Adventure and sports
From weekend hikes to a jam-packed sporting calendar, adventure and sports play a huge role in the Australian way of life.
Top adventure experiences
Get your adrenaline pumping
Australia is guaranteed to get your heart pumping. Here, can you abseil the world’s highest dam and river raft through ancient rainforest. You can even dive with great white sharks. Tackle one of these adrenaline-pumping experiences, if you dare.
Cruise to incredible destinations
With so much coastline to explore, Australia is the perfect place to embark on a cruise. Choose between epic cruise destinations, and step onto dry land at each port to discover unforgettable on-shore adventures.
Sleep under the stars
Rugged nature, fascinating wildlife and starry skies – camping is always an adventure. Luckily, Australia is full of great spots to pitch a tent and enjoy the great outdoors. Here are some of the country’s top camping spots.
Go fishing
Australia is an angler’s paradise. The fishing experiences here are diverse, from catching a helicopter to remote spots to fly fishing in highland lakes. If you’re ready to toss your line, check out Australia’s best fishing experiences.
Attend a sporting event
Australia is a passionate sporting nation, and the country’s sporting events reflect our love of tennis, cricket, surfing and more. Whether you cheer on a rugby match or even a camel race, you’ll be awed by these sporting events worth travelling for.
Scuba dive the reefs
Australia attracts divers from all over the world. And it’s not just the Great Barrier Reef that deserves recognition. Across Australia lie reefs, jetties and beaches offering everything from coral to fur seals. Check out Australia’s best dive sites.
Take to the outback
Australia's wild and beautiful outback regions promise breathtaking wildlife, rugged landscapes and unmatched adventure. Glide across floodplains, soar over deserts and picnic beneath waterfalls at Australia's best outback stations and safaris.
Swim with incredible marine life
Jumping into the water with Australia’s aquatic animals is always a thrill. From splashing around with seals to swimming with whale sharks, the experience will be unforgettable. Here’s where to swim with Australia’s marine life.
Take an epic road trip
One of the best places to seek out a new adventure? The open road. Australia’s road trips overflow with incredible natural attractions, native wildlife and quirky roadside stops. Find your freedom on one of these epic Aussie road trips.
Hop on a bike
From action-packed mountain biking to lakeside trails, the bike paths in Australia are fit for all cyclists. On two wheels, you can explore some of Australia’s lesser-known places. Here are the best cycling tracks Australia has to offer.
Take a leap
Gain a whole new perspective of Australia as you plummet over brilliant coastlines with Skydive Australia. You'll descend towards iconic spots, from Melbourne's fringing suburbs to the stunning landscape of Byron Bay.