Outdoor Activities in Australia

Zoom down the sand dunes of Kangaroo Island with this thrilling 2-hour sandboard rental. Suitable for all levels, you'll learn the basics of sandboarding, then head out independently to the dunes of Little Sahara in Vivonne Bay to put it into practice. With dunes reaching heights of 230-feet (70 meters), there's plenty of chance for adventure junkies to get an adrenaline fix, while the gentle slopes are ideal for beginners to hone their skills. 

Swap sandy beaches for snowy mountains on this full-day tour to the Lake Mountain Alpine Resort from Melbourne. Enjoy around three hours to play amid the snowfields, visit the magnificent Steavenson Falls or make the most of the snow with a 90-minute ski lesson or a ride on the snow tube and toboggan runs (extra costs apply). Along the way, pass through the idyllic Yarra Valley and stop to sample regional specialties at the Gateway Estate in Coldstream and the Yarra Valley Chocolatier and Ice Creamery.

Explore Sydney's Hidden Treasures on the Manly to Palm Beach Day Tour small group (max 8 persons) day tour. Your ECOTREASURES local expert guide will showcase Sydney Northern Beaches coastline in a 6 hour soft adventure eco tour. Experience Sydney's coastal culture as you discover each coastal suburb village and beautiful beaches sheltered between breath taking sandstone cliffs and headlands. Listen to stories from your guide and learn about the local environment in a very comfortable and intimate small group setting.  You will also enjoy a beach side picnic, morning tea, and lunch while watching the waves lap on the shoreline.

Go deep into the pristine Tasmanian forest, and experience a remote wilderness of waterfalls, glacial lakes, rainforest and wildlife on this day trip from Launceston to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Inside the World Heritage"“listed park, take walks through the forest and admire views of the craggy peak of Cradle Mountain towering above Dove Lake. You'll also stop by attractions like the Ashgrove Cheese Farm for a taste of regional culinary delights.

Explore Byron Bay by land and by sea on this action-packed full-day tour. Start your adventure hiking through the UNESCO-listed Nightcap National Park, exploring the lush rainforest trails and cooling off with a swim by the Minyon Falls. After tucking into a BBQ lunch by the waterside, return to Byron Bay for a kayaking tour along the coast. Paddle your way around the bay; spot dolphins, sea turtles and humpback whales (depending on the season); and enjoy free time for swimming and snorkeling.

Enjoy a close encounter with Australia's native animals at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the Gold Coast. Your ticket includes admission to the park plus daily keeper presentations and animal shows. Admire critters such as the kangaroo, Tasmanian devil, koala, wombat, echidna and reptiles that live in natural-style bush and rainforest habitats. Walk through the stunning 5-acre forest of the Lost Valley and see unique flora and wildlife such as lemurs, red pandas, capybaras and other exotic reptiles.

Spend a weekend in the snow at Perisher or Thredbo, tearing down the ski runs or working on your board tricks during a 2-night excursion from Sydney or Canberra. Travel by coach from the city to the mountains on Friday evening and spend the night at your accommodation near the slopes. Wake up and ski for two full days before leaving the mountains on Sunday and returning to the city that evening. Includes two nights accommodation, two breakfasts and Saturday dinner party, expert guides and transportation by comfortable coach.

See snapping crocs in action on this half-day tour to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Departing from Cairns or Palm Cove, explore the five different zones of this eco-park and working crocodile farm, including a narrated boat tour through a coastal lagoon. Stroll along elevated boardwalks to observe cassowaries, turtles, lizards and koalas, and admire the mighty stars of the attraction at the thrilling Crocodile Attack Show!

Set in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Jenolan boasts Australia's most spectacular cave system and Australia's largest cave system (that is open to the public). At 340 million years old, Jenolan ranks amongst the oldest caves in the world. When you explore the massive Lucas Cave, you stand in Jenolan's highest and widest chambers - it is humbling!

Set in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Jenolan is Australia's most spectacular cave system, the largest cave system in Australia (that is open to the public) and is 340 million years old - ranking it amongst the oldest caves on Earth. With the fewest stair steps, the Imperial is Jenolan's easiest cave tour, a memorable experience for all ages.

Explore the World Heritage-listed rain forest of the Gold Coast hinterland on this full-day tour to Lamington National Park. Rumble along remote tracks in a 4WD vehicle, soak up spectacular views from the summit of Tamborine Mountain and explore the subtropical rain forest on a guided nature walk. At O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, get a closer look at native plants, birds and even koalas on an elevated treetop walk. A traditional Aussie barbecue lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off from Gold Coast complete this fantastic eco-adventure.

Watch the sun rise over the horizon at the highest point in the Byron Bay hinterland on this 2-day Mt Warning sunrise climb. Leave Bryon Bay behind and travel by road to the base of the mighty Mt Warning. Explore subtropical, World Heritage–listed rainforest and cool off with a rock pool swim in Mount Warning National Park. After a tasty bbq dinner, fall asleep under the stars. Next morning, awake early for a hike to the peak and watch the sun bathe the landscape in its soft, golden glow.

Set in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Jenolan is Australia's most spectacular cave system, the largest cave system in Australia (that is open to the public) and is 340 million years old - ranking it amongst the oldest caves on Earth.  Jenolan's Extended Orient tour shows you the awe-inspiring Temple of Baal Cave, plus sections of the Lucas and River caves.