Do you find yourself selecting your holiday destinations with a keen eye on the array of adventurous activities available? If this resonates with you, then Melbourne should definitely be next on your bucket list!
Melbourne boasts an abundant array of thrilling pursuits for those seeking real adventurous experiences. From skydiving to snorkelling, the city offers an expansive canvas of adventure that satiates your yearning for exploration.
In this blog, we look at some of the most popular adventure activities in Melbourne for you to explore.
Melbourne is among the few destinations in the world where you can enjoy some of the most beautiful hot-air ballooning experiences. Navigate the skies in a hot air balloon and enjoy the panoramic view of the city. Take a bird’s eye view of the city’s iconic landmarks like Albert Park, the Formula 1 racetrack, the MCG, Eureka Tower, and more. The Yarra River valley is especially one of the best places for hot air ballooning. Take a ride amidst the skies and enjoy a luxurious and tranquil experience.
Imagine freefalling from 14,000 feet above the ground, hurtling through the sky at 200 kilometres per hour, while the breathtaking cityscape, pristine beaches, and lush green fields stretch beneath you. Tandem skydiving is one of the most exciting things to do in Melbourne. Offering a minute of exhilarating freefall followed by a serene 7-minute canopy ride, it is the ultimate adventure for adrenaline seekers.
When quenching your thirst for adventure, it is vital to consider safety precautions. In Melbourne, you can enjoy skydiving with skilled instructors guiding you every step of the way. Soar through the sky and create some cherished memories that will stay with you forever.
Unwind amidst the lush green rainforests of Melbourne while suspended from zip lines that crisscross the treetops. This is one of the most exciting and fun outdoor activities in Melbourne. With trained professionals ensuring your safety, you can embrace the thrill of flying amidst nature. This adventure activity, spanning three to four hours, takes you to new heights of excitement and exhilaration, allowing you to forge a deeper connection with the natural world.
Melbourne’s lakes, rivers, and hidden waterways offer a unique perspective that can only be explored by kayak or canoe. Whether you’re gliding along the Yarra River or venturing into Lake Nagambie or Barwon River, kayaking unveils remote locations inaccessible by foot or road. For an adrenaline boost, consider guided white-water rafting on rivers like the Thompson and Mitta Mitta in the High Country.
When it comes to adventures in Melbourne, exploring the mesmerising underwater world of Melbourne through snorkelling is one of the best experiences. Equipped with gear and a sense of wonder, dive into locations like Merri Marine Sanctuary, St Leonards Pier, and Kitty Miller Bay. The summer months offer warm waters and optimal visibility for this adventure, allowing you to witness the captivating marine life and vibrant colours beneath the waves.
Another one of the great outdoor adventures in Melbourne is the treetop walk amidst the Otway Ranges. Embark on a thrilling treetop walk that elevates you 25 to 30 meters above the forest floor. This 600-meter-long elevated walkway offers panoramic views of Melbourne’s stunning scenery. The adventure is suitable for all ages, making it a must-try experience for families and thrill-seekers alike.
Go-karting in Melbourne is a top choice to enjoy adventure experiences in Melbourne. With various tracks offering different levels of difficulty and speeds, you can satiate your need for speed. Night racing at certain tracks adds an extra layer of excitement, turning your adventure into an unforgettable nocturnal experience.
The city of Melbourne stands as an expansive playground, inviting thrill-seekers and adventurers to partake in its bounteous offerings. There is no shortage of exciting things to do in Melbourne. Whether you’re freefalling from the sky, gliding above the city in a hot air balloon, or exploring the depths of the ocean, Melbourne offers an array of heart-pounding activities that will undoubtedly satiate your adventurous heart.
Experience Melbourne like never before with our hot air balloon flights. Liberty Balloon Flights ensures unforgettable and truly memorable hot air ballooning experiences. To know more, call us at 1800 22 55 66.
A day you shall never forget.
The evening BEFORE the flight, between 05:30 and 06:30 p.m. you will receive a text message to inform you if your flight is going ahead. You will receive details about the time and place to meet and what to expect the following morning.
If the weather is suitable, we will meet at the Hotel Windsor on 111 Spring Street as stated in your confirmation email, approximately one and a half hours before Sunrise. Yes, this is EARLY, especially in late Spring and early Summer when we can sometimes meet as early as 04:15 A.M. Our aim is to be in the air before Sunrise, not only to see the sunrise from a balloon over Melbourne but also because this is the safest moment of the day to fly, it is when the winds tend to be at their calmest. Our vehicles will drive you to our selected launch site where we proceed to inflate the balloon with the help of any passengers that are able and willing to participate in the preparations…this is meant to be fun and interesting. These gentle giants are MASSIVE and seeing them take shape as we first inflate them with cold air, later to heat the air with our powerful burners, is a lovely sight and experience, one which followers are welcome to come and watch as well.
Once all passengers are on board and after a short safety briefing, we will lift off and drift in the wind for approximately one hour, give or take, as the pilot will have to manoeuvre the winds at different heights to land the balloon in one of the many locations we are allowed to land on. Our vehicle will be following us during the whole flight. After we have landed, together with willing passengers, we proceed to pack the balloon away and we will drive you back to our original meeting place where you can enjoy an optional five-star champagne breakfast, truly the best way to finish your morning with us.
Yes, we start early! As early as 04:00 a.m. in the Summer and as late as 07:30 a.m. in Winter. We follow the Sun and tend to meet approximately 1½ hours before Sunrise at a convenient location which will be confirmed to you prior to the balloon flight. From here we will drive you, in our vehicles, to the launch site.
Hot air balloons float in the wind, so we have many different take-off locations, depending on the wind direction on the day. We like to call the experience “audience participation” which means, if you are game and able to, there are tasks for all who want to take part in this most ancient way to fly. Half an hour is what it takes to prepare these gentle giants. Once onboard we lift gently–so gently it constantly amazes passengers–you do not feel height-sick.
Ballooning is not an adrenaline sport, it is a sport where we contemplate, we admire, we see the sun casting shadows in the landscape, we hear the waking countryside, the city at dawn…. Ballooning is special. As an old English lady once said to us, “balloons are one of the few things built by humankind that truly enhance nature.” We enjoy what we do, and we aim to hear that you loved the morning you spent with us.
Yes, we start early! As early as 04:30 a.m. in the Summer and as late as 06:30 a.m. in Winter. We follow the Sun and tend to meet approximately 1½ hours before Sunrise at a convenient location which will be confirmed to you prior to the balloon flight. From here we will drive you, in our vehicles, to the launch site.
Hot air balloons float in the wind, so we have many different take-off locations, depending on the wind direction on the day. We like to call the experience “audience participation” which means, if you are game and able to, there are tasks for all who want to take part in this most ancient way to fly. Half an hour is what it takes to prepare these gentle giants. Once onboard we lift gently–so gently it constantly amazes passengers–you do not feel height-sick.
Ballooning is not an adrenaline sport, it is a sport where we contemplate, we admire, we see the sunrise above the horizon, we hear the waking countryside, the city at dawn…. Ballooning is special. As an old English lady once said to us, “balloons are one of the few things built by humankind that truly enhance nature.” We enjoy what we do, and we aim to hear that you loved the morning you spent with us.
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