Australia is a big country, and it packs big adventure. From tropical rainforests to massive coral reefs, whitewater rivers, majestic mountains and the rugged outback, Australia offers some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world, providing adventurists with some of the best adrenaline-rushing experiences. Check out Australia’s top thrill-seeking tours.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns

While Cairns ranks as one of Australia’s top places for adventure opportunities, experiencing the nearby Great Barrier Reef soars at the top of the list. The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef, and thrill-seekers can explore it by scuba diving, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat cruises and helicopter rides. Other adrenaline activities available in Cairns include whitewater rafting on the Tully River, hang-gliding over the Coral Sea, quad biking in Kuranda and bungy jumping in the tropical jungle.

Encounter Great White Sharks in Port Lincoln

Thrill-seekers will find no better adrenaline rush than coming face to face with a great white shark. A boat ride from Port Lincoln in South Australia will bring guests to the crystal clear waters of the Neptune Islands. Once bait is tossed out into the waters, watch the sharks come swarming around the boat. Adventurists can then opt to go down into the water in a cage to view the monster sharks nose to nose. This shark tour also presents an excellent opportunity for photographers.

Aerobatic Flights and Shipwrecks in Adelaide

Also located in South Australia, Adelaide offers a number of blood-pumping activities. One of the most popular adventures is kayaking through the lush mangrove trees of Garden Island to explore the many shipwrecks in the area. Another experience not to be missed in Adelaide is an aerobatic flight. Fly up in a biplane and feel the extreme exhilaration as it twists and turns, flops upside down and swoops in varying daredevil manoeuvres. Adventurists can also opt for a hot air balloon ride over the stunning Barossa Valley or enjoy rock climbing and abseiling in the hills of the Morialta National Park.

Skydiving and More in Melbourne

If adventurists can only travel to one place in Australia for adrenaline-rushing activities, Melbourne would be the the best spot with its wide range of choices. What could be more thrilling than skydiving? Board a plane and fly over Bells Beach to a jump height before dropping out into a 200 kph freefall before the parachute is deployed. Other exciting experiences here include amazing helicopter rides over the city of Melbourne, powerful jet boat rides at St. Kilda, extreme off-road four-wheeling and car-racing in the likes of a Ferrari or a Lamborghini.

Cave-Exploring and Abseiling in Tasmania

Tasmania offers some of the best cave-exploring adventures in Australia. Here, adventurists can choose between hundreds of developed or wild, unexplored caves. Be captivated by Australia’s largest collection of glow-worms at the Marakoppa Cave, or check out the country’s largest developed cave at Hastings Cave. Another adrenaline-rushing favourite in Tasmania is abseiling off the Gordon Dam. Thrill-seekers can choose to jump at different height levels with the most extreme being the top of the dam at 140 meters.
 
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