Australia Outback Adventure Tours Are Best Vacation Spot
Australian holiday accommodation prices are falling as owners and hoteliers put sales on to ensure a strong flow of traffic.With Australia being such a vast country you are bound to find an array of adventures to suit your style however unusual they may be.To wet your appetite for adventure, here are five top destinations for action and adventure.
The Kimberly Region:
You’ll not be finding any posh holiday rentals out in the Kimberly, as this area caters to the truly adventurous. Bush skills will come in handy as you explore the cliffs and gorges. Hiring a guide might be advisable!One option is to book a scenic plane or helicopter flight and then land to some serious wilderness hiking and camoping. Typically, overnights here will mean camping or rustic-style bed and breakfasts.
Great Dividing Range:
The mountains here are perfect for skiing, climbing and white-water rafting. One can appreciate the challenge of getting up Mount Arapiles even if you’re not Australian. Holiday accommodation here is usually a small hotel or ski lodge, with some camping available as well.You can’t ski during the summer months when the snow has all melted but the area still offers mountain biking, hiking, paragliding and more in the summer.
The Murray River:
Winding along for 404 miles, the Murray River provides a wealth of adventure.You can either base yourself in a holiday rental for the trip and enjoy day trips rafting or you can go longer distances on an organised tour with multiple stops.Start at the NSW border and head for the coast – it’s a challenge that many try but few acheive. Why not have a few bragging rights off your vacation this year by trying it?
Northern Territory (NT):
Trekking the Northern Territory can be a daunting adventure.The amazing views of the landscape and lack of any crowds make the challenge rewarding. Aboriginal laws restrict some travel to marked trails for spiritual and safety reasons. The less restricted areas still require you to check in with rangers, but the adventure of it all is thrilling. You can camp, trek, climb, go four-wheeling or any number of other tough adventures. Make a Darwin accommodation booking to start your trip and then head out to explore the state and it’s national parks.
Great Barrier Reef:
After all the inland adventures, head for the Great Barrier Reef. Quintessentially Australian, holiday accommodation here is more than a simple bush camp. You can live high while snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, paragliding and wave boarding.Getting on the reef is an amazing spectacle that has to be experienced. There are a whole range of adventures to enjoy including the obvious such as scube diving and snorkelling. Almost. Holiday rentals in the high season are very hard to come by, but getting a group together and renting a house on the beach can make for a truly memorable holiday stay. Small cottages, fancy furnished condos, and simple bed and breakfast boutiques are available. The most popular areas are Port Douglas, Cairns and the Whitsundays. Make sure you book Cairns accommodation or for any other popular area well in advance.
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