Top 9 Christmas Holiday Action Adventures!

It’s Christmas time in Australia, the sun is shining, and the holidays are on. Our vast and diverse land is chock-full of action-packed adventures both far and wide as well as close to home. Here are our Top 9 spots for quick and easy day trips and destinations from our Aussie capitals, all perfect for families looking to add a bit of excitement to their holiday agendas. 

Treetop Adventure Park, Sydney
Located in Western Sydney, as well as across 14 other parks nationally, this adventure experience offers something for all ages, from high ropes courses and zip-lining amidst the lush greenery, to Segway tours, mountain bike hire, and even early years net courses (at selected locations) for very little ones. 

Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, Melbourne
A short drive from Melbourne (around 90 mins), Phillip Island's famous Penguin Parade is an unusual wildlife experience where you can watch little penguins return to shore at sunset to burrow down for the night. There are plenty of vantages from the boardwalk and viewing platforms to ensure you get a good peek, and the kids will just love it!

Rottnest Island, Perth
Accessible only by ferry from Perth, protected nature reserve Rottnest Island is a delightful holiday diversion packing in cycling, snorkelling, and a beloved quokka population—that’s a small and utterly adorable wallaby-like marsupial for those not in the know. Adventure, relaxation, and the cutest wildlife selfies… holiday gold!

River Torrens Kayak Tour, Adelaide
Get a unique eyeful of the stunning City of Churches with a kayak tour along the River Torrens, right in the heart of Adelaide. It’s a peaceful yet active way to explore the city’s scenic riverbank areas, so you can tick both the adventure and exercise boxes at once. 

Kangaroo Island, South Australia
A little further out of town—approximately 45 minutes by ferry from Adelaide—lies lovely nature-centric Kangaroo Island. It’s a bigger time commitment, but it sure is worth it for its amazing wildlife, stunning beaches, and adventure activities like sandboarding at Little Sahara.

Kangaroo Island, South Australia
A little further out of town—approximately 45 minutes by ferry from Adelaide—lies lovely nature-centric Kangaroo Island. It’s a bigger time commitment, but it sure is worth it for its amazing wildlife, stunning beaches, and adventure activities like sandboarding at Little Sahara.

Gold Coast Theme Parks, Queensland
The Gold Coast is undoubtedly home to the country’s best theme parks, including Warner Bros. Movie World, Dreamworld, Sea World and more. Thrilling rides, bold entertainment, and loads of holiday fun—buy a multi-park pass and give them all a go!

Freycinet National Park, Tasmania
While Tasmania offers no shortage of sensational natural wonders and adventures, just a few hours’ drive from Hobart will place you at the glorious Freycinet Peninsula, where picturesque landscapes and heart-pumping activities like hiking and sea kayaking await. 

Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales
Around 80km from Sydney, the stunning Blue Mountains are world renowned for their eye-popping rock formations, wild natural bushland, sweet towns, ancient culture, and activities galore including bushwalking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and camping. Only problem, you might not want to come home!

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