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Alternative Activities Gold Coast Style

Tue Sep 30 2008
 

 

So you have booked your Gold Coast holiday and now you are looking for some things to do when you have had enough of reading a book by the pool side. Well why not try something on the extreme side or even take in a bit of nature. To make this a little easy to organise on your next trip, we have put together some information on a couple of activities you might find exciting.

 

Australia is famous for its extreme sports. Jet boat extreme in Australia's Gold Coast area is an adventure sport which is action packed and exhilarating. Brace yourself in for 45 minutes of adrenaline rushing pure wet fun. The speeds that these beauties reach are more than 80km/hr. The quarter of a million worth 600 horsepower Turbo Charged Jet Boat will satisft any tourist"s need for speed and thrills. The ride includes 360 degree spins. It’s available at Surfers Paradise for $35 per person. This activity is available at Surfers Paradise from $40 per person.

Thunderbird Park is another attraction that is close to the Gold Coast region. Spread over 112 hectares of the Tambourine Mountains, you can take in the breathtaking sights, sounds and colors of Australian wildlife and discover the parks rich geological oasis. For something completely different, why not try fossicking which is a very popular activity at the park.

There are also beautiful landscapes and rain forests to enjoy with a variety of species of flora & fauna. Searching for the hidden treasure in Australia’s largest mines of Thundereggs.

While you are there other activities include walks in the national park and watching wild animals up close and personal. There are several housing and lodging facilities available in the national park area. They offer comfortable housing and the package also includes guided tours around the area.

Jet skiing is another sport enjoyed by the travelers when they come to Gold Coast. There are Jet Ski specialists at Marina Mirage and Surfers Paradise. Under the watchful eye of these specialists you get to live your dream, drive a jet ski by yourself. Turn and twist as you like. If you want to discover a bit more of area on the back of jet ski, why not follow the path from Southport to North Stradbrokre Island, this is the best way to see the thriving coastal ecosystem. Bookings are paid by cash or credit card and a 30% fine is incurred in case of cancellations with less than 48hrs notice. All equipment is provided on the site. All guests required at the wharf 30 minutes prior to departure for safety briefings and documentation. Pricing is based per ski not per person so bring a friend and halve the costs.

Other activities are marine animal viewing and sightseeing. The duration of a booking can be anywhere between 1-2 hrss. Sunglasses, sunscreen, swim wear etc are things you should bring or wear. Finally you must not miss out on the scuba diving and surfing that the tourists enjoy the most. Gold Coast Australia is filled with activities which can keep any tourist entertained and happy for plenty of days.

 
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