Top 10 backpacker adventures in Australia

The big ones: tandem skydives, Tully River rafting, K'gari 4WD tag-alongs, sandboarding, surf lessons and Blue Mountains canyoning. Best-reviewed on Viator, with value counted.

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White water rafting
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Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive
4.8(1,627 reviews)4.5 hoursFree cancellation
Brace yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as you surge through the heart of...
From A$130See on Viator
K'gari 4WD
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Dingos 3 Day K'Gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Tag-Along Tour
5.0(1,128 reviews)3 days
Dingo's K'gari Adventures is a fun-filled, self-driven three-day adventure that allows you to experience all the highlights of K'Gari (Fraser Island) by 4WD. Departing from Rainbow Beach...
From A$659See on Viator
White water rafting
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Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive
4.9(698 reviews)12 hoursFree cancellation
Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland, white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure plunges you into the...
From A$160See on Viator
Sandboarding
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Unlimited Sandboarding
4.7(296 reviews)1 to 3 hoursFree cancellation
One of the most unique activities in Australia, Sandboarding. The thrill of sliding down a 40-50 mtr high dune in the amazing Worimi Conservation Lands Birubi Beach, is one you will never forget...
From A$43See on Viator
Surf lesson
5
Award Winning Byron Bay Small Group Surf Lesson for Beginners
4.9(212 reviews)3 hoursFree cancellation
Experience the thrill of catching your first wave or improving your surfing with Australia's favourite surf school in world-famous Byron Bay. As one of only a select few licensed surf schools...
From A$89See on Viator
Abseiling
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Brisbane: Story Bridge Adventure Climb
4.9(809 reviews)1.5 hoursFree cancellation
Best thing to do in Brisbane. Climb Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge. Discover Brisbane from above while laughing, celebrating together, connecting and creating memories with Brisbane's most...
From A$150See on Viator
Skydive
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Airlie Beach Tandem Skydive Over the Whitsunday Islands
4.5(264 reviews)3 hoursFree cancellation
Skydive Airlie Beach tandem jump from up to 15,000ft is not to be missed during a visit to the Whitsundays. With such stunning views over Whitsunday islands and coastline it has to be one of the...
From A$375See on Viator
Jet boat
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Gold Coast & Surfers Paradise - Parasail & V8 Jetboat Combo
4.8(79 reviews)3 hoursFree cancellation
• Enjoy the thrills of parasailing for you and a friend or partner in this tandem experience • Soar in the sky 400ft high above the Gold Coasts broad water taking enjoying all the breath taking...
From A$155See on Viator
Canyoning and abseiling
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Full-Day Canyoning Experience at Stunning Empress Canyon
5.0(98 reviews)8 hoursFree cancellation
Our most popular canyoning adventure, Empress Canyon is simply stunning. Your day includes canyoning, abseiling, water jumps and a 30 metre waterfall abseil. No experience is necessary - we teach...
From A$345See on Viator
Skydive
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From Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Mission Beach
4.8(44 reviews)2 hoursFree cancellation
Renowned as one of Australia’s top skydiving locations, Mission Beach delivers breathtaking views over the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands and World Heritage listed rainforest. Every skydive...
From A$385See on Viator