Sunday, 24 September 2023

Outdoor adventures in New South Wales, Australia

Scenic World
New South Wales offers wildly diverse landscapes, dramatic scenery and a long stretch of coastline that all suit outdoor activities. 

The Blue Mountains 

Scenic World’s 270-metre-high cable way goes across the Jamison Valley in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. 

Beyond Skyway is the world's first rooftop cable car with guests able to climb onto the rooftop of its cableway for refreshments and uninterrupted views of eucalyptus forests, mountains and beyond. 

Other activities at Scenic World include taking a ride on the world's steepest train and exploring the ecosystems on the rainforest boardwalks. 

The Hunter Valley 

Hunter Valley Ballooning is located in the vineyards of The Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region. 

It has been taking adventurers on hot air balloon expeditions for more than 30 years on a flight over rolling vineyards, farmlands and mountains. 

Whale watching at Jervis Bay 

Jervis Bay 
From May to November each year, over 40,000 whales make their way along the 2000 km stretch of New South Wales coastline. 

With lookout points dotted along the coast, it’s the chance to spot the humpback and southern right whales, with Jervis Bay on the South Coast of New South Wales the state's premier whale watching spot. 

Meroo Head Lookout is the place to see the whales breaching and playing with their newborns on an epic boat tour with Jervis Bay Wild. 
www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/jervis-bay

Snorkelling at Shelly Beach in Sydney 

Shelly Beach. one of Sydney’s Northern beaches, is located in Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. 

It attracts snorkelers and divers to crystal clear water and an array of exotic marine life such as giant cuttlefish, whale sharks, octopus and eagle rays. 

Dive Centre Manly runs regular snorkelling and diving tours whilst Pro Dive Manly specialises in dive tours and specialised courses. 

Beach horse riding in Byron Bay 

Zephyr Horses, a coastal horse ranch in the town of Byron Bay, offers horse tours that cater to all abilities and ages. 

For children, the one-hour ‘Forest Trail’ ride is a way to get a glimpse of the area’s diverse flora and fauna. More experienced riders have the two hour ‘Forest to Beach - Sunrise or Sunset Tour’.

Biking down the Snowy Mountains 

Thredbo Mountains Bike Park
Opening November through to May, Thredbo’s Mountains Bike Park offers an extensive network of country trails, skills parks and the Cannonball Downhill Trail. 

Thredbo transforms into ski slopes once winter hits. 

Rainforest kayaking in The Tweed 

There’s the chance to paddle up the Rous River in the Bundjalung Country by Kayak, or explore subtropical rainforest along the serene Wobul Creek and estuarine habitat areas in The Tweed with the Cudgen Creek tour with Watersports Guru. 

 Ailsa Lamond at ailsa@blackdiamond.co.uk

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