Australia has been blessed with every kind of water sport imaginable! From the extreme to the more sedate, it's all here. Australia ia famous for its unpolluted coast lines and pristine rivers, lakes and waterholes.
Surfing is popular everywhere. If you don't have a board, often seaside hostels have boards which they loan out free, or surf shops that will hire them out.
You can fish in Australia on rivers and lakes, off piers or small boats, or out at sea where marlin and other game fish are caught. Windsurfing, sailing, white-water rafting, sea-kayaking and canoeing are also extremely popular, and you'll be able to rent equipment and get instruction in almost any town. Enjoying the water doesn't necessarily involve any special effort or equipment, but if you want it, there are plenty of activities on offer.
Kite Surfing
Kite Surfing is the fastest growing extreme water sport in the world. What better way can you think of to pump high volumes of adrenalin through human veins? It is a combination of surfing, windsurfing, and paragliding, how could you ask for? For more information on kite surfing organisations around Australia, and safety rules, visit AKSA.
Parasailing
Parasailing gives you the ultimate view of the picturesque landscapes while enjoying the water as well. Fly high into the sky from behind one of the jetboats that take you on wonderous journeys around the many lakes and rivers. You get to experience the rush of being pulled so high behind a high powered boat, and breathtaking views at the same time and experiencing the rush of your life. There's no need to be scared because this is guaranteed to be an exciting adventure!
