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| Lady Elliott Island |
1500m Race
Leave the SKINS and running shoes at home and feel the sand
between your toes with a leisurely stroll around Lady Elliott
Island. The island has a
circumference of approximately 1500m and is home to some of the best sights Queensland has to offer.
If you're there at the right time of year you may even share the sand with
hundreds of tiny turtle hatchlings as they make their way out to sea. www.ladyelliot.com.au
Diving
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| AJ Hackett Cairns |
Olympic divers display acrobatic excellence while leaping
from platforms of up to 10 metres, but in Tropical North Queensland you can
take it to a whole new level with a 50-metre plunge at Australia's
only bungy experience - AJ Hackett Cairns. With a menu of 16 different jump
styles including everything from a swan dive to a rooftop or BMX jump on offer;
you can work your way up to the perfect 10 score. www.ajhackett.com.au
Equestrian
Swap the dressage and show jumping for a horseback adventure
on Noosa's pristine North
Shore. Equathon, run by
three-time Olympian Alex Watson, offer two-hour rides through surrounding
bushland and along Noosa
North Shore
beach. For the true equestrian enthusiast, they also offer seven-day tours
through south-east Queensland's
finest trails. www.equathon.com
Sailing
Sure, Olympic sailing has its share of thrills and spills,
but nothing beats the feeling of the wind in your hair as you sail your way
around the Whitsunday
Islands. Sign up for an
Intro Sail Course with Sailing Whitsundays and you might just hook yourself a
new hobby while also exploring some of the best snorkelling spots and relaxing
on famous Whitehaven Beach. www.sailing-whitsundays.com
Boxing
Boxing bouts don't come any tougher than in Outback Queensland when Fred
Brophy's nomadic boxing tent comes to town. Travelling since the '70s, the
iconic Mount Isa Rodeo and Birdsville Races are now two of only a handful of
events where the boxing tent - the likes of which have been banned in all other
states and the USA - makes an appearance. www.isarodeo.com.au
Swimming
Aussies don't belong in chlorinated pools - they belong in
the ocean, stroking through salty brine under a glorious sun. Challenge
yourself in the Great Barrier Reef Swim, Heron Island
(18-22 October) and instead of following a black painted line, you'll swim
amongst coral gardens and abundant marine life. www.heronisland.com/oceanswims12.aspx
The backdrop to the triathlon at the London Olympics will be
typically British, boasting a swim and ride through Hyde Park and a run past Buckingham Palace,
but the Sunshine Coast gives the Queen a run for her
money in November when the Noosa Tri races into town. Entries are closed for
this year but you can still cheer from the sidelines or take the opportunity to
pace out the course yourself on any other weekend. www.noosatri.com.au
Cycling
Not quite up to Olympic standard? Bunyip Bike Tours are all
about taking your time and soaking up the scenery of the Gold Coast coastline
and hinterland. Opt for a Beach Safari, Wild Kangaroo Experience or Wine, Worms and Waterfalls
tour. www.bunyipbiketours.com.au
Canoe Sprint
It's not a race when it comes to canoeing or kayaking your
way around Queensland.
Enjoy a paddle at your own pace and discover Brisbane's winding river on a kayaking tour
with Riverlife. For a different spin (or stroke) try the popular Friday night
Paddle and Prawns or Saturday night Paddle and Riverside BBQ. www.riverlife.com.au
Trampoline
Trampoline Gymnastics is a relative newcomer to the Olympic
program but Circus Espace at Novotel Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast has been bouncing around for
years. Test out your gymnastic ability on the bungee trampoline and perform
flips and tricks eight metres up in the air. www.cirqueespace.com
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