Sports and leisure activities Australia

Hikers from all over the world come here to hike the Larapinta Trail, a 223 km trek divided into 12 sections through the West Macs, with breathtaking scenery, beautiful gorges to enjoy cool dips and starry nights. You're guaranteed to see wildlife, including some of the rarest birds in the dry zone. A wonderful way to visit the majestic West Macs. Some sections can be done separately, such as from Standley Chasm (section 4), Ormiston Gorge (section 12), and the final section to Mount Sonder. Although not the most spectacular, the first section from Telegraph Station is relatively easy to do, either on foot or by bike.

Practical. The entire route takes 10 to 20 days and requires experience and preparation, including getting food delivered along the way and having enough water. It is highly recommended to hike with an emergency signaling tool (satellite phone, EPIRB, or other). You can arrange rental and supplies with several operators in Alice Springs, including Larapinta Trail Trek Support who offer packages with everything you need (www.treksupport.com.au) or Outback Elite Tours who can help with transfers and supplies (www.outbackelitetours.com). Several operators also accompany you on the trail, offering different levels of comfort (for example World Expeditions, Trek Larapinta or Walking Country).

Of course, it is an activity that represents a cost, but it is certainly worth the opportunity! A hot air balloon ride gives a different perspective of the landscape and places. Two sites are proposed for an unforgettable balloon ride: Melbourne and the Yarra Valley. Maximum 10 people. Possibility of breakfast. Possibility of private flight. To see all the options and outings, visit their website or contact them directly.

Specialist in card Diving. Rental of equipment and photographic equipment.

Present since 1987 on the East Coast on the main surf spots, Go Ride a Wave is a very professional establishment which offers a wide range of surfing courses to children and teenagers (adults too) in individual or group. The place is perfect and the team is at the top to initiate you to this Australian sport. You can also just rent kayaks and paddles before going for a ride with friends or family. A nice trip to discover the coast.

Want to relax and clear your head? Climb aboard and stop thinking! Coomera Houseboat Holidays can take you on a range of boats, from comfortable to luxurious with spa. Explore the network of canals protected by the North and South Stradbroke Islands and discover uninhabited secret beaches, mangrove landscapes or luxurious resorts and shopping centers. A truly original experience!

A large swimming pool, previously designed for Darwin's supply of drinking water, allows you to swim in fish and freshwater turtles. Area for picnic and a short trail of discovery of the flora. Historical information panels provide a better understanding of the importance of the site during World War II. It is above all a green area appreciated by the people of Darwin.

A small local on the beach, adjacent to the Great Keppel Island Holiday Village complex, offers snorkeling and diving excursions. Board a small boat to reach the spots selected by your guides: depending on the season and the weather, it changes every day! You will be able to observe the "Great 8" of the Barrier Reef: manta rays, whales,potato groupers, sharks, turtles, clown fish, giant clams and maori wrasse.

Settlers Run Golf & Country Club is a premier golf club located at Botanic Ridge in Melbourne's southeast. The club features a championship golf course and also offers membership. Members have access to exclusive facilities such as a 25-meter swimming pool, gym, sauna, spa and tennis courts. The club also boasts superb facilities for weddings and events. Visitors can enjoy local cuisine at the VUE restaurant or sip a cocktail on the terrace.

Portsea Golf Club is a golf club located in Portsea. The club features an 18-hole championship golf course, consistently ranked among Australia's top 50 courses. The course is set amongst sand dunes and coastal vegetation, offering spectacular views over Port Phillip Bay. The naturally undulating turf fairways and links-style layout offer an interesting challenge for golfers. The club also offers luxury accommodation with 24 rooms, all with private balconies or terraces, en-suite bathrooms and LCD televisions. The club also boasts a restaurant and bar offering modern cuisine and stunning views of the course and bay. The club also offers flexible event spaces for functions of all sizes, with panoramic views over the golf course and bay.

Located on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, 13th Beach Golf Links is a golf club renowned for its two award-winning courses, offering first-class playing conditions all year round. The club also offers luxury accommodation, with studios and suites overlooking the first hole of the beach course. Perfect for a golfing break or simply to enjoy the beauty of the Bellarine region. The club also offers member benefits, with appropriate capacity to ensure comfortable access to the courses.

Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club is a golf club located in Frankston. It is renowned for its two championship golf courses and world-class facilities. In addition to the golf courses, the club also offers luxury accommodation, state-of-the-art training facilities, a 25-meter indoor pool, gym, tennis court, bowling green and games room. Located in Melbourne's famous Sandbelt golf region, Peninsula Kingswood is just 35 minutes from Melbourne city center and on the northern border of the Mornington Peninsula.

Shellharbour, Australia, Shellharbour Scuba Centre is a tour operator specializing in scuba diving excursions. They offer a wide range of diving equipment, including regulators, dive computers, stabilizing jackets, wetsuits, masks and flashlights.

DolphinScuba is a dive center located in Welshpool, Western Australia. The center is run by Sarah Stoneham and Callum Girvan, who have extensive experience in the diving industry. In addition to courses, DolphinScuba also sells diving equipment from leading brands such as Cressi, Dive Rite, Hollis, Oceanic and many others. The store also has an on-site repair shop for maintenance of diving equipment. Divers can join the DolphinScuba mailing list to receive updates on courses, special events and diving vacations. The center is located just 10 km from Perth city center and 9 km from the airport, with parking available.

Cairns Dive is a website dedicated to diving and freediving in Cairns.

The ANZ Stadium is located in Sydney Olympic Park. It was built for the 2000 Summer Olympic Games and has been host to numerous sporting events.

Skydiving is the main attraction at Jurien Bay, a small coastal town north of Cervantes with a state-of-the-art Visitor Centre. Tandem skydiving at 8,000, 10,000 or 14,000 feet! Between 20 seconds and over 1 minute of freefall, depending on the jump you choose. If you don't want to jump, you can always watch the parachutes open from the ground! Beautiful beaches around Jurien Bay and plenty of fish to catch in the water. Nice café, perfect for a short break during your road trip.

A 22 km one-way hike, for experienced hikers, from Kings Canyon to Kathleen Springs. Count 2 days, so camping. For the record, a 22 year old French woman got lost during 2 days in 2007. She was found by helicopter thanks to giant inscriptions on the ground. Fortunately, she had taken care to declare her departure to the rangers and was carrying the necessary supplies to survive. Beautiful camping area at Reedy Creek (8 km from the start) with a small lake to cool off. Possibility of a day hike from Lilla car park.

Tahune Adventures offers several activities that should satisfy all ages. Starting with the spectacular Tahune Arirwalk over the peaks and the Huon River, followed by the Huon Pine Walk. There are 104 steps to climb to experience this adventure. The entire walk takes about 50 minutes, or more if you want to take pictures, watch birds or enjoy the scents of the forest. Other activities include a Hang Glider, kayaking and canoeing. Lodging options, including camping.

In addition to guided tours and kayaking lessons, Adventure Kayaking offers free kayak rentals in the Garden Island Dolphin Sanctuary. You can freely explore the mangrove creeks and get up close and personal with the dolphins that permanently occupy the area. Not to be missed! The calendar of all activities and other prices to consult on the website. Starting point : Garden Island public boat ramp, Garden Island Road - Gillman.

Between wonder and adrenaline, an excellent tour to discover from the sea and the air the phenomenon of Horizontal Falls. The difference in level between two arms of the sea creates a powerful current in Talbot Bay that gives the impression of a horizontal waterfall. To see by seaplane and then by boat. Breathtaking! To note nevertheless a spectacular accident in 2022 when one of the jetboats turned over. They are now going slower. Preferable to book well in advance.

This company is the only operator in Mission Beach to go on the Great Barrier Reef. You will enjoy the reefs in small groups since the boat only accommodates about 40 people. The sites visited are rich in marine life and the reefs are colorful. On board, the staff is welcoming and bends over backwards to meet all your needs (beware of seasickness!). The instructors are friendly and enthusiastic about sharing their passion for the reef. The tour also includes food and drinks throughout the day.

Walk along the Great Ocean Road in search of its wildlife. Marck will take you through the history of this area and its shipwrecks, from Apollo Bay to Cape Otway. This exciting tour will allow you to learn more about your surroundings and thanks to Marck, it will be with a smile and in happiness! The agency organizes trips of a few hours up to six days with an average of 15 km/day.

Want to get active and get into the local sport? Head to the Torquay Surf Academy, to rent a board or take surfing lessons. You can also rent wetsuits, kayaks, stand-up paddle, body-boards... In addition to the simple rental, group lessons are also available. Nice establishment and professional welcome in front of Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park. In small groups of maximum eight people, individual lessons... For beginners or for an advanced level. A beautiful day ahead!

The perfect place to picnic and relax with the family. Slides, climbing walls, water jets and tunnels are there to entertain children while you enjoy a coffee or prepare lunch on one of the barbecues available.

Rent a board at the entrance (don't forget the wax), climb to the top of the dunes and surf on the sand! A very popular activity in Lancelin, sand surfing attracts a lot of people. But beware of frequent falls. If you don't know how to surf, you might as well do the descent sitting on the board! For those who don't think it's going fast enough, try the buggies, which spin across the sand - fun and a few shrieks guaranteed. Motocross bikes and quads are also available for hire, for those with a little more confidence.

A 123 km hike between the two lighthouses Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin. Sumptuous scenery along the coast. The total route takes 5-8 days, but can be broken down into a multitude of walks. The southern half tends to be a little wilder than the northern half. Hiking can be done all year round, but is not recommended during the heat of December-January. September/October, with its wildflowers, is ideal. March/April is also very pleasant. Operators such as the Cape to Cape Explorer Tour can organize your hike.

Come and try the national sport on the West Coast: surfing! The Scarborough School, established in 1986, is the oldest surf school in the world and the number one in the area! All equipment is provided. They offer courses for all levels. Check out their website for more information. Scarborough beach is great for swimming, and is also a favorite beach for Perth residents for windsurfing or kitesurfing.

Located on Bruny Island, Cape Queen Elizabeth offers a unique hiking experience. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking ocean views while exploring the area's well-maintained trails. The site offers a variety of trails suitable for all levels of hiker, providing an enjoyable experience for all. Hikers can expect to discover a variety of flora and fauna along the way. We recommend wearing comfortable hiking shoes and bringing water and snacks to make the most of this experience. Visitors can enjoy this magnificent hike at any time of the week.

To the fishermen, the great honors! Aboard a comfortable and fast boat, leave in small groups (6-8 people) to go fishing for the most beautiful and big fishes in the Whitsunday ocean. Most of the trips are full day trips, you will enjoy a spacious boat and the advice of the navigation team who will find the best fishing spots for you! From the pick up to the drop off, everything is perfect!

Discover the colorful contrasts of the Whitsunday waters aboard a charter boat equipped for diving and snorkeling . Accompanied by a friendly, professional team, you'll enjoy friendly service and informative commentary from passionate, experienced guides. Ideal for a first dive: we'll be patient and pleasant if you're not comfortable. A great all-day option.

Take to the skies: the natural beauty of the Whitsundays will leave travelers speechless. The small, light and comfortable helicopters fly smoothly to an open-air paradise: see the Great Barrier Reef through the large windows of HeliReef's state-of-the-art helicopters. Choose from one of the many experiences this company offers. Cruise the Whitsunday waters at top speed, fly over the islands from a helicopter, or enjoy the white sandy beaches of Whitehaven Beach.

From Strahan and People's Park, it's a beautiful hike through rainforest along Botanical Creek to Hogarth Falls. Although nothing is promised, it is possible to observe platypus in the creek below the falls at dusk. Easy to access and with little elevation gain, this hike is an ideal family outing. The well-maintained trail, which winds through rainforest trees, is wide and has few obstacles to avoid. Very well signposted.

Since 1989, Huon Jet Boat has been offering water activities to discover the Huon River. The boat ride takes 35 minutes and allows you to discover the canopy while enjoying the rapids. The boat stops at quiet spots, where you can enjoy the famous Huon Pines - a typical Tasmanian conifer.

Platypuses and sea eagles can be spotted and even dolphins sometimes show up. What more can you ask for, it's a great trip! Several departures per day, at varying times depending on the season.

Only for experienced and prepared hikers, the Overland Track winds its way 65 km through the region's spectacular alpine scenery, passing at the foot of the island's highest mountain, Mount Ossa. It takes an average of 6 days to complete. The vast majority of hikers do the trail in the north-south direction, which is mandatory in summer. Twelve huts are scattered along the Overland Track. They can sometimes be full. The huts are rudimentary: their only comfort is the coal stove. To cook, you have to bring your own stove.

Looking for a thrilling experience? Need some adrenaline? Discover the island in a fun and original way with Peter and Sharon, your certified guides. Hop on your jet skis and head out to sea to see dolphins, turtles and whales. In addition to providing informative commentary on the island and its marine life, your guides will take you to hidden coves, play with speed, and enjoy a safe, paradisiacal setting. A nice feeling of freedom and strong emotions in a sublime landscape!

With good walking shoes, take a little height and offer yourself an incomparable view. With an altitude of about 319 meters, it takes about 1 hour to climb Mount Bishop. The easy route through the bush, it becomes narrower and steeper at the end and offers you a breathtaking view of Squeaky Beach and Whiskey Bay. For an even more romantic view of the islands and the ocean, take the hike just before sunset to admire it from the top!

It's a sublime and beautiful 8 kilometer hike in the sand dunes offering a breathtaking view of Little Oberon Bay. Take your time, walk with your feet in the water (beware the water can be cold and the waves strong!) or just sit and eat on the beach. It is an ideal family day trip, with many stops in between. Easy, you can also turn around at any time during your walk, to adjust it to the time you have. We really recommend it!

Climb Brisbane's famous Story Bridge, day or night. For two hours, enjoy the variety and beauty of the views over the City and Brisbane River. At 80 meters above the ground, the 360 degree panorama is unique! You can admire the Glass House Mountains or Moreton Bay while watching the sunset on the horizon. It's a fun experience that will give you a little adrenaline rush. Hold on tight!

This small company, which depends on Glenmack Park campground, invites you to discover Kangaroo Valley in a dynamic way by mixing different activities. It's the best option for biking, canoeing, kayaking... all in the company of Mike, a friendly and always cheerful character. Play in the rapids, take in the scenery and enjoy the good vibes of the Kangaroo Valley. Night trips are also available.

This company offers various packages for activities in Great Otway National Park. The first, the Platypus Tour, gives you the chance to see platypus on a canoe tour of the water at dawn or dusk (AU$95 for an adult, AU$60 for a child). The second, the Great Ocean Walk, allows you to discover the Great Ocean Road via several hiking circuits.On the practical side, meeting and/or pick-up points are to be arranged in advance with the organizer.

We take height and we discover Melbourne and its surroundings under a completely different angle. Several tours are offered: the "Melbourne Bay Line" a flight of about twenty minutes valid for two people. The "Melbourne Scenic Peninsula" allows you to see Melbourne from the sky and its coastline for 60 minutes. Other tours are organized and the team is available to listen to your needs and advice. Do not hesitate to contact them. Reservation is required. Flight 7 days a week with cancellation according to weather conditions.

This agency offers multiple sports and ecological activities for the whole family, from the discovery of the coast and its marine environment to hikes in search of nocturnal animals. A very professional organization that will delight young and old. Some examples of excursions offered: the discovery of the estuary, canoeing on the river, stand-up paddle, the discovery of the fauna and flora, a trip to the lighthouse, snorkeling... The trips are divided into three categories: bush, rivers and estuaries, and ocean.

This beautiful 2-hour walk will delight lovers of the coast. It stretches for six kilometers between Bondi and Coogee, two towns with very popular beaches (although our preference is for Coogee's, which is a little less crowded and "m'as-tu vu" than its sister town). This walk offers breathtaking ocean views and access to bays, cliffs and rock pools. Highlights include Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte, Clovelly and Coogee. It can be extended by a 2.9 km, 1.5-hour route from Coogee to Maroubra.

Open since 1969, MikeBall offers a variety of cruises and expeditions at sea accompanied by snorkeling and diving. On board, the crew is rigorous, professional and friendly. The Spoilsport is a very comfortable unit, and the catering is varied and excellent.

The River Torrens Linear Park Trail is a 35-kilometer long, landscaped bicycle and pedestrian trail that connects Athelstone (20 kilometers northeast of Adelaide by trail) to West Beach along the River Torrens. The route passes through Adelaide, near the Adelaide Festival Centre, Convention Centre, Zoo and Oval Stadium. This very popular trail offers beautiful scenery. It's about 15 kilometers from Adelaide to West Beach.

Several areas of visits are spread all along this natural corridor which stretches on about fifty kilometers west of Canberra, along the Murrumbidgee River. Beautiful walks are to be done near Uriarra Crossing or Tharwa and many beaches allow to enjoy the surroundings of the river. For hikers, there is the Murrumbidgee Discovery Track (27 km) from Point Hut Crossing in the south to Casuarina Sands in the north.

Why not try your hand at surfing and try to tame the Australian wave? Go Ride A Wave is a surf school specialized in beginners' courses. Under the watchful eye of its dynamic and passionate instructors, you can guarantee yourself an unforgettable experience in the best conditions. Noosa is one of Australia's most iconic surfing destinations: in addition to its beautiful beaches, you'll enjoy one of the best spots to experience Australian surf culture ! All that's left to do is catch the wave: just enjoy !

In love with the most iconic sport in the country? Then don't miss Surfers Paradise. Located in the heart of the city, it is one of the favorite spots for surfers. Going through a surf school is probably the best option to progress quickly and learn the first surfing techniques. Go Ride A Wave promises you a quality coaching in a good mood and benevolence: the instructors are professional and very friendly. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, the waves are excellent and fun is guaranteed.

This golf course is one of the 10 best desert courses in the world. It was designed by the legendary golfer Peter Thomson in the 80's. 18 holes, with a magnificent view of the MacDonnell Ranges in the background. In addition to golf, you can try your hand at lawn bowls, that mix of bowling and curling (but without the broom) that Australians love. It is necessary to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Make sure you say it's your first time to get the explanations. The restaurant ( pub style food) also offers great views.

Lorie and Nick founded the company which now has two catamarans. Lorie shares his experience with navigation and his knowledge of the area for the pleasure of divers. Package «3 days -3 nights». Visit of Black Reef or Fairey Reef, or circuit on the Grande Barrier de coral. Night diving, multi-level diving, underwater photography or simply snorkeling and relaxation.