Australia's vast open spaces, rugged wilderness areas, gorges and mountains, marine parks and alpine regions make it a unique destination for local and overseas people seeking adventure and outdoor activities.
Vast tracts of wilderness and dozens of national parks offer bushwalking, rock climbing, mountain biking and abseiling. Australia’s lakes, rivers, beaches and reefs are ideal for surfing, sailing, diving, snorkelling and kayaking. Or, for those with a head for heights, take to the air with a balloon ride, helicopter flight. For more excitement imagine the thrill of speed flying a jet fighter complete with combat kit, bungee jumping or solo/tandem sky diving.
If you thrill to speed, Australia provides plenty of excitement like hurtling across Sydney Harbour in a high-speed jetboat, hiring a Harley or catch the action in some of the world's fastest drag bike racing events.
Australia's wide-open skies offer plenty of space to parasail, paraglide, skydive or view wildlife at dawn from the serenity of a hot-air balloon. Gliding is highly popular and helicopters run luxury adventure safaris as well as joyrides.
Australia's vast coastline provides enough beaches, coves and ports to keep surfers and marine enthusiasts happy all year round. Diversions include whitewater river rafting through tropical rainforests and canoeing through the Northern Territory's tranquil and majestic Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge.
Australia offers rugged high country to explore by four-wheel drive or mountain bike, dramatic ravines to abseil, slopes to ski and some of the world's most extensive cave systems.
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. Its fifty per cent larger than Europe and is about the same size as mainland USA , but has the lowest population density in the world – only two people per square kilometre.
Australia is made up of six states and two territories. Each state and territory has its own parliament, flag and floral emblem.
The Australian environment is unique and is a country of contrast. Australia is home to an amazing 14 World Heritage listed wilderness areas.
With the reverse seasons of the northern hemisphere, Australia enjoys a largely temperate climate. Most of Australia receives more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, or an amazing 70 per cent of the total possible hours.
There are three time zones in Australia: Eastern Standard Time (EST), which includes New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory; Central Standard Time (CST), which includes South Australia and the Northern Territory; and Western Standard Time (WST) – Western Australia. CST is one half hour behind EST, while WST is two hours behind EST.
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Vast tracts of wilderness and dozens of national parks offer bushwalking, rock climbing, mountain biking and abseiling. Australia’s lakes, rivers, beaches and reefs are ideal for surfing, sailing, diving, snorkelling and kayaking. Or, for those with a head for heights, take to the air with a balloon ride, helicopter flight. For more excitement imagine the thrill of speed flying a jet fighter complete with combat kit, bungee jumping or solo/tandem sky diving.
Australia's States & Territories
