Auckland Adventure, New Zealand

Still with Sachin it's time to take a short trip from Sydney, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand, to get to know a bit more about the some of the adventure sports this country has to offer. And in the end, a few more tips for Sydney.

Adventure travellers are always seeking out their next adventure. Some Aussie adventure seekers travel across the globe to get the fix they need, but truly there are some great adventure holidays available right at our doorstep. From jet boat riding and bungee jumping in New Zealand to swimming with Whale Sharks in WA, we’ve got a list of great adventure holiday ideas that won’t have you wandering too far from home:


Take a trip to New Zealand - New Zealand is well known as ‘the’ adventure destination for travellers across the globe but is often overlooked by its own neighbours. For intense volcano climbs, bungee jumping, jet boating and everything adrenaline pumping you can think of, New Zealand has it. Because it’s only a short flight, you can fly there and have a great holiday even if you only have half a week off work.

Swimming with Whale Sharks in WA - Ningaloo Reef on WA offers travellers an amazing experience. If you love close encounters with some of the world’s most beautiful creatures, a session of swimming with whale sharks will definitely get the blood pumping. With instructors who fit you out with wetsuits and snorkeling gear, you’ll be able to swim with one, two or even more whale sharks at one time. This is a once in a lifetime experience that is something a little different, for someone seeking out their next underwater adventure.

Experience Tasmania - Tasmania has a lot to offer the adventure traveller. One example is the stunning Freycinet National Park. Experience the magical beaches and steep granite sea cliffs. You can experience the National Park in a number of ways, the most fun arguably is by taking a guided tour on quad bikes. Quad biking is fun at any age and to be able to use one to experience such beautiful landscape is a really a rarity. This is just one of the many great activities Tasmania offers adrenaline seeking travellers.


Adventure holiday goers heading to Sydney - Right in the heart of the CBD itself, Sydney has two great attractions for climbers. If you’re into climbing, scaling the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a must. It’s a great way to see the city, and an accomplishment in itself too. The Sydney Center Point Tower now also offers Sky Tower Tours where you can actually go to the very top of the tower and stand on a glass platform which extends out over the city, away from the tower itself. The centre rotates, so from outside you are able to get a birds eye view of Sydney in all directions. Not for those afraid of heights but definitely for those who love adventure! Best of all is once you’ve had your fill of adventure for the day, you are right in the heart of the city and walking distance to some of the very best Sydney bars, restaurants and nightclubs perfect for spending your evening.

You really don’t have to go traipsing half way around the world to find some great adventure holiday activities. I hope our list of ideas has given you some inspiration so the next time you need a break and want to get that blood flowing you’ll take some time to explore some of the world’s best, right under your nose.

Before ending, a final thanks to wikiMedia for the photos above and to Sachin by the article. Sachin, the more I read you, the more I consider doing those 36 hours it would take me to get there ;)