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Written by Rajoo on May 20, 2020 Share on

15 Best Adventure Sports In Australia: Unleash Your Inner Adventurer

Australia is just a paradise for adventure seekers; it is a delight for adventure questers, giving an amazing adventure opportunity to the adventure enthusiasts. Indulge in some of the most daring adventure sports in Australia. Experience some of the most exciting Australia trip packages during your next trip.

Top 15 Adventure Sports In Australia

Here are the 15 best adventure activities in Australia for some thrilling experiences on your Australia adventure packages :

1. White Water Rafting

 White Water Rafting
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One of the most thrilling adventure sports in Australia is white water rafting. This sport is open to everyone. All you need to do is tuck into the protection gears of breathtaking rapids. Not only will you be challenged by the amazing rivers, but your day will also be filled with excitement, Adrenalin, fun and laughter. Safety is taken very seriously, world-class white-water rafting on the Mitta Gorge, Lower Mitta River and Upper Murray River. White water rafting is a dose of added adrenaline, one of the more flexible adventures on which one can embark.

Popular Places For White Water Rafting: Franklin River (Tasmania), Murray River (NSW), Barron River(Cairns).
Average Price: Starting From INR 8,000

Also Read: Know The Top Things To Do In Australia Before You Pack Your Bags

2. Shark Diving

Dive into the azure waters amidst huge, and ferocious sharks. Swimming amongst these white sharks is a once in a lifetime experience witnessing the extensive underwater life, Include this sport in your Australian holiday for a stimulating experience.

Popular Places For Shark Diving: Manly Sea Life Sanctuary, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium and Underwater World Sea Life Aquarium.
Average Price: Starting From INR 8,000

3. Bungee Jumping

Do away with your phobia from heights by indulging in bungee jumping, Brace yourselves for an arousing jump and enjoy a free fall from an elevated platform from an enormous height.

Popular Places For Bungee Jumping: Brisbane, Cairns, and Gold Coast are a few places where you can experience this adventurous sport
Average Price: Starting From INR 9,000

4. Hang Gliding

Ever dreamt of flying freely like a bird? Hang gliding is surely like to give you that experience, one of those popular adventure sports in Australia on your Australia honeymoon package. Cherish a bird’s eye view of the scenic landscapes as you take this activity.

Popular Places For Bungee Jumping: Sydney and Queensland
Average Price: Starting From INR 7,000

5. Adventure Caving

It is a unique adventure sport in Australia that allows you to explore the underground. Consume the vibes of haunting caves as you walk the narrow paths with just a torch in your hand.

Popular Places For Adventure Caving: Jenolan Caves, Carey’s Cave and Capricorn Caves.
Average Price: Starting From INR 5,000

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6. Blue Mountains Trekking

Blue mountain is one of the best locations. Embark on an adventurous trek witnessing picturesque landscapes, steep cliffs, and enthralling waterfalls of this World Heritage Site. Spend time in nature’s cradle to amplify your soul. There are so many amazing bushwalking tracks to explore throughout the Blue Mountains region, challenging and engaging enough that it takes you out of your comfort zone. All of the routes have magnificent views and other marvellous vantage points along the way.

Popular Attractions Of Blue Mountain: Three Sisters, Katoomba Scenic World, Blue Mountains National Park
Average Price: Starting From INR 6,000

7. Cliff Camping

The experience of cliff camping will send chills down your spine. It is one of the most daring adventure sports in Australia, an overnight stay in a portaledge with the world under your feet, and admiring the majestic sunrise. 

Popular Places For Cliff Camping: Mt Buffalo and Red Cliff
Average Price: Starting From INR 29,000

Also Read: Why visiting Sunshine Coast is the best choice over the Gold Coast

8. Skydiving

Sky Diving at Byron Bay, Australia
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One of the most popular thrilling sports in Sydney is skydiving. Skydiving is one of the mainstream sports in Australia. So, brace yourself and buckle up to dive straight onto the land from the sky. 

Popular Places For Skydiving: Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland and Gold Coast
Average Price: Starting From INR 12,000

9. Canoeing

If you want to have a thrilling experience, Canoeing is one of the best things to do while in Australia. The Blue mountain range in Australia offers a memorable canoeing experience. The place is a world heritage site. 

Popular Places For Canoeing: Wollemi Wilderness Area, Ningaloo sea reef

10. Zorbing

If you are not so much into adventure sports but still want to try some thrilling experience, then try zorbing while in Australia. Simply get into a giant ball of hamster and roll down. It might look easy but it is not, there are several places in Australia that offer this activity.

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11. Scuba Diving

scuba dive at Manta Ray Bay Reef on the Great Barrier Reef
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Australia is home to a number of exciting sports and one of such exciting and thrilling activities is scuba diving. It is home to colorful reefs and gorgeous waters, offering several spots to dive. 

Popular Places For Scuba Diving: Great barrier reef, Ningaloo reef
Average Price: Starting from INR 8000

12. Jet Boating

Australia is no less when it comes to offering adventure sports that can make your heart skip a beat, Jet boating is one of those activities giving the most rejuvenating experience. Sydney is one of the best places in Australia to indulge in jet boating.

Popular Places: Sydney harbor

13.Climbing And Abseiling

Australia is a wonderland for climbers, with rugged cliffs and majestic mountains. Indulge in climbing and abseiling adventure tours in Australia. The activity is completely safe as availability of instructors and necessary equipment is immense.

Popular Places For Rock Climbing: Mt Arapiles and Glass House mountains

14. Kite Surfing

Kitesurfing Rye Australia
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Australia is a paradise for kitesurfers. Experience the coastline studded with numerous sandy beaches and the thrill of surfing, paragliding and windsurfing in one single sport of kitesurfing. and enjoy an ultimate affair with water.

Popular Places For Kite surfing: Surfers Paradise, Byron Bay, Margaret River and Phillip Island
Average Price: Starting From INR 16,000

Also Read: The Best Time to Visit Australia

15. Mountain Biking

If you are interested in mountain biking, Australia won’t disappoint you. It is home to several adventure enthusiasts. One of the extreme adrenaline sports in Australia.

Popular Places For Mountain Biking: Derby, Daisy hill
Average Price: Starting from INR 8000

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FAQs on Best Adventure Sports in Australia

Which are must-try popular adventure sports in Australia?

A: On your trip to Australia, make sure to partake in sports like surfing, scuba diving, skydiving, rock climbing, white-water rafting and more.

Is it safe to partake in adventure sports in Australia?

A: Indeed, Australia follows a strict safety regulation for every adventure sports. All the operators are mostly certified and guides at each stages are available.

Which are the best places in Australia for surfing?

A: There are plenty of places in Australia include Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast, Bells Beach in Victoria, Margaret River in Western Australia, and Byron Bay in New South Wales.

Where can I go for Skydiving in Australia?

A: You can visit Byron Bay, Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays, Mission Beach, and the Yarra Valley in Australia.

Where should I visit for scuba diving in Australia?

A: You can visit The Great Barrier Reef, Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia and the Coral Sea for scuba diving.

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