Anastasia Smith
Incredible mountain ranges, verdant parks and a scenic bay are some of the captivating sites in Melbourne to savour nature at its best. As an adrenaline junkie, you can enjoy some of these picturesque vistas through your favourite activities. Check out some of the most daring ones.
Considered the fastest, most exciting and the highest adventure experience Skydiving provides the height of exhilaration with a freefall. The jump can be from 12,000 to 15,000 feet, and many adventure seekers include this in their list of things to do in Monash. Many of these locations are selected carefully for their stunning vistas such as St. Kilda Beach, Great Ocean Road, Torquay, Yarra Valley etc. The initial free fall pumps up your adrenaline leaving you exhilarated.
Experience the thrill of mountain biking through the rugged terrain of Victoria. Navigate bush slopes, potholes, and boulders as you race through Yarra Valley, Grampians, Goldfields, or other localities. There are trails for bikers of all skill levels. Mountain biking is a popular sport for many guests using properties such as PAKROYAL Monash Melbourne as these rides are possible throughout the year. However, the bikers must don the right gear considering the weather conditions.
Does hanging over the edge of a tall cliff with nothing but the surrounding air beneath you sound exciting? I am sure it does, Melbourne has many exciting places with natural rock specially selected for their safety while offering a spectacular view too. For beginners in abseiling this sport helps you overcome any fear of heights and savour the thrill of leaning out over the edge of the rock and rappelling down a rope while you take in the stunning views. There are experienced guides to ensure you are safe and secure enabling a smooth abseiling experience.
Victoria has a bevy of mountains, cliffs, and vertical slabs for those climbing fans to conquer the best they can. While the climbs are varied the landscape is diverse with ocean views, endless mountain ranges or lush vegetation offering the climbers the thrill of picking out their preferred terrain. Adventure seekers can pick up the more difficult climbs while the novices can gain confidence by trying less strenuous climbs. Mt. Arapiles is a haven for climbers and is ideal for experienced climbers with excellent views of the Victorian outback. The Grampians have trails for beginners and progressing to experienced climbers. Going through the Grampians you come across delightful waterfalls to feast your eyes and be inspired.
Get your adrenaline rushing with a ziplining experience. Melbourne has a host of ziplining experiences. There is one across the Yarra River, in a zoo, across parks and wetlands, and a tree ropes course in the Dandenong Ranges. These numerous operators provide an excellent aerial adventure of zipping through different terrains. Certain ziplining operators offer tours for two packages enabling 02 people to glide together. This superfast gliding activity is another action-packed adventure loved by many visitors.
Kayaking is an ideal way to explore the waters of Victoria and have an adventurous experience. It can be exploring the riverbanks in versatile Melbourne or going all adventurous by doing an ocean kayak tour. Find the one that suits you best among Yarra River, St. Kilda Beach, Mornington Peninsula, and many others. Based on the chosen waters your kayaking will be a mild experience or a more turbulent one.
