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Diving - Australia is surrounded by many reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef on the northeast side, the largest coral reef in the world which stretches on for roughly 2,600 kilometres, and the Ningaloo Reef on the western side. These two reefs provide food and sanctuary for many colorful and interesting fishes, including whale sharks, doplhins and manta rays, and also create magnificent underwater spectacles which are certainly worth a diving expedition.

Kayaking and Canoeing - If you’d rather stay on top of the water’s surface, that’s fine, too, since there are many kayaks and canoes you can hire during your adventure holidays in Australia. You can go to the Bellinger river, for example, and book one of the many canoe trips there, which are available even at night under the light of the full moon. You can also go sea kayaking around Tasmania, one of the most picturesque islands of Australia.

Hiking - After exploring the waters, you can enjoy your adventure on land and one of the most popular land activities you can try is hiking, locally termed as bushwalking. The lush Blue Mountains in the southeast and the Kakadu National Park in the north are great places to go hiking because of their panoramic views, which you can also enjoy atop the saddle of a horse or a mountain bike.

Skiing - Even in winter, the adventure doesn’t end. For some, it becomes even better because the mountain slopes are coated with lots of snow, making them perfect for skiing. Victoria and Tasmania are especially known for their excellent ski resorts. In fact, Tasmania enjoys one of the greatest snowfalls, since it is the southernmost island of Australia and the last stop before Antarctica. Aside from skiing, Tasmania also offers a winter wonderland suitable for snowboarding and dog sledding.

Rock climbing and abseiling - If you want something even more exciting, you can try rock climbing as one of the activities for your adventure holidays in Australia. There are many cliffs and rock formations you can climb in Australia, especially in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, which vary in rock type, height and level of difficulty. Ice climbing is possible, too. On the way down, you can go abseiling or rappelling.

Bungee jumping - Bungee jumping is not for the faint of heart, but it can definitely be a memorable experience. Choose from many different bungee jumping establishments, along with various tourist packages. Most offer body harnesses for the utmost safety while some offer leg harnesses for genuine thrill-seekers. Aside from the adrenaline rush, you’re sure to enjoy the views, as well - if you keep your eyes open, that is.

Skydiving - As for air activities, there are also plenty to choose from, such as hang gliding, paragliding and hot air ballooning, although the most popular is skydiving where you can plunge down from up to a height of 10,000 feet. Indeed, with all the fun activities you can choose from, whether on land, water or air, you’re sure to enjoy every minute of your adventure holidays in Australia.

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