Best Outdoor Adventures in Australia
There are not too many places than can rival the adventures in Australia. You will find amazing activities on land and in the sea. Try jetboating, snorkeling, sailing, 4WD in the Outback, climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge, zip-lining and more! Here are some of the best outdoor activities you can experience in Australia.
- Climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge
The Sydney Harbor Bridge is one of the most iconic tourist attractions in Australia. You can take a guided climb to the top of the bridge where you will see all of Sydney as you learn history along the way. You can climb at dawn, twilight or at night for different views of the city.
- Four-wheel Drive on Fraser Island
Take a 4WD off the southeast coast of Queensland on 75 mile beach. There are no paved roads here; dodge dingos on the beach, explore the red-streaked cliffs of the Cathedrals. Inland, travel through subtropical rainforest and see aquamarine lakes. Fishing, mountain biking, birding, hiking, and swimming are all popular here.
- Sail the Whitsundays in Queensland
The Whitsundays are made up of 74 islands and are perfect for sailing. Most of the islands are not habitated, and you will find resorts on 8 of them. Highlights of sailing around these islands as you experience dazzling silica sands of Whitehaven Beach; the Heart Reef; and the underwater wonderland with its giant clams, colorful coral, and tropical fish.
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- Snorkel with Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia
Take a snorkel off Western Australia’s North Coast at Ningaloo Reef. 200 species of hard coral, 50 species of soft coral, and a range of tropical fish. See dolphins, turtles, manta rays, whales, and the highlight are the graceful whale sharks that swim these waters, typically between April and August. The fastest way to access Ningaloo is via a two-hour flight from Perth to Learmonth Airport.
- Hover above the 12 Apostles in a Helicopter
The 12 Apostles rise up from the sea like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Drive along Great Ocean Road, or for an even better view hop on a helicopter to see it from the Air! In addition to the 12 Apostles, you can also see other giant rock formations, including London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, the Sentinel, and the Arch.
- Kayak Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk National Park), Northern Territory
The Katherine River is an awesome place for Outback kayaking adventures. Kayaking the river allows you to go beyond the first few gorges and see the even more scenic gorges in the park. Organized tours, some led by aboriginal guides, typically include picnics on the sandy river side as you see peaceful waterfalls, stories about the ecology, history, and sacred sites of the area; you can also rent a kayak or canoe on your own. The safest time to kayak is May – November during the dry season.
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- Surf the Jungle along Cape Tribulation, Queensland
Cape Tribulation is where you will see the coral reef and rainforest meet along white sandy beaches. Surf thru a jungle canopy World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, the world’s oldest rainforest, on a zipline tour. This is a fantastic adventure for the whole family and no experience is needed.
- Rappell down limestone cliffs in the Blue Mountains
Coming down the face of a limestone cliff into a Blue Mist is an amazing experience. Blue Mountains National Park is one of the city’s top day trips where you will see the iconic Three Sisters rock pinnacles, plunging valleys, waterfalls, and eucalyptus forests stretching as far as you can see.
- Trek across the desert aboard The Ghan
The Ghan is arguably the best train journey in Australia. It takes three days to cross the continent, as you see stunning landscape. The train has on-call stewards and carriages that are luxurious. You will dine in what is a moving restaurant with amazing service as you see the red world outside flash by. This experience is once in a lifetime.
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- Taste the wine in Tasmania
Tasmania has a growing wine industry and you can see over 250 vineyards. This is the perfect experience for wine lovers.
There are self-drive wine routes where you can explore the region and stopover in small family vineyards, experience beautiful scenery, and discover new tastes of wine.
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