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It may sound like a cliché, but Australia truly has something to match ever traveler’s interests.  From the history buffs to those that love experiencing new cultures to the adrenaline junkies – the land down under is a gold mine waiting to be explored.  One of the beautiful things about Australia, with its great size is that there is such variety offered to tourists from around the world.  With the right amount of research and planning, one can plot out a perfect trip, including something to please everyone in the group.  In this article we will look at just some of the options for the more adventurous type looking for some adrenaline pumping experiences!  Cairns Tours offers plenty of tours and packages that are bound to intrigue.  So pack up your GoPro and let’s get started.

Do you fear heights?

Any adrenaline junkie has to be ready to jump off something, so when you are not basking in the Australian sun, try some bungy jumping!  Tying yourself to a rope and jumping off the height of 196 stairs is guaranteed to get your juices flowing.  Before you jump, you just might be able to see the Great Barrier Reef out in the distance.  There are more than a dozen jump styles here in the rainforest, for everyone from the baby jumpers to Felix Baumgartner wannabes.

Go for a swing

Ever heard of a Minjin Jungle Swing?  Well now you have.  Try it once and it’s something you’ll never forget.  This ridiculous swing fits between one and three people and hits tops speeds around 120 kilometers an hour (that roughly equal to 75 MPH)!  You and your family or friends will start 45 meters in the air, dropping down to the skimpy height of just a meter in less than 3.5 seconds.  If flying through the jungle like a monkey was ever on your bucket list, check out this truly epic swing.

A different type of extreme

So maybe jumping off stuff at crazy heights is not your cup of tea and perhaps you would rather get a little wet.  Try your hand (and courage for that matter) at many of the white water rafting tours offered by Cairns Tours.  Rafters will tackle the Tully River near Queensland.  Rafts are capable of holding a family of four and packages come with a guide who will teach the ropes to those lacking the experience of navigating a raging river.  This adventure will take you through some truly beautiful parts of Australia all the while raising your heart rate!

The grand finale?

After living it up on the land for a while, why not take your adventurous side to sea and see the famous Great Barrier Reef – for three days.  There are tours for non-certified as well as experienced divers.  Over the span of 3 days and 2 nights at sea one will go out on five to as many as nine separate dives all the while living on a luxury boat in the middle of the ocean.

Final thoughts

This is just starting to scratch the surface of all that is available in Australia, but anyone looking for some adrenaline pumping action should definitely check out Cairns tours for some of their great packages.  From land to sky to the sea, it’s all out there in Australia waiting for you!  Have you had the privilege of attempting any of these activities?  Let us hear your stories!

Author: This is a guest post written by George Watts. George is an avid travel and thrill seeker and loves the adrenaline rush that can be provided almost anywhere in Australia.