Top Water Adventure Destinations in Australia

Experience unparalleled water adventures in Australia. Join a white water rafting adventure in the wilderness of Tasmania's World Heritage Site, or take a sailboat tour of Sydney Harbour. Challenge yourself with thrilling cage diving - brushing shoulders with great white sharks, or catch an Australian lungfish big enough to brag about to your friends. Whether you long to surf 10-foot crystal-clear waves or paddle a canoe through towering cliffs in ancient gorges, Australia can fulfill your wishes.

Lake Burley Griffin

Windsurfing — Australian Capital Territory, Canberra, Lake Burley Griffin; One unique aspect of Australia is that you can windsurf past numerous national institutions. For example, on Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, you can see judges in wigs walking down the stone steps of the High Court of Australia. Or, you can glide past other magnificent public buildings, including the National Gallery, Library, and Museum. Then, explore the city's lush woodlands. This place is very suitable for beginners of longboarding and slalom waterskiing. There are many shops by the lake that rent boating equipment, and you can also rent windsurfing boards there.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sailing — New South Wales, Sydney Harbour; admire this world-famous harbour from the deck of a sailboat. As you sail past islands, waterfront buildings, national parks, and beautiful bays and beaches, skillfully adjust the sails, steer the helm, and learn to tack. The harbour is dotted with numerous yacht clubs; choose one and join a half-day or multi-day sailing course. They offer a variety of courses. Rent a yacht and invite your friends for a sailing adventure.

Gippsland Lakes

Water skiing and wakeboarding — Victoria, Gippsland region; this is Australia's largest navigable inland waterway, a vast and tranquil lake area made up of interconnected lakes and lagoons, beloved by water sports enthusiasts. Sand dunes separate it from the remote beaches of Bass Strait. There are many tour companies offering courses and equipment, catering to both complete beginners and seasoned experts. Learn wakeboarding, practice stunts, or try barefoot skiing.

Cape York

Save the Turtles — Queensland, Cape York. Participate in the beachfront turtle rescue camping event held in Cape York, perfectly combining adventure, wildlife conservation, and cultural immersion. Stay in the Mapoon Indigenous community and work with locals and researchers to protect turtles from abandoned fishing nets and wild pigs. During the 6-day camping trip, track and measure turtle nesting sites, install pig exclusion devices around them, and use specially equipped 4WD vehicles to remove fishing nets from the beach. This is a rare opportunity to stay in a remote Indigenous community in Australia.
Surfing — Western Australia, Margaret River; head to Surfers Point to watch or participate in the Margaret River Pro surfing competition held annually in early April. Challenge the daunting left-hand waves at Yallingup, find your own surfing wave on the secluded beaches of Boranup, or try the right-hand waves at Injidup. If you are a complete beginner, it is recommended to take introductory courses offered by surfing schools, and then practice your surfing skills in the smaller wave areas at Redgate and the mouth of the Margaret River. Besides surfing, the area also boasts top-notch wineries, towering karri forests, and serene underground caves, adding to the adventure of your trip.

Port Lincoln

Dive with Great White Sharks — Port Lincoln, South Australia. Experience the thrilling cage diving and challenge your courage by facing the ocean's most ruthless predator, the Great White Shark. A short flight from Adelaide will take you to Port Lincoln, from where you can depart to the Neptune Islands, one of the world's most active regions for Great White Sharks. Capture precious photos that prove your fearless spirit.

Katherine Gorge

Canoeing - Northern Territory, Katherine Gorge. Join a canoeing and camping trip to explore the Katherine Gorge, which consists of 13 interconnected gorges. This is a world of rugged rocks and majestic scenery.