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Adventure, Outdoors, Thrillseekers Activities

The Ballina, Byron Bay, Tweed Valley, Upper Clarence and Gold Coast hinterland provides thrillseekers with everything from hang gliding to scuba diving to learning to surf.

Get the adrenalin rushing or feel the thrill of achievement as you join others in pursuit of adventure and fun.  Go on ... DARE you!

Enjoy the thrill of catching your first wave, feel the wind in your face on a tandem skydive, or floating above the waves sharing a parasailing experience.

Get a different view of the world and experience the serenity of a scuba dive or get a birds eye view high above the volcanic landscape in hot air balloon or paraglider.

When visiting the great outdoors and our natural and scenic attractions please observe the Guidelines for Ecotourists.

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 Out Of The Blue Adventures
Julian Rocks: Premier Snorkelling Byron Bay, Out Of The Blue Adventures New

Experience the magic of Julian Rocks "Nguthungulli" Nature Reserve - an underwater ecosystem located just off the coast of Byron Bay.

Take it all in during a premier guided snorkel tour with a Marine Biologist as your guide.  This incredible place offers protected safe and shallow waters perfect for snorkelling and freediving.

See everyting from friendly Wobbegongs to Manta Rays, hundreds of colourful fish species, Leopard Sharks, Grey Nurse Sharks, Dolphins, Sea Turtles and more.

Locality
Brunswick Heads
Blackdog Surfing, Byron Bay
Experience The Thrill Half Day Surf School in Byron Bay, Blackdog Surfing New

Learn to surf and ride a wave like a pro!  Join this amazing surf experience on Byron Bay's best beaches. Before every lesson, surfing conditions are checked, and we take you to the best beach that suits your level.

Don't worry if you're not confident on the board yet, this course is suitable for all levels.  And if you don't manage to stand up on your first lesson, you can come back for free.

Locality
Byron Bay
Skydive Australia Byron Bay
Byron Bay Tandem Skydive, Skydive Australia New

Get ready for the excitement of Australia's highest tandem jump over Byron Bay with your highly trained flight professional.

Leaping from a height of 15,000 feet (4,572 metres), feel the excitement as you take the plunge, free-falling for 60 seconds at approximately 125 mph (200 kph).

No previous experience is required to enjoy the adrenaline-charged magic of a tandem sky dive over Byron Bay, the experience of a lifetime!

Locality
Tyagarah, Byron Bay
Cooly Eco Adventures snorkelling Cook Island
Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast, Cooly Eco Adventures New

Enjoy a fun day out on the ocean, engaging with turtles, marine life and nature with our ecologically conscious Swim with Turtles Tour!

Our tour begins with a 20min boat ride to Cook Island Aquatic Reserve (Joongurra-Narrian).  The surrounding waters are also home to a wide variety of subtropical and temperate species of fish, crustaceans, rays and more.

Prepare to be awed by the magical underwater world that lies here on our doorstep.

Locality
Chinderah, Tweed Heads
Gold Coast Tandem Skydive
Gold Coast Tandem Skydive, Gold Coast Skydive New

Take the plunge and tandem skydive over the Gold Coast's beautiful beaches.

After climbing to 12,000 feet, get ready for the rush of a lifetime.  Your freefall lasts for approximately 45 seconds.

After reaching terminal velocity your instructor will deploy the parachute for a 4 to 5 minute float back to earth, over the Gold Coast.

Your adventure concludes with a landing on the soft sandy beach at Kirra and the presentation of your Jump Certificate.

Locality
Coolangatta, Gold Coast
Go Ride A Wave
Surf Lesson on the Gold Coast, Go Ride A Wave New

Coolangatta is the perfect place to pick up surfing. Learn all about surfing from experienced instructors. By the end of your lesson, get up on your board and ride some great waves.

Your introduction to the surfing world begins with a safety briefing and basic instructions.  Then get into the waist-deep water to catch your first few waves.

Return to the beach for more detailed instructions before you go back out to the water.  Spend the rest of your time surfing with the help of your instructor.

Locality
Coolangatta, Gold Coast
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary TreeTops Challenge
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Entry & TreeTops Challenge New

Located inside Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, the TreeTop Challenge will get your adrenaline pumping.  Qualified supervisors are present throughout to guide adventurers and ensure their safety at all times.

Please note, it is highly recommended to pre-book your session time by calling TreeTop Challenge once you have booked this ticket, and prior to your visit to the Sanctuary.

On the day, session availability is limited and not guaranteed.

Locality
Currumbin, Gold Coast
 Gold Coast Dive Centre & Marine Training College
Try-Scuba Experience at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve, Gold Coast Dive Centre & Marine Training College New

Cook Island, a short boat trip from the Gold Coast, is an accessible and appealing dive site for all experience levels.

A colourful and interesting mix of reef and pelagic fish call Cook Island home: pufferfish, gropers, surgeonfish, anemonefish, leatherjackets, parrotfish, trevally, bullseyes and sweetlips are some of the most common residents.

Photographers will find plenty of photogenic subjects, with nudibranchs, stingrays, turtles, wobbegongs and even leopard sharks over summer.

Locality
Miami, Gold Coast
Queensland Scuba Diving Company snorkel Wavebreak Island, Gold Coast
Wave Break Island Snorkel Tour on the Gold Coast, Queensland Scuba Diving Company. New

For those who wish to stay on top of the water, the Gold Coasts Wave Break Island is a fantastic site for snorkelling.

Spot hundreds of beautiful fish and magical marine life in the best calm water dive site on the Gold Coast. Your snorkelling experience includes transport and the opportunity to hand feed the fish.

Locality
Gold Coast, Wavebreak Island
GC Wake Park kids having fun
100 Minute Aqua Park Session, Oxenford, GC Wake Park New

Fun for the whole family!

We've got inflatable slides, runways, jumping pillows and swings, guaranteed to bring smiles to the whole family.

Challenge your balance on the beams, check your strength on the monkey bars and blast high on our monster blast bags. This is your ultimate 100 minute session pass.

Locality
Oxenford, Gold Coast
 iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Indoor Skydiving Experience, iFLY Indoor Skydiving New

Indoor Skydiving is an exhilarating experience that is suitable for all ages - from 3 to 103 years old.

Safe for kids, challenging for adults, exciting for teens, and realistic for skydivers, our state-of-the-art, fully-controlled, ultra-safe environment makes indoor skydiving accessible for people of any ability.

Fly your body just like a skydiver would after jumping out of a plane. Feel the incredible adrenaline rush of free-fall time.

Locality
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Jet Boat Extreme GoldCoast
Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour, Jet Boat Extreme New

Make the most of your time on the Gold Coast and embark on an adrenaline-packed adventure. Start the trip with a 55-minute jet boat ride and feel the rush of adrenaline buzz through your body as you make a splash out on the water.

Next, head to the Gold Coast's Marina Mirage heliport where yet more thrill-seeking awaits!

From your unique birds-eye perspective, soak up panoramic views of the city and the coastline, before returning to the heliport.

Locality
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
 Queensland Scuba Diving Company Wavebreak Island svuba diving
Wave Break Island Scuba Diving on the Gold Coast, Queensland Scuba Diving Company New

We are a PADI 5 star Scuba Diving Centre.

Enjoy the weightless experience of exploring the underwater world on the Gold Coast, Australia. Experience the thrill of breathing underwater on the calm water of the sheltered dive site on the Gold Coast.

Choose an introductory dive with an experienced PADI instructor or for those more experienced, you can go on a guided tour.

Your dive experience includes transport and the opportunity to hand feed the fish.

Locality
Wave Break Island, Gold Coast
Parasailing on the Gold Coast
Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise Water Sports New

The Gold Coast is one of the most popular locations for parasailing.  Fly solo, Tandem or Triple.

This activity is enjoyed all year round from ages 8 and over.  You'll be released to 350 feet into the air, when you can enjoy the incredible view of the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise.

If you're lucky, you might even be able to spot some of our incredible wildlife like Dolphins, turtles and Dugongs.

Locality
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Air T&G Helicopter Services
Ballina
(02) 6681 4915
Classic Aero Adventure Flights
Ballina
0432 318 282
PRO FLYTE Byron Bay/Lennox Head Hang Gliding School
Ballina
0427 257 699
Skydive the Beach and Beyond
Byron Bay Updated
1300 520 262 Updated
Vision Walks
Ballina
(02) 6687 4237
Byron Bay Charters
Brunswick Heads marina
0400 946 066
Out Of The Blue Adventures (formerly Byron Bay Cruises & Kayaks) Updated
Brunswick Heads marina
0407 522 422 Updated
Byron Bay Dive Centre Updated
Byron Bay
0494 094 915 Updated
Black Dog Surf School
Byron Bay
(02) 6680 9828
Byron Airwaves Hang Gliding School
Byron Bay
0427 615 950 Updated
Byron Bay Kitesurfing Updated
Byron Bay
0419 686 188 Updated
Byron Bay Surf School ( BSC, NSW NPWS lic.)
Byron Bay
1800 707 274
Cape Byron Kayaks
Byron Bay
(02) 6680 9555
Circus Arts
Byron Bay
(02) 6685 6566
GoSea Kayak
Byron Bay
0416 222 344 Updated
Kool Katz Surf School Updated
Byron Bay and Ballina Updated
0419 207 965 Updated
Mojo Surf Australia
Byron Bay
(02) 6639 5100 Updated
PLANULA Divers Retreat
Byron Bay
(02) 6680 9134
Skydive Byron Bay 
Byron Bay
1300 815 253 Updated
Style Surf School ( BSC and NPWS lic.)
Byron Bay
0416 162 969 Updated
Sundive Australia
Byron Bay
(02) 6685 7755
Surfing Byron Bay
Byron Bay
(02) 6685 7099

Byron Bay Ballooning (CASA approved operator)
Tyagarah via Byron Bay
1300 889 660
Byron Bay Microlights (HGFA certified)
Tyagarah via Byron Bay and Ballina Updated
0407 281 687 Updated
Byron Gliding Club (CASA Cert.# 536061)
Tyagarah via Byron Bay
0400 553 642 Updated
Byron Bay Skydiving Centre
Tyagarah via Byron Bay
(02) 6684 1323
OZ Paragliding and Hang Gliding Updated
Canungra
0457 287 200
Coolangatta Learn to Surf
Coolangatta
0417 191 629
Tandem Skydive Gold Coast
Coolangatta
(07) 5599 1920
Watersports Guru
Kingscliff
0430 082 890
Balloon Downunder
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
(07) 5500 4797 Updated
Wollumbin Dragon Boat Club Updated
Murwillumbah
0428 446 482 Updated
Big Trevs Watersports -
Hire equipment, Sailing & stand up paddle lessons, learn to surf
Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads
0404 606 508
Kirra Dive
Tweed Heads
(07) 5536 6622
Tweed Turtle Tours New
Tweed Heads South
0461 545 232
On Belay Climbing Updated
(formerly Indoor Rock Climbing Centre)
West Burleigh
(07) 5593 6919

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