5. Surfing
Australia is known as a surfer’s paradise. The country is home to some of the best surf beaches where first-class waves offer unmatched surfing opportunities and experience. The crashes are created by the Pacific Ocean at the eastern side and the Indian Ocean at the west whereas by the Southern Ocean in the south. To enjoy best surfing experience you must visit the iconic Bells Beach. It is located near Torquay, which is the gateway to the Surf Coast in Victoria on the Great Ocean Road. Superior swell can be enjoyed at hordes of spots in Australia including Byron Bay and Sydney’s South Coast as well as in New South Wales. You may opt to hang out at the exciting Burleigh Heads or choose to relish the longest waves in the whole wide world by visiting the Snapper Rocks located at Gold Coast, Queensland. Endless surfing sites await you in South Australia such as the beaches at Limestone Coast, Fleurieu, Yorke and Eyre peninsulas. How can we overlook the beautiful range of surfing opportunities offered by Western Australia beaches situated at Perth, Esperance and Margaret River or Tasmania’s Southern Ocean, which swells in Bruny Island, Devonport and Hobart? There are so many un-crowded, pristine coastal beaches that you will find it difficult to choose any one to surf.
6. White Water Rafting
It is said that a river trip is amongst the ideal ways to explore the extensive wilderness reaches that otherwise are untouchable via vehicle or foot. Also, people say that if one wants to enjoy the real beauty of Australia then White Water rafting is the perfect activity to indulge in. In this country, you will find countless options for white water rafting, the best one however are Franklin River and Tully River. Here rivers are in abundance and some rivers are so wide and deep that a helicopter ride is required to step into the boat. You may have heard about the famous reefs and shorelines of Australia but the fact is that the country has a lot more to offer its visitors. It boasts of an ancient, World Heritage rainforest, truly unique and spectacular bush land and enchanting volcanic mountain ranges. White river rafting is a very challenging experience and if you aren’t a nature lover, you will definitely develop profound respect for nature after a white water rafting trip in Australia. You may also opt for Picton River, Barron River, Russell River, Murray River and Nymbodia River for white water rafting.
7. Swimming with Dolphins
Swimming with Dolphins should be on your bucket list of must-do things in your lifetime. Visit Australia this year to enjoy the most enthralling and unique experience of swimming alongside dolphins in crystal clear, turquoise waters of amazing Australian beaches. Dolphin Swim Australia is the only facility offering permitted wild dolphin swim. You simply cannot imagine the thrills you will get when you are out there in the open ocean with either the oceanic bottlenose or short-beaked common dolphins. Special tours are offered to tourists by Dolphin Swim Australia. The adventure is operated offshore in the spectacular Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park. This all natural adventure is located only a few miles away from Sydney and becomes all the more thrilling when you get to swim and interact with wild dolphins in their territory. Watch them jump in the ocean and make sonar like noises, this would be one of the most amazing things you can do in Australia.
8. Tiger Moth Adventure Flights
Ever heard of tiger moth flights adventure? Well, that’s the beauty of Australia; the country offers such a vast array of outdoor activities and adventures that one gets overwhelmed as well as surprised. Tiger Moth Flights are basically a unique flight experience where passengers get to fly on the vintage or modern Tiger Moth bi-plane and attain adrenaline rush. The way it spirals down one would feel that it is possible to hop out of the plane mid-air but this would be just an assumption. Climb aboard the Tiger to enjoy an adventurous flight. There are various levels of complexity and thrills that you can choose from to pump up the ride such as you may choose to turn your Tiger upside down or opt between mild, wild and extreme aerobatics while flying. The best package would be to take a scenic flight over the world famous Great Ocean Road all the way to the 12 Apostles.
9. Fraser Island, Queensland
This is the world’s largest sand island and you cannot afford to miss an outdoor trip to this amazing place. It features a 75-mile long beach comprising of over 100 clear, freshwater lakes, Australian wildlife, rainforest and fishing activities. You can enjoy almost all possible farming and riding adventures here. The island is home to around 350+ bird species, flying foxes, wallabies, Australia’s purest dingoes breed and of course, the inevitable kangaroos. You can also spend quality time watching dolphins playing in the ocean or drive along the long stretches of pristine beaches. There is something for everyone over here from kids to adults and adventure lovers to isolation seekers. Don’t forget to visit The Cathedrals’ multi-colored sand cliffs, the Maheno shipwreck, Rainbow Gorge and the Champagne Pools’ bubbling sea water. It is a great site to camp as well but if you decide to stay the night comfortably then the place has wide range of luxury beach resorts. The island is situated off the Hervey Bay coast in Queensland.
10. Canoeing and Kayaking
Australia offers excellent range of tranquil inlets and backwaters towards scenic gorges and rivers that it makes trying some paddling with canoeing and kayaking a must. You may canoe the Blackwood River that passes through the south-west part of Western Australia or enjoy kayaking at the calm waterways of South Australia’s Coorong. St Kilda Beach in Melbourne and Sydney’s Harbor Bridge are perfect for sea kayak. Northern Territory’s Katherine Gorge is perfect for canoe or kayak whereas Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin can be visited for paddling around. You may choose to spend some days at the canoeing safari at one of the national parks in Australia.
11. Theme Parks and other attractions
The country has a fair share of attractions like theme parks, zoos and amusement parks where people of all ages can enjoy not just the little ones. Don’t think that Australian amusement and theme parks are just the regular parks that can be found in almost every country. These are everything but average because every park has a substantial twist and a unique edge over others around the world. Checkout Australian wildlife by buying a ticket to the Sydney Taronga Zoo and Wild Australia Experience or choose to spend the day exploring the theme park at the Gold Coast. It features hordes of categories such as Movie World, Sea World and Wet n Wild. Sea Life Sydney Aquarium should be visited to see the region’s marine life. Moreover, being a huge island, Australia also has unique landscapes and expansive land and water sightseeing opportunities. Such as the UNESCO heritage park that can be visited during Blue Mountains trip.
