Adventure Sports Destinations in Australia
Adventure sports in Australia
Australia is home to many adventure sports. The prominent ones are listed below-
- Bungy Jumping
- River Rafting
- Trekking
- Diving
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Sky Diving
- Caving
- Climbing
- Ballooning
- Canyoning
Top Adventure sports destinations in Australia
Let us browse over some of the popular adventure sports destinations in Australia. You can opt for the one you like.
Bungy Jumping in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland
Smithfield is one of the most prominent bungy jumping sites located at a distance of 15hms from Cairns. The setting is that of a magnificent rainforest where the jumpers have all the choices to take a plunge in the pool. You can also try bungy jumping from AJ Hackett Bungy Tower. However if you are untrained and have a weak heart it is advised you seek trainers help and guidance. For the trained ones this is a place for fun and adventure.
Canyoning in Blue Mountains, New South Wales
If you want to go canyoning in the Blue Mountains then you get co-ordinate with the agencies or companies that organized similar trips. Two famous names are Blue Mountains Adventure Centre and River Deep Mountain High. The total duration of these trips would be couple of hours. The Blue Mountain region is known as of the World Heritage sites. The canyoning trips would lead you to the Wollemi Wilderness area. Few trips are difficult with scrambling by the river and advanced canyoning.
White-Water Rafting in Franklin River, Tasmania
Franklin River in Tasmania is very fast flowing, having unnerving corners and rapids. It is accredited as the “grade five territory”. This is what makes white water rafting in Franklin River a daunting challenge. This is more for the ones who have expertise and are trained. If you are new to white water rafting and prefer gentler expeditions, you can opt for the day tours to Picton Rivers and Derwent in Tasmania.
Skydiving in Sydney
Skydiving too is one of the prominent adventure sports in Australia. The best destination for this is Sydney. You can try out Simply Skydive’s dropzone which is in close proximity to the city. This is near to the Penrith Lakes. As you skydive you can have spectacular views of the Blue Mountains across the horizon.
These are some of the Adventure sports destinations in Australia. The natural landscape and diverse terrain of the country makes these outdoor adventure sports even more exciting. The cost of the package tours to these destinations would differ keeping in mind the place, sports chosen and the time span.
Last updated on 10/11/2010
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