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Bungy jumping -

If you're into the thrill of being dropped from high above, or are looking to let go of your fears, bungy jumping is worth a try!

Bungy jumping is an extreme sport that can be practised in many places across Australia and New Zealand, click through to find out exactly where!

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Most popular bungy jumping destinations -

According to Travel Triangle, the best places for bungy jumping down under are in Cairns, Gold Coast, and Brisbane. 

These are some of the most popular places:

- Bungy Jump Gold Coast, QLD

- AJ Hackett in Cairns, QLD

- Bungy Australia in Brisbane, QLD (the only man-built crane bungy in Australia and also one of the scariest jumps down under!)

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The scariest bungy jumping destinations -

According to Experience Oz, these are the scariest and most daring bungy jumping spots in Australia and New Zealand:

- Hanmer Springs near Christchurch, NZ

- Bungy Jumping near Kingston Park Raceway in Brisbane, QLD

- Auckland's Harbour Bridge, NZ

- Agroventures’ Rotorua bungy, NZ

- Kuwarau Bridge bungy, NZ

- The Ledge Jump in Queenstown, NZ

- Far North Queensland’s bungy in Cairns, QLD

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Cliff camping -

Ever wondered what it is to wake up in the clouds? Cliff camping is as good as it gets.

It's also a daring and dangerous extreme sports around, as well as a one-man-show per tent. 

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Places where to camp hanging off a cliff -

The highest cliff camping spot in Australia is in the Mount Buffalo gorge in NSW, according to Unleashed Unlimited.

The Red Cliffs in the Sunraysia region of VIC is also a good destination where to try out the brave activity. 

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According to Gaia Adventures, cliff camping is as rewarding and dangerous as cliff climbing and abseiling, only with the end reward of unwinding as you take in the views. 

What do you think, will you give cliff camping a try (if you haven't already)?

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Shark diving -

It's a sport for the thrill-seeking and the brave-hearted or anyone else who just really likes sharks up close and personal. 

Australia is one of the top destinations for shark diving. 

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Best spots for shark diving down under -

There are various locations and places where to shark dive in Australia, but here are some of the most popular ones, according to Travel Triangle:

- Manly Sea Life Sanctuary, NSW

- Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, VIC

- Shark Cage Diving with Calypso Star Charter at Port Lincoln, SA

- Underwater World Sea Life Aquarium, QLD

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The shark diving experience -

Shark diving is usually a full-day experience, with guides that ensure your safety and well-being throughout the process. To shark dive, no formal diving experience is required.

Prices for shark diving can vary between $150 to $2000, depending on the type of shark you will be diving with.

Usually, the bigger or more rare the shark is, the pricier it is.

Note that shark diving and swimming with sharks are very different, and with different types of sharks!

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Hang gliding -

Was flying the superpower you wished for as a kid, or even still today? Hang gliding is pretty much the closest thing humans can get to flying.

Lucky for you, it's also a pretty popular adventure sport in Australia. 

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Where to go hang gliding -

Some of the best destinations to go hang gliding in Australia, according to web searches and reviews, are:

- Byron Air hang gliding, NSW

- High Adventure Airpark in Laurieton, NSW

- Bald Hill in the Illawarra Range, NSW

- Dynamic Flight Park, VIC

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If you're eager to fly -

If you get hooked on the sport, you can join the Hang Gliding Federation of Australia (HGFA) and build on your hang gliding skills. They have clubs, school and events across the country. 

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Rock climbing and abseiling -

Australia is home to countless rugged cliffs, monolithic rocks, mountain ranges, and many other rocky landscapes that are ideal for climbing and abseiling—if that's your jam!

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Best spots for rock climbing and abseiling -

Google searches will show you endless amounts of rocky formations to climb. 

According to Climb Europe and Viator, these are the best places down under where to reach for the sky climbing:

- Mount Arapiles, VIC

- Mount Buffalo, VIC

- The Grampians, VIC

- Kangaroo Point Cliffs, QLD

- Mount Tibrogargan, QLD

- Launceston’s Cataract Gorge, TAS

- Mount Geryon, TAS

- The Blue Mountains, NSW

Please note that these places each have specific companies or tours that sell package trips for climbing -  if that's what you're after.

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Hiking the Blue Mountains - In addition to climbing, Sydney's Blue Mountains is a scenic mountain range perfect for all kinds of outdoor activities—specially hiking, the best way to exercise and enjoy the views.

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Hiking the Blue Mountains -

There is so much to see in the Blue Mountains!

The Three Sisters (pictured), Katoomba Scenic World, Leura Cascades Picnic Area and the Blue Mountains National Park area as a whole are just some of the attractions where to enjoy the landscape, flora, and fauna of the magnificent region.

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Hiking the Blue Mountains - Even if it is just to take a simple stroll through one of the many guided pathways, the Blue Mountains World Heritage Site is a place that is bound to soothe your soul and lift your spirits.

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Adventure caving -

Wonder underground in some of the most haunting and eerie caves in Australia. 

Most caves down under have pathways and tunnels which take you through the dug-out areas. However, there are also caves where you can go beyond the railings and through narrow openings—that's adventure caving. 

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Best places for adventure caving -

Some of the best places for adventure caving, according to Travel Triangle, are:

- Jenolan Caves in the Blue Mountains, NSW

- Carey’s Cave in Wee Jasper, NSW

- Mammoth Cave in Boranup, WA

- Jewel Cave in Deepdene, WA (biggest in the region)

- Capricorn Caves in Rockhampton, QLD

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Underground in the dark -

A huge part of adventure caving is walking on guided and bridged pathways, but in the dark! 

That said, if you are visiting a cave make sure you go prepared or see that they have equipment on the spot for use or rent.

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White water rafting -

All you need is a rapid, boat, and you're set to go! Well, maybe not that easy but almost. Australia is home to so much diverse nature, counting bodies of water too.

Also, it's a sport that both pros and beginners can enjoy. It's also one of the most popular extreme sports to get involved with.

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Where to go white water rafting -

White water rafting is a sport you can enjoy in almost every state in Australia, here are some of the most popular destinations, according to Viator:

- Tully River, QLD

- Franklin River, TAS

- Murray River, NSW

- Mitta Mitta River, VIC

- Barron River in Cairns, QLD

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White water rafting equipment and prices -

For white water rafting you need an inflatable rafting boat, life jacket, helmet, rescue throw bags, and a wetsuit or drysuit depending on where and what time of the year you are rafting. All this is usually provided by the rafting guide or tour operator.

Prices across Australia tend to start at around $70, depending on how long the tour is and the number of people.

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Kiteboarding -

This would not be an Aussie list without a surf-related extreme sport!

Kiteboarding combines surfing, sailing, snowboarding, and paragliding into one—which makes it an extreme sport— and apparently isn't as easy as it looks.

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Kiteboarding destinations down under -

Kiteboarding is by far one of the most common and popular adventure sports in Australia. There are also many places where to enjoy it, here are a few:

- Phillip Island, VIC

- Byron Bay, NSW

- Surfers Paradise, NSW

- Bells Beach, VIC

- Margaret River, WA

- Broad Beach, QLD

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Kitesurfing vs kiteboarding -

Kitesurfing is a style or way of kiteboarding, which is dependant of wave riding and uses surfboards.

Kiteboarding uses boards that look more like snowboards and that are specific to the extreme sport.

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Skydiving -

Skydiving combines the flying aspect of hang gliding with the more of an acute or speedy descend, with a trusty parachute. 

As you may have guessed, it's also a very popular extreme sport in Australia! 

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Where is best to skydive -

Due to its popularity, there are many places where you can practice the sport down under. 

To reign it down, here are top five places to skydive in Australia, according to Nomads World:

- Gantheaume Point, Broome, WA

- Mission Beach, QLD

- Wollongong Beach in Sydney, NSW

- Byron Bay, NSW

- Lee Point Beach in Darwin, NT

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Skydive into the sunset -

According to Skydive Jurien Bay, the extreme sport can cost between $270 and $550 per dive, depending on how high you are dropped into the sky.

But does skydiving into a stunning sunset really have a price? 

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