back home or for those looking to become professionals themselves!
Learn to Surf (Queensland/Gold Coast)
A suitable beginning to learning how to surf, this 2 hour lesson will teach you all you need to know to get out on the waves and surf safely. Suitable even for young beginners, you will be taught helpful tips, how to properly use the equipment, and how to maneuver in the water. Not to mention tons of helpful encouragement! So now you can get out there and show your friends how its done with the help of a very friendly and experienced guide to help you every step of the way!
Hang Glide Tandem at Stanwell Tops (Illawarra)
Tandem hang gliding is safe for just about all ages and provides that unique thrill of flying high and peaceful without the sound of engines to take away from the lofty silence. All the training and equipment is provided on site and after your flight training you and your instructor will take to the sky! The view is incredible and at the end you will have the option to buy DVDs and pictures of your trip, since each glider is outfitted with professional gear for shooting high resolution shots.
High Performance Training and Track Driving (Melbourne)
Now you can engage in the fun if race car driving yourself on one of the most exciting circuits in Australia! After safety briefing with an instructor, you will be taken all around the track to show you the best breaking points, and to familiarize yourself. After that, you are free to drive it yourself as fast as you like! With as much or as little training as you like you can get behind the wheel, with full safety crews and driving coaches always available to answer your questions and give you pointers. Why be a passenger when you can be in control!
Kitesurfing Course (Peel)
This adventure is actually a two day course, three hours each day. All equipment s provided for you so all you have to being is your swim gear and a wetsuit. On the first day, you will learn the basics of safety, equipment use, wind effects, and to control the kite and land safely on the beach. You will also get into the water of course. On the second day, one you're comfortable you will get your board and it's up and riding! At the end, if you reach a certain level, you'll be given an IKO Kiteboarder card that shows your progress and will allow you to continue taking lessons anywhere else you desire as well as access to hiring equipment.
Weekend Tandem Beach Skydive (Sydney)
You can leap into the sky and experience the pulse pounding fun of this exciting hobby with a trained instructor to make sure your dive is a safe one. Since it is Sydney's only coastal skydive experience, you will get perfect views and with only 15 minutes of needed instruction, you'll be up in no time! Normally the landing is in a park behind Wollongong Beach but sometimes the beach itself is the landing spot depending on the wind! At to that the chance to get DVD and photos of the trip and it'll be one to remember, with pictures to show those friends that won't believe it 'till they see it!