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 summer or to give as a gift voucher for the festive season. Whether you’re looking for something that is way above the sea level or want to enjoy the waters off the coast, there is something here for everyone.
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BridgeClimb
3 Cumberland St, The Rocks
8274 7777
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.
iFly Indoor Skydiving
123 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith
1300 435 966
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.
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Illawarra Fly Zipline Tour
182 Knights Hill Rd, Knights Hill
4885 1078
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.
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Jetpack Adventures
Sydney International Regatta Centre Old Castlereagh Rd, Penrith
1800 538 722
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 that’s fastened to your feet and allows you to fly above the water or dive under it like a dolphin.
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Lets Go Surfing
Bondi, Maroubra, Byron Bay and Ballina
9365 1800
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.
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Manly Surf School
Northern Beaches
9932 7000
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.
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Skydive Australia
George Hanley Dr and Cliff Rd, North Wollongong
1300 821 628
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.
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