Outdoor adventure in Australia

From tropical reefs to rugged gorges

Australia is overflowing with unforgettable ways to embrace the great outdoors. In the tropical north, you can dive the Great Barrier Reef, raft fast-flowing rainforest rivers or canyon through deep, jungle-lined gorges.

Head into the Red Centre and the outback delivers adventure in spades: wander the trails around Uluru, race across wide red plains on a quad bike, or — if you’re looking for a thrill — skydive above the endless desert.

Along the east coast, in laid-back spots like Byron Bay and Noosa, life slows down. Glide a kayak through calm, crystal-clear waters and soak up the sunshine. Down south and across Tasmania, cooler mountain regions tempt you with world-class mountain biking, dramatic abseiling routes and some incredible long-distance hikes.

Out on the west coast, Ningaloo Reef offers another kind of magic: snorkel with manta rays or, if you visit at the right time of year, swim alongside majestic whale sharks.