Adventure Sports and Experiences for Travellers
If you’re ready to try something new, step outside of your comfort zone or simply want to bring more joy and excitement back into your life, you’ve come to the right place.
As an adventure and travel enthusiast myself, I am very familiar with the feeling of craving something new.
After all, people have been pursuing extreme and adventurous experiences since the beginning of civilisation.
It‘s within our bones.
However, I do understand that for some, trying something new can be quite daunting. That’s why at Adventure Travel Pro, we love to share a plethora of different activities to suit a variety of interests and fear thresholds.
We are HUGE advocates for exploring and ticking unique experiences off the bucket list, whether it be an activity that:
- creates an adrenaline rush
- is totally different from what you usually do
- you didn’t know existed
- will push you beyond your comfort zone
- You’ve always wanted tick off the bucket list
And, with so many amazing land, sky and water-based activities available in Australia and all around the world, it’s the perfect time to try something you’ve never done before.
From hiking, kayaking and rock climbing to sky diving, 4×4 driving and scuba diving, there is a whole range of extreme and adventure activities to enjoy.
To learn more about the activities we’ve done and can recommend, check out our articles below for inspiration.

Land-based Adventures
Some popular land-based activities include:
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Abseiling
- Caving
- Zip-lining
- Mountaineering
- Bungee/Bungy Jumping
- Racecar and 4×4 Driving
- Segway Tours
- Horse Riding
- Clay Target Shooting
- Paintball
Sky-based Adventures
Some popular sky-based activities include:
- Skydiving
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Scenic Flights
- Helicopter Flights
- Plane Aerobatics
- Hand Gliding
- Paragliding
- Bungee/Bungy Jumping (probably more of a land experience but there is some freefall, so thought I’d include it anyway)
Water-based Adventures
Some popular water-based activities include:
- White Water Rafting
- Kayaking / Canoeing
- Scuba Diving
- Parasailing
- Sailing
- Shark Cage Diving
- Swim with Whale Sharks / Manta Rays
So, what’s next on your bucket list?
To learn more about the activities we’ve done and can recommend, check out our articles below for inspiration.
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