About Australia
Australia is a country that comprises of the main Australian continent plus Tasmania and other smaller islands. Australia has six states: Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. It also has two major territories: Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory.
Australia is one of the most wealthiest countries in the world and has a very high per capita income. For climate, the northern part has a tropical climate and the southwest part has a more Mediterranean climate. The southeast side, including Tasmania, has a temperate climate. As a result of the significant size of Australia, it offers a broad array of landscapes – mountain ranges, tropical rainforests and dry deserts.
Thrill-seeking Activities in Australia
Australia is a large continent and therefore it offers many activities for those seeking action and adventure!
- Dirt biking through the wilderness
Cape York is one of the biggest remaining wildernesses in the world. It is difficult to access and very remote so by using dirt bikes, you can get into the real Cape York instead of seeing it from a bus.
- Cage of Death
The Cage of Death in Australia allows you to stare at some of the largest saltwater crocodiles in all of Australia. In this adventure, only a few inches of glass separates you from the crocodiles!
- BASE Jumping
BASE jumping is one of the most extreme sports you can participate in. In Australia, Queensland is the best place to BASE jump. If you are looking to give it a try, might as well try it in Australia!
- Zip Lining
Instead of trekking through the mountains and walking through the jungles, why not zip line! Experience racing through rainforests at extraordinary speeds and flying over treetops in the jungle. IN Victoria, the Otway rainforest offers an excellent area to zip line over the jungle.
Thrill-seeking Vacation Packages in Australia
There are different ways of experiencing adventures in Australia. You can book a one or two day adventure package or even a package that in longer than a week. For example, Cape York Motorcycle Adventures offers 2-10 day trips through the wilderness area of Cape York. These trips are all-inclusive and include the use of the motor bike, food and accommodations.
Adventure Tours of Australia offers small group tours all over Australia, offering 3 different types of tours that depend on whether you want the “frills” included. Some tours are even tailored to a younger group so adventure seekers can travel with like-aged travelers.
TourRadar offers a variety of adventure tours ranging from just a few days to weeks. Some of the trips can be intense and adventure-filled or some can include some relaxation time in between adventures. They also vary in the sites that are visited – the mountains, caves, rainforests or jungles.
How much will Australia cost?
Depending on the type of adventures you are looking for, the price will vary significantly. For more relaxing trips, with one adventure throw in that only lasts a few days total, the price would start around $500. For longer excursions, prices can range up to the thousands, depending on the extremeness of the adventure, the length, the accommodations and meals included (if any) and the areas covered. Remember that adventure day trips are widely available and may be a cheaper option that an all-inclusive lengthy trip. These trips may take more planning, ie transportation, accommodations, but then you can choose the thrills you want to experience.