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The meaning of an adventure vacation is actually to take part in activities, to participate. This is in contrast to a traditional holiday where you lay back and take it easy. Using your body and mind doing adventure activities gets the blood flowing and the adrenalin rising. It is a thrill to test the body. Know your limits but push them as well. Australia has everything you need to enjoy adventure activities on your vacation.

A great way to experience Australia is a 4WD tour. Safety is an important issue. Today travel involves taking all the safety precautions possible. Most choose to see the country in a group with like minded people all in 4WD vehicles. If you are new to 4WD touring travel with those more experienced. Going in a group involves having a group leader who knows where to go and how to get there. Remember you are all there to have a good time so have fun with fellow travellers. Everything is organized. There is nothing to worry about. Learn as you go, no need to go on a training course. It is not necessary to get permits before you begin. That is all done for you. Take your time. You are on a memorable vacation. http://www.adventure-tours-australia.com/

Take a tour to the Australian outback where the land seems to go on forever. Find unspoilt beaches. Dip your feet in the ocean. Live the Australian way of life. Learn the Aboriginal traditions through art, myth, dance and music. You can travel through coastal regions enjoying what cities have to offer. Go by 4WD, coach or backpack. Organize an individual package. Arrange a private group charter. Either go camping in a tent, caravan, or stay in luxurious accommodation. Match your travel plans to your budget. There are day tours, 2-7 tours, 7+ day tours, 30 day tours, Safaris and ecotours. Manage your tours online choosing the most suitable in quality and luxury so you can have a satisfying memorable experience.

Australian air adventures offer group air safari itineries for young and old who have an active and healthy outlook. Air safaris go to beautiful out of the way places. They are tailored for any time of the year. Either take your Australian adventure trip on a fixed itinery or organize an individual private charter. Group and corporate tours can be arranged. As well as flights it is possible to participate in adventure activities. Skydivng gives one a tremendous rush as you leap from a plane in absolute safety after a short course. Try hot air ballooning to get a thrill. Take a flight in a small plane or helicopter with an experienced pilot: get a great view and feel the adrenalin flow.

Man has interacted with water since the time he/she first walked upright. Whether in the water or on it people have been interested. Being near water is so much fun. It is excellent for keeping fit and makes one feel alive. You can relax on the beach but there are more exciting things to do. Get suited up and go scuba diving. See nature below the waves. Have pleasure on the surface. Spend your day surfing the waves. If its excitement you want there is nothing so exhilarating as riding a fast river in whitewater rafting. Move at a leisurely pace and row gently along in a kayak or canoe. If its action you want, use the breeze to your advantage and go sailing. Travel at a fast pace on a jet boat. Move briskly on a boat or go fishing.

If you like the feel of an engine driving you on at high speed there is plenty of motor vehicle opportunities in Australia. Tap into the speed of a V8 and go for a drive on a race track coached by experienced drivers. Take to the road or go off road in a rally car. Go over the sand dunes in an off road buggy: rev that engine and feel the power as you bounce and "rumble' on the uneven ground. Jump on a trail bike; then travel at speed over the bumps and through the air on a specially made course. Tour the country on a road bike, with a guide, along the highways and byways on a touring safari. Travel at a gentler pace on a motorcycle and sidecar. Go on a sedentary ride and have people admire your bike on a Harley Davidson.

If you like spending time doing outdoor activities such as sport and other adventures then Australia is the place for you. Magnificent landscapes are the backdrop for hiking or as it is locally called "bushwalking" along the coast, in the mountains or in the outback. Riding a horse through woodland or across open land will give great enjoyment. Take a ride on a mountain bike up a hillside on a warm sunny Australian day. Get on the road and backtracks with others seeing the countryside on bicycles. Have an exciting time mountain climbin and abseiling. Try rogaining. Face your fears and go bungy jumping. Take a trip to the blue mountains or the Australian high country and the whole family can go snow skiing, sledding and snowboarding.

4WD TOUR Tour Australia in a 4WD staying in hotels/motels, living in a caravan or camping out. Train to use a 4WD on and off road before you go. Learn how to safely tow a trailer or caravan, and be able to repair your vehicle. Go on a recovery low range bush course. Find out when 4WD groups are leaving on a trip and join them.	ECO-RECREATIONAL TOURS There is accommodation for backpackers all across the country, from the basic to luxurious. If you want to see Australia it is ideal to travel in a group. Ecotours provide an experience at Ayers Rock. Other tours cover the Great Ocean Road Melbourne, the Sydney Opera house and the Swan River Perth.
AIR ADVENTURE Air adventure extends to beautiful far away places in this country. You can visit destinations any time of the year. For young and old there are places to escape to. There are aviation services that will suite you. They will welcome you to their aircraft on journeys that will live in your memory or can be recorded on camera.	WATER SPORTS Australia is the largest island on earth with plenty of access to the sea. Australians invite you to enjoy the water sports that they themselves are involved in: swimming, scuba diving, surfing, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, cruises, jet boats, sailing, kite surfing, fishing, the list goes on.
CARS & MOTORCYCLES Motor sports enthusiasts are invited to Australia. Participate in rally driving, V8 racing, hot laps, fast utes, formula Ford and performance driver training. Go for a ride on a Harley Davidson. Hire an Enduro bike, dual sport, tourer, BMW, or trike. Book a ride on a racetrack rding a Honda CBR600 or Suzuki GSXR 600.	OTHER ACTIVITIES There are many adventure activities to do in Australia. Experience something completely different. Do things that are unusual, exciting, challenging and adventurous, such as bushwalking & hiking, mountain biking, rogaining, canyoning & caving, horse riding, abseiling & climbing and horse riding.

4WD SAND DRIVING COURSE Travellers who go on a 4WD Tour Whether beach or inland sand dunes should take a sand driving course. Correct tyre pressures need to be maintained at all times. First the course makes you proficient at coping with small dunes. Then you are taken on to master taller dunes.	4WD TRAINING COURSE This course trains you in the basic skills of off road adventure safety. You will gain experience in driving your vehicle over water crossings and varied terrains. It is important to know how to master wheel changing and snatch strap recovery. Respect for the environment is a priority.
TRAILER TOWING WITH A 4WD Going off road with a 4WD and trailer can be a frightening endeavor. It is a must to gain confidence in managing a trailer. Though trailers are usually small it takes practise to reverse in areas where the bitumen ends. This course shows you how to drive efficiently.	TOWING A CARAVAN You may want to stay on sealed roads and tow a caravan on your vacation. Being overtaken by large trucks and getting strong cross winds are things the avid tourer must learn to cope with. Partake in a course that will show you how to manage a car and caravan as a unit.
WEEKEND 4WD COURSE After learning the basic skills of mastering a 4WD you will find it fulfilling to gain experience on a weekend course. Book in for instruction at a rural property near a major city. This way you will see the beautiful Australian countryside as you ready yourself to go on tour.	4WD TOURING The first problem in taking a 4WD tour is whether to own a vehicle or hire it. After this it is finding suitable travelling companions and deciding where to go. Above all you need to know about travel destinations. You can ask a local, but it is better to seek information from a tour operator.

1 DAY TOURS One day tours are for the young and old. You don't need a week to explore Australia. Discover the country on day tours. It will be an interesting adventure that will not break the budget. From Kakadu to the Blue Mountains, or Magnetic island it is easy to book online.	2-7 DAY TOURS Journey to Wombeyah and Jenolan Caves. See the old mining town of Yerranderie. Travel through Heritage listed wilderness. Go to the high country. Enjoy a meal by a log fire under the forest trees. Visit secret caves and gorges. Meander along rivers with cascading waterfalls.
7+ DAY TOURS Experience broad lakes, sandy cliffs, dark waterways, high forested dunes, long sandy beaches and rocky headlands. Sail across Hervey Bay to see basking whales and dolphins. Enjoy a walk over 21 acres of tropical gardens. Then return to your private cabin with ensuite.	30 DAY TOUR This is a vacation giving memories that will last a lifetime. Go from Darwin in the north, down to Melbourne in the south, then back north again to Cairns. See Kakdu, Katherine, crocodiles, thermal springs, Ayers Rock and Alice Springs. Visit Adelaide, the Barossa Valley, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane then finally Cairns.
ECO TOURS Trek across the eco-environment. If you are curious and like to really live then adventure travel is for you. Connect with local culture and nature as you join a small group in exploring the environment. This is for individuals and families. Be inspired and excited by experiencing new things.	SAFARIS Go on a safari to the outback in converted off road vehicles and coaches with air conditioning. If you are reasonably fit it is okay for you to travel and see this vast continent. Build new friendships with other visitors as you become part of a team. Accommodation and meals are in the price.

FLYING LESSONS Learn to fly a plane with a team of dedicated instructors, who have worked for airlines, charter and the air force. Fly for pleasure or for a future in aviation. You can train to have fun on a vacation or to gain a commercial pilot's licence. You are trained in theory and practice.	GLIDING Gliding is an exciting flying experience. You are an individual but you can be trained in a small group. Soar through the sky using the same air currents that birds use. Get magnificent vews of the countryside as you glide. Aerodynamic efficiency enables flight reaching 160 kilometers an hour.
CLASSIC PLANE Get the blood flowing with a flight in a Tiger Moth. Feel the wind rushing past you as a competent pilots takes you up to loop the loop, fly upside down, stall, spin, dive, climb or do a barrel roll. Fly as hard as you like. Tell the pilot. Every flight is safe.	SEAPLANE Take off from Rose Bay airport. See Sydney harbour in a restored seaplane. Feel the nastalgia of flying in a craft of days gone by. Cruise above the bay and sandstone cliffs. Fly low above holiday makers on Bondi Beach. Then climb up to a thousand feet high in the clouds.
HELICOPTER Whether you like adventurous experiences or enjoy lying around on the lounge you will flip for a flight in a helicopter. Fly high and fly low taking in the sights, sounds and scenes. A chopper will land so you can partake in a picnic. Then return to base after swooping low along the coast.	JET FLIGHT So you want to be a jet pilot? Be a top gun and fly alongside the best fighter pilots in the country. They have flown FA/18 Hornets and the Hawk. We have jet fighter aircraft used by the Australian Airforce. This is an experience of a lifetime whether you are 14 or 84 years of age.
SKYDIVING Go skydiving. Your first jump can be in tandem with a person who has jumped many times. Come along whether you are on your own or in a group. Family members can watch as the more adventurous make their first memorable leap.	HOT AIR BALLOONING Do something really different. Take a flight in a hot air balloon. Float above the clouds in a basket slung below a balloon in perfect safety. Rides are best done at dawn when things are quiet and you can hear the sounds of early morning birds. After an exhilarating ride relax with a champagne breakfast.
HANG GLIDING Hang gliding has advanced a lot over recent years. It is now very safe. Hang gliders are well designed and pilots know their equipment and how to effectively fly. Enjoy the quietude of floating in the sky. You can choose to fly a Flex wing, Rigid wing or an ultralight. You run and glide off an incline.	PARAGLIDING Paragliding is much like jumping with a parachute. It is also similar to hang gliding. You can travel a long way by soaring through the sky. It is done usually where there are mountains so you can use the thermals to gain height, though you can take off just about anywhere. You learn by flying in tandem.

BOATING There is nothing like taking a charter boat, exploring new regions and seeing the sites. Experience unique flora and fauna along Australia's coastline. A boat is an ideal launch pad to do many interesting things. Live on the waterways in a houseboat. View undersea life through a glass-bottomed boat. Try new things. Watch or take part in boat racing.	SAILING Sailing is a popular pastime in Australia. Go sailing for the day or cruise the coast and take in the clear blue water and pristine beaches. Arrange your accommodation and sailing adventure to see islands off the Australian coast, or travel in a deluxe sailing vessel where you have your own private cabin, perfect for a holiday getaway or honeymoon.
JET BOAT Be thrilled by taking a jet boat ride. View buildings and activities from the ocean side. Roar along the river at high speed, 80 km/h in some cases. Hold on as the boat twists, fish tails, beach blasts, wave surfs, slides, turns and spins 360-degrees. A Jet boat ride is for you, your family and friends. It is the fastest way to discover a resort.	KAYAK/CANOE People have been rowing small kayaks/canoes for 8,000 years. Tradionally, they have been made from hollowed trees, whales bones and animal skins sealed with fats. In the 19th century societies began using these small boats for leisure. At first they were made as a complete unit. Today kayaks fold up for easy transportation.
WHITEWATER RAFTING Whitewater rafting involves using a raft to navigate a fast flowing river through rapids and whitewater. Sites where this activity is carried out are rated according to difficulty. It is said that this sport is the most exciting of all. You will find out if this true by jumping in a boat and going for a raging ride. Experience an adrenalin surge on you adventure vacation.	SCUBA You would think that an Australia vacation is about travelling on long journey and driving a long way, but you can have a "hands on" experience suiting yourself up in scuba gear then swimming among sea animals and plant life on the coast. There is a great change in sea flora and fauna at different places. Scuba dive the Barrier Reef, the most unique environment on earth.
SURF Surfing in Australia is not just a favourite sport or pastime: it is a local obsession and way of life. You can join this laid-back community of artists, writers and filmmakers for a while on your vacation. Start on the smaller swells as you learn how to ride the big ones. Soon you will be out there riding the tall waves to shore.	FISHING There are four main kinds of fishing in Australia. You can hunt game fish such as marlin. tuna or sword fish. Fight game fish or compete with others who have a passion for this sport. Cast from shore for tailor, whiting and bream. Fish from a boat for salmon, mulloway or tropical species. Go trout fishing in specially stocked rivers and streams.

MOTOR CAR RACING Get the feel of the racetrack as a trained motor racer drives you round a track as a passenger. Select a V8 Holden Commodore or Ford Monaro. There is a safety briefing before you go and safety gear is provided. You want more? How about actually driving a racer? You Can! Drive a specially prepared V8 VX Commodore, under instruction, for 6 laps around a real racing circuit.	MOTORCYCLE RACING Ride a 2009 Honda CBR600RR racebike on a premier motorcycle race track. Be a MOTOGP rider for a day. Your bike is ready to go, tuned with new tyres, tyre warmers, fuel and stands. Be treated like a real professional as you are given training in how to handle the powerful race machine. You ride with those who have the same experience, so it is a fun ride and you actually race.
RALLY You have a selection of V8 rally cars to choose from: a Subaru WRX STi, Commodore SS V8 Ute, Falcon XR8 V8 Ute and a Mitsubishi Evo 8. Drive any two of these cars on the day. After you have learned how to go at pace a rally driver jumps in the car with you and you take the car on a HOT LAP. The memory will stay with for the rest of your life.	MOTORCROSS/DIRT BIKE Hire a dirt track bike and have a great time racing. You get a Suzuki DRZ 400 motorcycle with full iding outfit including: Jersey, pants, gloves, helmet, boots and goggles. Go for a day out and ride around a 3.5 hour forest track. Choose the course that suites your riding capabilities. Try a morning ride or a two day tour through off road tracks.
OFF ROAD BUGGY Whitewater rafting involves using a raft to navigate a fast flowing river through rapids and whitewater. Sites where this activity is carried out are rated according to difficulty. It is said that this sport is the most exciting of all. You will find out if this true by jumping in a boat and going for a raging ride. Experience an adrenalin surge on you adventure vacation.	MOTORCYCLE TOURING/SAFARI You would think that an Australia vacation is about travelling on long journey and driving a long way, but you can have a "hands on" experience suiting yourself up in scuba gear then swimming among sea animals and plant life on the coast. There is a great change in sea flora and fauna at different places. Scuba dive the Barrier Reef, the most unique environment on earth.
MOTORCYCLE & SIDECAR Surfing in Australia is not just a favourite sport or pastime: it is a local obsession and way of life. You can join this laid-back community of artists, writers and filmmakers for a while on your vacation. Start on the smaller swells as you learn how to ride the big ones. Soon you will be out there riding the tall waves to shore.	HARLEY DAVIDSON Get some grunt and hire a Harley Davidson. Treat yourself to something special. You don't need a licence. Experiended riders will take you on a tour along the state highway. Jacket and helmet is provided. This is ideal for old or young. Book a ride and a motorcycle rider will pick you up. If you want to do something really different go for a ride on a Harley Davidson trike.

BUSHWALKING While walking in the Blue Mountains you are only ninety minutes drive from the largest city in Austalia. Tasmania the coolest state has some of the best hiking tracks in the world. Hamilton Island is not very hilly and has seven graded bushwalking trails. Australian National Parks preserve the country's heritage and have well-marked trails for bushwalkers.	CLIMBING/ABSEILING Indoor climbing involves the body and mind. It takes will power to reach the top. With rock climbing it is not necessary to go the very peak of a rock formation. Climbing to a desgnated endpoint is sufficient. Mountain climbing involves fitness, commitment and strength in your arms and legs. Upon reaching the summit you a sense of achievement and satisfaction.
CYCLING Before cycling get kitted out correctly by trying on the outfit and shoes. Get shoes for the type of cycling you will do. Choose the bike that fits you and check the bike yourself before setting off. Wear a helmet. Road bikes are light with thin wheels for regular terrain. Road cycling gives a sensation fo freedom and speed. It is exhilarating to see the countryside fly past.	MOUNTAIN BIKE Biking in the countryside or forest is exhilarating. Mountain bikes are sturdy and have shock absorbers designed for tough terrain. Many types of mountain bike are produced. Giant mountain bikes are used in Australia. The broad wheels make for easier hill climbing, steadier descent and give quite a smooth ride even on rough terrain. You can ride with confidence and ease.
CAVING If you want a unique vacation explore a cave. Jenolan caves are a must see for adventure tourists. There are more than 300 caves all interconnected and composed of wonderful, well lit, rock formations. Aboriginal painting can be seen in caves at Ayers Rock. Naracoorte Caves in South Australia have extinct marsupial lions, giant wombats and prehistoric kangaroos.	HORSE RIDING Enjoy horse riding along the beach in Australia between Warrambool and Port Fairy. Victoria is a popular destination for horse riding. It is a beautiful part of Australia. Terrain varies from alpine mountains and arid plains to temperate areas, all suitable for a relaxing ride on horseback. Centers cater for beginners and the more experienced who can go cross country.
ORIENTEERING & ROGAINING Orienteering involves racing across unfamiliar challenging countryside navigating with a specially prepared map and compass, from point to point in sequence without missing any, over a few hours. Rogaining is more like a game of harduous outdoor chess to reach points having higher and lower point scores according to difficulty and energy expended over a 24 hour period.	SNOW SPORT Nestling in the hub of a snowy mountain in Australia could be the getaway for you. Experiencing snow on mountain slopes is one of the most popular activities in Australia during winter. Snow sports can be enjoyed in mountainous regions of New South Wales and Victoria. Choose your sport: downhill skiing, cross country, snow boarding, snow tubing or tobogganing.

Come along to the track and sign in to Willow Bank Motorcycle Hire while you have coffee and tea. A short briefing is in order before you get the gear on for a ride around the track on a Suzuki GSXR 600. Ride for 20 minutes with a break each hour.

This company offers Award winning group Ecotours in the Northern Territory. Groups are taken away from crowds so they can experienced Australia's cultural and natural heritage. Plces covered include: Katherine Range, Kngs Canyon, Ayers Rock (Uluru) and Kakadu.

Rod Dyer's Air Adventure Australia provides planned flights to Australian's hard to reach places all year round. Air Safaris have operated since 1977 travelling to all parts of Australia. Destinations are Cape York, Lord Howe Island, Tasmania, Flinder Range and Cradle Mountain.

For a premium gliding experience fly Australian Explorer. Soar over Cambden Valley, Lake Burragorang, the Blue MMountains and Sydney city itself. Training is provided - it will not take long. Then you are flying by the side of a fully qualified pilot. OUr planes are self-launching. No towing is involved.

The Sydney W.S.C is a member of the Australian Waterski & Waterboard Federation (AWWF). This club which is located in the heart of Australia's largest city specializes in three water events. Pro and disabled competitors take part in events. There are state divisions and a national leagues. It a community of enthusiastic competitors.

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Wilderness 4WD Adventures have been operating since 1990 offering small group tours to outback Australia. Tours are aimed at young, fit, adventurous people interested in being outdoors. Swimming in bush waterholes and canoing are features of a journey with us, together with an appreciation of wildlife. Tours are available to Kakadu Naional Park, Katherine Gorge, Litchfield National Park and the Kimberley Ranges.

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Once you could just get in a car and travel off road through the outback. This was taking a big risk. Security is a problem today and there are places where you cannot go. Travelling in a group with experienced tour operators is the best way to go. You can be confident with Tag Along Tours.

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Eco-Recreational Tours

A Blue Mountain eco adventure is the only way to go. An experienced guide will take you from a Sydney hotel in a small group to a World Heritage Region. You will join other travellers at Featherdale Wildlife Park, then have breakfast among native Australian animals. After exploring flora in the Blue Mountains you lunch at a historic hotel. Continuing to Scenic World, the incline railway and 3 Sisters, there is wine tasting before completing the day.

Trek by camel through the outback. Get there by Murray River raft, motor vessel, helicopter, aircraft or 4WD. Your host Rex Ellis shows the way.

Travel in comfort on an airconditioned coach enjoying an Overland Safari. Journey for up to 30 days in budget cabin or tent accommodation. Meals prepared on tour by a safari catering manager. Staff can speak German, French and English.

Take a 7 day tour of Tasmania. When you arrive you will be greeted by the Pure Tasmania guide. Tasmania is renown for its good food and wine. Launceston, which has a strong architectural and culural heritage, is on the trip. It has magnificent gardens and a chairlift that gives extraordinary views of the city. The tour continues for the week and ends at Cradle Mountain.

This day tour features a scenic drive to Cory's range, Carisbrook, Queensland, followed by an exploration of Lark Quarry which has over 2,000 dinosaur footprints. Tea is made on the "billy" over an open fire. Tourists fossick for opals and examine Aboriginal art sites. There is a visit to a sheep and cattle station. As the sun goes down wildlife can be appreciated and food is provided.

Air Adventures

Be top gun for a day as you fly a mission in a jet fighter L39 Albatross. Fasten your belt as you travel at high speed feeling the G-force on your body. Spin, dive and fall in the aircraft as the jet manoeuvres in the sky.

No need to live a dull life. Get a move on and take a paragliding course at High Adventure. We have the best premises, being chosen twice for the National Instructors Conference. Take off on cleared sloping paddocks. Fly over coastal headland and sandy beaches.

Enjoy the adventure of a hot air balloon flight. Soar over the skies of Brisbane. Experience the exhilarating views over Brisbane and Ipswich. Float smoothly over the beautiful countryside of South East Queensland. Take in the magnificent expanse of land and sea to the horizon. Share this wondeful experience with others.

See the skyline of Melbourne, Australia's leading city, in a seaplane. Cast your eyes over the vista of Port Phillip Bay. Sit back and relax in comfort as you are flown to see the sites. Be excited by taking off from water. Your heart rate will rise as you land at Williamstown, Hobson's Bay. Book a Charter Services in coastal Victoria.

Have the pleasure of soaring like an eagle. Visit the Southern Cross Gliding Club and take a flight in a glider. Learn in a two seater aircraft with our experienced instructors. Your glider is towed 100 metres into the air by a Pawnee tug aircraft. A short time into the flight the instructor will ask you to take the controls.

Water Sports

Go fishing off the Noosa coast. The fishing "Classic has just been held there. More than 700 cintestants took part. At the weigh-in 200 fish were offered up. There were crowds of spectators. Cameras were at the ready to capture the winning catches. It was "green event" in that all fish were released.

Western Australia has 12,000 kilomters of coastline. This is perfect for finding "that" surfing spot. Try beach breaks, points and reefs. It's all yours to test. In the city there is Trigg which has shifting sand banks over rocky ledges; then Cotteloe with its artifical reef; or surf Margaret River for powerful waves.

Get the adrenalin pumping when you participate in the thrill and excitement of a jet boat ride. This is the newest adventure ride on the Gold Coast. Experience the beautiful views, good weather and friendly people of Australia's glitter strip. This is an adventure ride of a lifetime as you blast across the water at 80 km per hour.

Dive Australia is the scuba centre for diving on the Coral Sea. We operate from Airlie Beach to the Whitsunday Islands and the Barrier Reef. Diving courses are offered to those who want to learn. A 6 day dive is the best diving adventure cruise in the world.

Manly kayaks takes you over beautiful location in Sydney Harbour. This sport is perfect for team building, fitness, relaxation and even romance. It is one of the country's fastest growing sports. Enjoy a day on the water in a friendly environment.

Car & Motorcycle

Drive a V8 VX Holden Commodore around Adelaide's famous Mallala Motorsport Park. This is a highly tuned vehicle. Get training from drivers who have driven V8s for many years. You will dress in the full racing outfit. Train then drive for 6 laps at speed around the track. You will be given a photo to remember the day.

Experience the rush of driving a rally modified Subaru Impreza WRX. Drive on an off-road gravelled driving circuit. Slide around corners. Squeeze through the chicane. Hold on tight and drive to the limit. Your are instructed in how to handle an all-wheel drive car. Find out who is the driver of the day by racing the clock.

Eastern Creek International Kart Raceway is a great venue to hire and drive a gokart. We are only 40 minutes from Sydney. This is Australia's premier karting facility. It has many track configurations which allows running of hire and competitive racing at the same time.

If you have no experience and want to ride a machine, hire a quad bike from Perth Quad Bikes. It is a thrill and easy to learn. The best thing is the machines are stable, so it is unlikely you will fall off or roll over. There are tow types of bike: one with gears and an automatic. Riding an automatic you just increase the throttle and away to go.

Hire a Suzuki DRZ 400 and go a trail bike ride with Trailworks at Watagans National Parak. Tours of 1-2-3 and 4 days operate during the year. Whether you are a learner or have years of riding behind you, our course will excite you. The course is a 60 kilometer loop.

Get an adrenalin rush from by going into a mysterious cave. Capricorn Caves offers an adventure of a lifetime with caving to suit everyone. Explore "Rebirth", "Entrapment" or try "Commando crawl". Walk over limestone Karst, surface ridges or get through tight squeezes. No previous training or experience is required.

Other Activities

Thredbo offers everything that you need to participate in winter snow sport: a skiing program for 3 to 6 years olds; snow boarding and skiing for children under 14 years; freeriding for teenagers 15 to 18 years; race training camp; and childcare up to 6 years old. Emergency treatment is on hand. Equipment can be rented.

Bungee jumping began in Australia when A J Hackett built a tower in Cairns. Sixteen different styles of jumping can be done from the tower, from swan dives to even riding a BMX bike from the roof.

Enjoy a vacation with Mountain Bike Tours based in NSW and Qld. Have fun in an atmosphere of good health, nature, sustainability and adventure. Go just about anywhere on a bike: wilderness camping or beach holiday. Experience nature in the great outdoors.

Glenworth Valley horse riding center has 200 horses. There is a horse for you. Supervisors give Individual instruction

Bushwalk through Yanchep National Park, Western Australia. This is a marvellous way to see spectacular scenery. Maps are available to guide you. Some trails are only 500 meters long while others take three and a half days to complete.