Australian adventure travel presents the brave, the rough and ready, and those with a drive to conquer Australia’s vast landscapes and numerous challenges with something to ponder. Given the fact that the vast majority of the Australian continent is uninhabitable for a large portion of the year, navigating your way across the country as someone looking for a little adventure and many life-changing experiences can be difficult, especially for first-timers. From the Great Barrier Reef to the outback, Australia’s often aggressive natural landscapes make for stimulating experiences, but also incredibly rewarding, immersive travel if you know how to do it right. This is the ultimate guide to conquering Australia’s vast distances, intense weather, and diverse terrain to enjoy the adventure holiday of a lifetime.
Travel Smart
Though Australia is the smallest continent, it’s still BIG. Adventure travel is a massive pursuit across the country, so there’s every chance that you’ll need to cover great distances to get to all the locations you’ll want to experience on a quintessentially Australian trip. While road trips are popular in the land down under, they do take up a large portion of travel time, leaving less time to enjoy the adventures you’ve travelled a long way to have. The best way to cover the often enormous distances between one destination and the next is to book a small charter plane for the duration of your travels. Not only does this take care of vast distances you’ll likely need to traverse in a much shorter time-span than road travel would, but it also offers respite from the often incredibly hot weather as well as the kind of comfort and luxury you’d find in a first-class hotel. We advise booking a smaller jet instead of a larger model because there is a definite lack of airport facilities in rural Australia and the outback. While big cities will have better facilities, it’s simpler to choose one model of jet that will be able to land in urban and rural areas with equal ease. Take your comfort in the air and your adventures on the ground and in the water. The perfect balance!
Do Your Research
Careful consideration and no small amount of research will make your Australian adventure trip one to remember. There are many things to consider when undertaking an adventure holiday in Australia, but begin with these.
Destinations
There are many adventure destinations spread out across this stunning country. From the Blue Mountains (hiking), Daintree Rainforest (hiking, river tours), Sydney (the bridge climb), and Uluru-Kata Tjuṯa National Park (rock formations, indigenous cultural experiences) to Katherine Gorge (river cruises), Bruruy Island (ocean experiences, marine life) the Snowy Mountains (snow experiences and hiking) and Kakadu National Park (diverse landscapes, wildlife) and more, Australia has a lot to offer so you’ll need to narrow the list down.
The Flora and Fauna You May Encounter
Once you know your destination, it’s time to research all the flora and fauna you’ll encounter. Australia is known all over the world for its harsh climate, challenging landscapes, and a collection of creatures that ranges from the adorable to the downright deadly. An understanding of the flora and fauna you’re going to encounter will help prepare you and allow you to fully enjoy the locations you’ve chosen to explore. You may need to carry medications with you in case of bites or stings, and you’ll certainly need to know where the closest towns and hospitals are, to be safe. Australia is stunningly beautiful, but not without its natural dangers.
The Weather
Plan your travels to avoid the worst of the summer weather and the heaviest rains of the rainy season. Many seemingly innocuous landscapes can turn in an instant in the right conditions and cause drastic travel delays that eat into the time it’ll take to traverse the continent. Research the weather at your destinations, and you’ll be well prepared and forewarned.
The Nature of Your Adventures
The kind of adventures you’re planning to have will dictate how much time you need for travel and how much time you’ll need for the experiences you came to have. Understanding the time constraints placed upon your experiences beforehand allows you to plan flights across long distances without wasting a second that you could be enjoying on the ground.
Book Ahead of Time
Planning well in advance allows for a more carefully implemented travel strategy. Allocate more time than you think you’ll need to plan your trip and begin earlier than you think you need to (you can thank us later!). Not only is this practical advice to get the best experiences and most enjoyment out of a trip, but it might also benefit you in terms of getting an excellent deal on your travel, accommodation, and experiences.
Pack Wisely
While you’ll be well looked after in the air on your private jet, life on the ground may be a little different if you’re looking for a rugged adventure. Any car trips, camping, or walking should be undertaken with care, so pack wisely. Always include the following:
- Thermal under layers
- Warm and cool clothing for changing temperatures
- Swimsuits, the highest possible SPF, a hat, polarised glasses
- Sturdy hiking boots that finish above the ankle, hard-wearing socks
- Comprehensive first-aid kit and anti-venoms
- Headlamp
- Binoculars
- Emergency beacon
- A water supply and purifying ingredients for found water sources
- Emergency rations
Australian Adventure Awaits
Armed with the knowledge of how to comfortably traverse great distances and how to be ready for anything that the majestic, extreme, and beautiful country of Australia can deliver to you, you’re ready for the adventure holiday of a lifetime.
