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Adventure Sports in Australia

Many adventure sports in Australia can rush adrenaline like skydiving, scuba diving, ziplining, and much more than you can imagine! Australia, having a coastline of 50,000 km and the home to a World Heritage UNESCO site visible from outer space, the Great Barrier Reef makes it a sight for adventure sports. Kitesurfing, paragliding, surfing, and wakeboarding are some of the most admired water sports. The elevated mountains, rugged landscape, and forested green lands add to home many adventurous activities like trekking, mountain biking, ziplining etc.

If you want an unforgettable experience, consider exploring these thrilling activities with specially curated Australia tour packages. Major Australian cities like Melbourne, and Sydney host adventures like skydiving, jet boating, hot air balloon ride, and many more. Book your adventure-filled journey with Australia tour packages and immerse yourself in the excitement and beauty of this diverse land Down Under!

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What are the most popular adventure sports in Australia?

Skydiving: Skydiving is one of the most popular adventure sports in Australia as it features you jumping from 15,000 ft high in the sky. You get to experience a 60-second adrenaline-rushing free fall following the 4-5 minutes of adventure activity making you float above the beautiful Aussie skies.

Bungy Jumping: Bungy jumping is a thrilling sport most done in the Aj Hackett Sky Park in Cairns, Australia. Jump from a 50-meter tall bungy tower in the world heritage rainforest and witness the beauty of the dense growth from the top. Other popular places to enjoy bungy jumping are Brisbane and Gold Coast.

Zipline: Ziplining in Illawarra rainforests is an adventurous activity to enjoy for 1-1.5 hours. The amazing activity lets you cross obstacles of treetops and dense growths. You can catch the beautiful sight of the Pacific Ocean while ziplining.

Jet Boating: Moving at rapid speeds on the jet boat is a thrilling activity to experience. The jet boat takes rapid twists and turns, enough to fill your heart with thrill.

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What are the three most popular water sports in Australia?

Scuba Diving: Scuba Diving is one of the most popular adventurous things to do in Australia that takes you down to the enchanting reef colonies. Australia is home to the Great Barrier Reef, making it one of the best locations to enjoy scuba diving.

Canoeing: Canoeing is a popular watersport to enjoy in the Blue Mountain Range of New South Wales, and Ningaloo Sea Reef with a group of friends.

Kitesurfing: You can just fly above the Australian waters like a kite with a surfboard. The all-in-one activity of kitesurfing includes a blend of paragliding, surfing, and sailing! It is widely enjoyed in Phillip Island and Surfers Paradise.

Which five adventure activities can you do in Australia?

Surfing: With 50,000 km of coastline, Australia is home to water sports and surfing is among the popular ones that let you enjoy the waves of the water, along with beautiful views and thrilling experiences.

Scuba Dive in the Great Barrier Reef: You can explore the most beautiful reef colonies in the world’s biggest reef- The Great Barrier Reef. Whether you are a beginner or advanced diver, there are multiple locations where you can enjoy diving in the Great Barrier Reef.

Mountain Biking: Mountain Biking is one of the extreme adventurous things to do in Australia. The vigorous and rapid ascent/descent trails can be explored in Daisy Hill and Derby Hills.
Trek to the Blue Mountains: Reach the top of Blue Mountain by crossing cliffs and rapid ascents. The trek allows you to witness beautiful Jamison Valley, Three Sisters Mountain Range and a sacred Aboriginal site.

Giant Swing: The Giant Jungle Swing at Sky Park by Aj Hackett moves you at the rapid speed of 120 kmph in just 3.5 seconds over the skies of Cairns.

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What are the best beaches for adventure sports in Australia?

Main Beach, Gold Coast: Main Beach is a popular beach on Gold Coast mainly known for Jet Boating Ride. The high-speed spins, twists and turns of the boat make this beach famous among adventurous souls.

Airlie Beach, Whitsunday: You can enjoy a 1.5-hour long guided jet ski tour from Airlie Beach. Lying in the closest vicinity of the Great Barrier Reef, the beach is home to many activities like surfing, cruising, tandem skydiving, etc.

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Is Australia good for adventure?

Yes, Australia is good for adventure as it is a sun-soaked country with forested landscapes, rugged terrain, beaches, and tall mountains. The presence of the Great Barrier Reef popularized most water-based adventurous things to do in Australia like scuba diving, snorkeling, canoeing, river rafting, etc.

Which places are the best for adventure sports in Australia?

There are many places to enjoy adventure activities in Australia like Skypark by Aj Hackett in Cairns. The adventure park features some of the most thrilling activities like bungee jumping, giant swing, walking the plank etc. Another popular sport in Australia is ziplining, which an entire park in Illawarra is dedicated to. Illawarra Flies Zipline Treetop Adventures is an adventure park to feature a 35-meter high zip line that presents you with views of the Pacific Ocean.

What activities is Australia known for?

Australia is known for its activities like skydiving and Tandem Jump. The adventurous activity lets you jump 15,000 ft high from the skies with a professional instructor. There are 60 free falls in the 4-5 minutes skydive, and you can try this at multiple locations in Australia like Cairns, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, etc.

What is the most famous sport in Australia?

There are many adventurous things to do in Australia but the most popular sport is white river rafting. The breathtaking sport takes abrupt twists and turns that can be enjoyed by beginners and athletes alike. The sport is available at multiple rivers like Tully, Franklin, Murray, Baron, etc.

What do you wear for adventure sports?

You must wear knee pads, helmets, harnesses, comfortable clothes and safety equipment depending upon the chosen adventure activities in Australia .

Australia Adventure Reviews

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Garima Shrestha
Reviewed: 19 Nov 2022
5.0/5
everything was just perfect!!!
Garima Shrestha
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Lily A
Reviewed: 01 Nov 2022
5.0/5
The best experience me and my husband had while in Goldcoast. Would definitely try it again 
Lily A
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Achyut Tandon
Reviewed: 16 Feb 2020
5.0/5
The ground staff which helped us throughout this package was super friendly and supportive. We enjoyed thoroughly and had a great overall experience. I personally liked parasailing and will recommend to all the travellers.
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Chakravartee Butt
Reviewed: 16 Feb 2020
5.0/5
We chose jet ski and flyboarding option on this tour and are very happy with the experience. Flying above the waters and in the middle of beautiful views added a cherry to the cake. Thank you thrillophilia for providing Gold Coast water sports combo ticket at cheap prices
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Amodini Embranthiri
Reviewed: 16 Feb 2020
5.0/5
60 metres above the ground gave me chills. The instructor was very good and he gave me all the necessary information. After he helped me wear all the safety gears, I was confident. I am glad I was able to do it and I am glad I choose this.
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Bhagvan Devar
Reviewed: 16 Feb 2020
5.0/5
Adventurous zipline and too above most beautiful views, it was a perfect combination. Going above the greenery at a great speed and winds blowing on my face refreshed me. Gold Coast canyon flyer zipline tour was better than perfect.

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