Adventure Travel in Australia

Whether you love the land, the sky, or the sea, you can experience an endless roller coaster of adventure activities in Australia. There are locations and adventures that will keep your energy soaring both indoors and outdoors. You can explore Aussie culture, leap off a plane to skydive, and snorkel in the ocean all in one day if you really want!

Cairns is the “Adventure Capital” of Australia. Throw on a wetsuit in this tropical hotspot located in North Queensland where you can snorkel, scuba dive, and spot a Dory in the depths of the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll have the opportunity to skydive, bungee jump, or white water raft if you’re really feeling frisky too. To take a breather from the daredevil activities in Cairns, you can learn how to throw a boomerang and play a didgeridoo at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

Surf’s up, mate, in Byron Bay! This coastal laid-back town, located south of Brisbane, offers tourists the chance to learn how to master the Pacific Ocean waves on a surfboard with a little choreography and practice, but keep up your energy to kayak later with dolphins. To be adventurous or to be chill? There are answers for both moods in Byron Bay!

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From Australia’s tranquil beaches and its bright skyline, to New Zealand’s incredible landscape, to Fiji’s turquoise water, this trip was the ultimate getaway for teens trying to explore new parts of the world and interact with people from all walks of life. The itinerary was filled with opportunities to see new wildlife and tropical fish, adorable seals and whales. The experience will never be matched.

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Joining the surf instructor course in Australia at 40 was an unexpected yet unforgettable life chapter. I found myself learning just as much from the younger crowd as they did from me. The camp’s atmosphere was all about kindness, no judgment, just people living in the moment. From early sunrise surf sessions with dolphins to deep late-night conversations, every day was filled with meaning. The training was intense but rewarding, and the instructors were passionate and supportive. I made lifelong friends, reconnected with nature, and came home with a fresh perspective. I’d go back in a heartbeat, no hesitation.

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November 11, 2025by: Ryan Blumenthal - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Australia, New Zealand and Fiji Service

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From Australia’s tranquil beaches and its bright skyline, to New Zealand’s incredible landscape, to Fiji’s turquoise water, this trip was the ultimate getaway for teens trying to explore new parts of the world and interact with people from all walks of life. The itinerary was filled with opportunities to see new wildlife and tropical fish, adorable seals and whales. The experience will never be matched.

Wonderful experience

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10

Joining the surf instructor course in Australia at 40 was an unexpected yet unforgettable life chapter. I found myself learning just as much from the younger crowd as they did from me. The camp’s atmosphere was all about kindness, no judgment, just people living in the moment. From early sunrise surf sessions with dolphins to deep late-night conversations, every day was filled with meaning. The training was intense but rewarding, and the instructors were passionate and supportive. I made lifelong friends, reconnected with nature, and came home with a fresh perspective. I’d go back in a heartbeat, no hesitation.