Being one of the most popular tourist destinations, you will find many different exciting activities that you can do across Australia. There are numerous activities for those active and sporty people, there are also activities for those people who are into the arts, culture and music. There is truly something for everyone!

If you are a student at an Australian school, TAFE institute or University, you may be able to find sporting or cultural clubs at your education institute that organises regular outings and trips of your prefered activity. So, do keep an eye out for these clubs and organisations.

Furthermore, if you are experienced in an activity such as bush walking and you prefer to go solo,  even though it is not advisable, but there are also plenty of opportunities for that too. Just make sure that you do all the necessary research and make sure that you are well prepared and you should be good to go!

Must-sees and must-dos

Everyone who visits Australia enjoys visiting some of the most famous landmarks and attractions of Australia. In Sydney you can view the famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour. In Canberra, you can visit The Parliament House and the National Gallery of Australia. In Melbourne, look out for the Federation Square and the National Gallery of Victoria. When visiting Brisbane, you must check out the Gold Coast and other amazing beaches and surfing sites there, including Palm Beach and Mermaid Beach. Of course there is also the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday Island and Lizard Island. Uluru's Ayers Rock is also a must see. You might also want to check out the Kangaroo Island to say hello to some of the unique Australian wildlife including Kangaroos, Koalas, Wallabies, Echidnas and Platypuses. Oh and don't forget your cameras!                                                     


Bush walking, hiking and trekking

If you are a relatively active person who enjoys a bit of tranquillity and who enjoys exploring the outdoor in a country with vast land, rare faunas and floras, then you will need to make sure that you go bush walking, hiking or trekking around various spots in Australia. Popular spots for these activities are usually in Australian National Parks, Forests and Reserves. You can find many notable National Parks such as the Royal National Park, the World Heritage Blue Mountains National Park, and the Morton National Park in various parts of Australia. If you are very experienced and prefer to go solo, you can go walking, hiking or trekking by yourself almost everywhere in Australia... from mountains to forests to rain forests and desert areas.


Water sports

Australia is very well known for its beaches and its huge variety of water activities. Australia has more beaches than any other nation, so it is not surprising to find about 11,011 beaches along the the huge coastline of Australia. Surfing and simply going to the beach is extremely popular among Australians and many tourists. Other activities that you can enjoy include fishing, diving, jet boating, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, kitesurfing and windsurfing etc. Some of the most popular beaches include Bondi Beach in Sydney, Bells Beach in Victoria, Cottesloe in Perth and Gold Coast in Queensland and the list goes on!


Winter sports

Skiing is a popular winter sport. The most well known ski destinations include Thredbo, Charlotte Pass, and Selwyn Snowfields in New South Wales; Falls Creek, Mount Buller and Mount Baw Baw in Victoria; and Ben Lomond and Mount Mawson in Tasmania. Also, since Australia has mild winters, many outdoor sports can be played all year round with football and rugby being the two most popular.


Extreme sports

If you are into extreme sports, there are also numerous spots all across Australia (but mostly in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland) that will allow you to get your adrenaline pumping with activities such as bungee jumping, abseiling and skydiving.

There are hundreds of festivals held each year across Australia. For example, every year, you can visit Sydney in January for the Sydney Festival, you can participate in the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra in February, you can also visit Brisbane in July for the Brisbane Festival and you can go down to Melbourne in October for the Melbourne International Arts Festival etc. There are many more different kinds of festivals held during the year in different parts of Australia, you can go to the culture.gov.au website to get more detailed information and for a list of all Australian cultural, art and music events and festivals.

Other activities people enjoy doing is simply walking around cities, taking in the amazing scenery and views that Australia has to offer. Most people also enjoy bird watching, wildlife viewing and visiting Australian zoos and Parks.