Stretch your legs with a holiday that gets your heart racing.
We've curated this list of the most amazing action and adventure holiday ideas, guaranteed to excite all of your senses. There are some beauties right here in our own backyard that you can start enjoying now, and others a little further away that we recommend adding to your travel bucket-lists.
Our team are ready and waiting to design your next holiday, even if it looks a little bit different than you thought. We can't wait to help you start exploring again.
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Lizard Island Resort
Lizard Island Resort
Lizard Island is one of Australia's most exclusive island resorts, located only an hour by scenic flight from Cairns and lying right on the Great Barrier Reef. This beautiful island is fringed by 24 stunning beaches and offers easy access to myriad underwater adventures. Snorkel over the garden of giant clams or swim with the unique potato cod at the famous dive site, the Cod Hole. Discover one of the islands' hiking trails or take a complimentary motorised dinghy and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch on one of the many secluded beaches. With a maximum of 80 guests at any one time, you're sure to find a special little spot all to yourself.
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Tour de Riesling Rail Trail, South Australia
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Tour de Riesling Rail Trail, South Australia
Fresh air and a bicyle ride with be a welcome break between your stops at some of Australia's oldest cellar doors in South Australia. Join Tour de Vines on a journey through the rolling vineyards, starting just two hours drive from Adelaide in Auburn. Discover Clare Valley, famous around the world for its Reisling, and enjoy tastings included at up to five cellar doors. This is a perfect three day adventure for a family or group of friends, eager to stretch their legs and enjoy the incredible wine regions of South Australia.
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Sal Salis, Ningaloo Reef, WA
Sal Salis Humpback Whale Swim Package
Have you ever wanted to swim alongside Humpback Whales? You'll experience just that as you wetsuit up, put on your snorkel and dive off your boat just out past the Ningaloo Reef in the north west coast of Western Australia. Interact with not only Humpback Whales, but whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, dolphins and dugongs before heading back to the calm waters on Ningaloo Reef for lunch and snorkelling. You'll sleep well in your 5-star Wilderness Tent at Sal Salis and enjoy full board daily.
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The Maria Island Walk
The Maria Island Walk for the Solo Traveller
No matter your fitness levels, The Maria Island Walk is bound to suit any traveller, offering a personalised four-day guided walk through one of Tasmania's most beautiful islands. Walk along the pristine beaches and ancient Blue Gum forests then relax with candlelit gourmet dining and comfortable accomodation in two wilderness camps and the heritage-listed Bernacchi House. The island has a resident population of two park rangers and an abundance of rare Tasmania wildlife. The local wombats are particularly cute.
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Indigenous & Wild QLD Tour, Crooked Compass
Indigenous & Wild QLD Tour
Experience the natural beauty and age-old wisdom of remote Australia in outback luxury, with an intimate tour led by the experts at Crooked Compass. Pairing 4WD exploration and trekking, you'll experience indigenous culture and history, rare wildlife encounters and an insider glimpse into one of Australia's oldest cattle stations. Your guides will showcase their secrets spots and recount stories of people and indigenous inhabitants, explorers and settlers who created the human history of this area. Your sunset-soaked evenings will be spent around a fitting campfire with sundowner drinks and a comfortable sleep in private glamping tents.
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Kimberley Complete Small Group 4WD Adventure
Kimberley Complete Small Group 4WD Adventure
This is perhaps one of the most popular 4WD adventures around. From a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls to standing under the beehive domes of the Bungle Bungle Range, you'll explore the Kimberley from every angle. Soak in the hot pools of Zebedee Springs, hike through Bell Gorge, explore Manning Gorge, 4WD along the Gibbs River Road - we could keep going... really! This is an adventure seekers dream Australian holiday complete with unforgettable experiences in 19 unique destinations and luxury accommodation along the way.
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Milford Bike, Hike and Kayak tour, New Zealand
Milford Bike, Hike and Kayak tour, New Zealand
Hop across the pond to experience the natural wonders of the Fiordland and the ever-enchating Milford Sound in New Zealand. Depart Queenstown and cycle through remote Glenorchy, Fiordland National Park and Te Anau, taking in captivating and remarkable mountain scenery. Travellers will aso be treated to a swim or kayak in Milford Sound, and walk along the famous Routeburn track. Prepare youself for a memorable journey exploring New Zealand's legendary landscape.
Pitcairn & Her Islands Expedition
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Pitcairn & Her Islands Expedition
Explore the unique and remote regions of Papeete and the Gambier Islands on an 18-day tour with Crooked Compass. Explore your more adventurous side with spellbinding water experiences, like swimming in the waterfalls of Tahiti Iti or snorkelling in azure blue waters. Or take to the high hills of Pitcairn Island on a hiking trek or enjoy bird-watching in Ducie. The adventures are endless on this exploration of thrills and memorable experiences.