Adrenaline junkies will love the wide range of activities in Sydney and surrounds – from indoor skydiving to jetpack adventures to surfing at iconic beaches, you’ll find plenty of adventure opportunities in and around the city.
You can choose from the following adventures to book over the spring and summer, or to give as a gift voucher for the festive season. Whether you’re looking for something that is way above sea level or want to enjoy the waters off the coast, there is something here for everyone.
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1. BridgeClimb
Experience the incredible ascent to the peak of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and revel in breathtaking views from 134 metres high. Choose from a variety of tour packages, available from dawn to dusk and even into the night. It’s an adventure you’ll never forget.
Location: 3 Cumberland St, The Rocks
2. iFly Indoor Skydiving
This thrilling indoor skydiving experience gives you the feeling of soaring through the air without parachutes or jumping. Inside a large glass chamber, a wind generator elevates you, letting you float on an air cushion. It’s a chance to hone skydiving skills or simply to have a great time in a family-friendly setting.
Location: 123 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith
3. Illawarra Fly Zipline Tour
Zoom down Australia’s highest zipline with the Illawarra Fly Zipline Tour, an exhilarating eco-wilderness ride set amid the Illawarra Rainforest. You also have the opportunity to wander the Treetop Walk, a 1.5km steel walkway 20-30 metres above ground. Combine adrenaline with nature’s beauty on this unforgettable adventure.
Location: 182 Knights Hill Rd, Knights Hill
4. Jetpack Adventures
Channel your inner James Bond as you shoot high above the water on this exciting experience.
At the Sydney International Regatta Centre, located in Penrith in Sydney’s west. Try the Jetpack, a water-propelled backpack lifting you over the waves, or the Flyboard, a water-jet board fastened to your feet that allows you to fly above the water or dive under it like a dolphin.
Location: Sydney International Regatta Centre Old Castlereagh Rd, Penrith
5. Lets Go Surfing
Australia’s greatest surf experiences on two of Australia’s greatest beaches (with further regional locations in Ballina and Byron Bay. Perfect for beginners or those looking for a refresher, book a lesson with Lets Go Surfing to experience one of Australia’s favourite pastimes for yourself. Or for a more serene experience, enquire about stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) hire too.
Location: Bondi, Maroubra, Byron Bay and Ballina
Manly Surf School
Running year-round classes at some of Australia’s most glamorous beaches – including Manly, Palm Beach, Collaroy, Narrabeen and Long Reef – Manly Surf School introduces you to the art of surfing with daily lessons in a friendly environment.
Location: Northern Beaches
Skydive Australia
An unforgettable beach skydiving experience at Wollongong – with locations also in Newcastle and Byron Bay – Skydive Australia lets you experience the thrill of plunging from a plane with the assistance of professional, friendly instructors and epic views of the coastline.
Location: George Hanley Dr and Cliff Rd, North Wollongong
