Adventure Sports in Australia
Australia is a heaven for worldwide adventure sport lovers. This continent never fails to attract tourists with the amazing range of adventure sports. Be it various water sports or a wide range of biking, the pleasant climatic condition of the continent makes it an ideal destination for activity breaks. There are a number of adventure sports, which are being offered by Australian tourism.
Popular Adventure Sports in Australia
Some popular adventure sports you can indulge into during your Australia travel are:
- Bungee jumping
- Mountain Biking
- Scuba Diving
- Skiing
- Snorkeling
- Skydiving
- White Water Rafting
- Canoing
- Kayaking
Bungee jumping in Australia
A wide variety of bungee jumping (more than 15 types) is a very popular adventure activity in Australia. There are many bungee jumping tour packages for the adventure sports enthusiasts. Smithfield is the safest spot of bungee jumping in the continent while AJ Hackett Bungy Tower is considered as the riskiest.
Mountain Biking in Australia
Mountain biking is is most enjoyed in the hilly regions of the continent. There
Scuba Diving in Australia
Australia houses some of the most popular scuba diving spots in the world. Water creatures such as corals, sharks, and octopus can be found at galore across the 35000 kilometer coastline. With the Great Barrier Reef and Abrolhos Islands, Australia has become a haven for scuba divers. Western coastline is more popular scuba diving spot, compared to the other areas.
Skiing in Australia
Most of the skiing destinations in Australia are located in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania; and Harlotte PassMount Mawson, Smiggin Holes, Bullocks Flat, Saint Gwinear, Mount Blue Cow, Ben Lomond, and Mount Buller are popular skiing spots. Apart from snow skiing, there are other options such as cross-country skiing, night skiing, downhill skiing, and glacier skiing.
Snorkeling in Australia
Ningaloo Reef, Turquoise Bay, and Great Barrier Reef are the most popular snorkeling destinations in Australia. A wide range of aqua creatures such as humpback whales, baitfish, manta rays, nurse sharks, saucer jellyfish, anemones, dolphins, sponges, sea turtles, and hawksbill will make you spellbound. Ningaloo Reef houses more than 250 different types of coral.
Skydiving in Australia
Sydney Skydivers and Simply Skydive are the best companies in Australia, which offer world class skydiving. Simply Skydive’s skydiving offers beautiful sights of the city. They are the only self-contained skydiving company, which allow all the divers to land at the same time. Australian skydiving is exciting and fun.
White Water Rafting in Australia
River Franklin in Tasmania is one of the most important white water rafting destinations in the continent. Its fast flowing water throws real challenge to the adventure enthusiasts. If you want a safer option, you can visit Picton River and Derwent River, located in Tasmania.
Canyoning in Australia
Canyoning is one of the most favorite adventure sports in Australia. Blue Mountains Adventure Centre and River Deep Mountain High are the most famous destinations in New South Wales, Australia for canyoning.
Kayaking in Australia
Kayaking, one of the most popular water sports in Australia offers a number of options for the water sports enthusiast, ranging from amateur to expert.
Last updated on 10/11/2010
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