Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Adventure and sports

From weekend hikes to a jam-packed sporting calendar, adventure and sports play a huge role in the Australian way of life.

Get your thrills diving or snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef or white water rafting down Tasmania's Franklin River. Australia is a mecca for surfers, and we'll tell you where first-class waves crash across the country, from Western Australia's Margaret River to Bells Beach on the Great Ocean Road. Sports fans will find everything from cricket matches to camel races to get their heart pumping. Whether you like to cycle through the countryside or cheer along at world-class sporting events, you’ll find all the sports and adventure you need in Australia.

Discover Australian adventure

Gordon Dam, Strathgordon, TAS © Tourism Tasmania

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Adrenaline rushes found only in Australia

True North Cruise, The Kimberley, WA © North Star Cruises Australia

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Must-do activities in Australia

Margaret River Pro © aspworldtour.com

Events and festivals

12 Australian sports events worth travelling for

Couple cooking over the barbecue outside their tent on Noosa's North Shore © Tourism and Events Queensland/Ming Nomchong

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Australia's top camping spots

Waterline Charters, Wessel Islands, NT © Aussie Fly Fisher

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Great Fishing Adventures of Australia

Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, ACT © VisitCanberra

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The best bike paths and routes in Australia

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Things to do

Surfing guide to Australia

Moreton Island, Brisbane, QLD © Tourism Queensland

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Australia's best swimming beaches

Explore ocean activities

Tangalooma-Wracks, Moreton Island, Queensland © Scott Pass

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Australia's best diving spots

Diving in Australia isn’t limited to the Great Barrier Reef – read on to discover some of the best dive spots around the country.

Snorkelling with turtle at Ningaloo Reef, WA © Australia’s Coral Coast

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Australia's best snorkelling spots

Just beneath the surface of Australia's coastal waters lies a vibrant array of underwater treasures. Here's where you can see them...

Paddle Boarding at Coral Bay, WA © Tourism Western Australia

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Top spots for stand-up paddleboarding in Australia

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a great way to experience Australia's spectacular beaches, lagoons and waterways.

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Indigenous symbol - Natural Beauty

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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