5 adventures to have in Australia (part 2: TAS, QLD)

1 Explore Wellington Park, TAS

If you’d rather stay within sight of the city skyline, exploring 18,000ha Wellington Park is a must and only 20 minutes’ drive from Hobart. Kunanyi (Mount Wellington) is 1270m above sea level. At the summit, you’ll find lookouts with views over the city, and to the east and west coasts. There are also plenty of walking trails, as well as opportunities to go rock climbing, horse riding and mountain biking. Take your pick.

2 Kayaking cliffs and caves, TAS

 
Victoria’s High Country has a great reputation for forest trails to zip along, and Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is a top location post-winter. Only two hours from Melbourne, mountain biking at the resort is an accessible half-day adventure. There’s a handful of trails around 2km long, as well as the 28km single-track Cascades route to Marysville.

3 Wreck snorkelling, QLD

We’re a nation of ocean lovers with lots of natural and man-made watery attractions worth dipping into. One of the most accessible and impressive is Tangalooma Wrecks, off Moreton Island, about 50km from Brisbane. You don’t need scuba gear – a mask, snorkel and flippers will open up a world of more than 200 species of fish. You can join a guided snorkel tour offered by Tangalooma Island Resort.

4 Bungy jump on a BMX bike, QLD

Those not afflicted by a fear of heights might enjoy jumping head-first off a 50-metre tower, BMX in tow. Your life will be in the hands of AJ Hackett Cairns, the company created by the daredevil of the same name who launched bungy jumping into the world. Now he’s the proud owner of Australia’s only bungy tower and giant Minjin Jungle Swing in the middle of a rainforest.

5 Whitewater rafting on the Tully River, QLD

Wrestle rapids with a whitewater raft down the Tully River, residing in one of the state’s wettest towns. Sitting amidst a World Heritage-listed rainforest, the grade three and four rapids will prove a challenge to navigate no matter your experience, but local experts Raging Thunder Adventures will be on hand, arming you with helmet and life jacket for the journey.