With beautiful beaches, countless tourist attractions, and plenty of activities to occupy your time, a vacation in Australia can never be dull.
However, with so many things to do and limited time, you may be stumped on how to make the most of your time in these beautiful coastal towns. Here are a few ideas for some active and exciting activities to fill the time spent between drinking cocktails on the beach.
Scuba Diving
One of the most fulfilling things you can do on a coastal vacation is to go scuba diving. Abyss Scuba Diving in Sydney is a great place to start whether you’re a complete newbie or an experienced diver who needs some gear or a refresher.
The Great Barrier ReefPort Douglas and the Whitsunday Islands are just a handful of abundant diving hotspots in Aus, each offering unique and breathtaking experiences.
Shipping
More than just diving, Australia also boasts a range of gorgeous sailing hotspots. For those who love the water but don’t necessarily want to be in it, boating is an awesome fun activity.
Enjoy the salty breeze on your skin and a drink in your hand as you set sail to explore new destinations, relax with your loved ones and find views you can’t experience anywhere else.
Shark cage diving
For brave vacationers, Australia is a great place to experience shark cage diving, where you get to be up close and personal with some of the most dangerous marine life.
Of course, you’ll be safe in the confines of a metal cage, but that doesn’t detract from the enormous excitement you’ll get from coming face to face with all those teeth.
Surfing
If you are looking for the most fun workout of your life, taking a lesson or two of surfing is a great way to spend your vacation, and you might just get hooked. It takes some serious skill and you’ll probably fall more than a few times, but that only adds to the fun of the challenge.
Surfing is a great workout for the whole body and there are many beautiful ones places to surfthe Gold Coast that brings surfers from all over the world to get a taste of the waves.
Sandboarding
You may ask what exactly is sandboarding, but it’s pretty self-explanatory. Think snowboarding, but change the setting to a dessert with rippling dunes and running heat instead of the cold of biting snow.
Australia has quite a few sandboarding destinations and the sport is a popular activity among tourists and locals alike. Try your hand at something new and interesting to shake up the stories you can tell your friends about your vacation.
Hot Air Balloon
Finally, if you’re in the mood for a more relaxed (though still thrilling) activity, an early morning hot air balloon ride is a great way to experience some great views of the beautiful country you’re visiting.
Don’t let the height put you off, hot air balloons are completely safe, and a fun yet relaxing experience all in one.