The first state of Australia hasn’t let its decorated history prevent it from embracing a range of 21st century activities.
In what can safely be said is unique to Sydney, the most famous attraction is undoubtedly the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb. Only ten years old, the activity takes you 134 metres above the city, allowing amazing views of the ocean to the east and the Blue Mountains to the west, not to mention the world famous harbour below your feet.
If you’d prefer the chance to see the sights from a lower height, a jet boat around the renowned harbour is a chance to combine high-speed action with unbeatable sightseeing. Operating almost every day bar Christmas, you’ll get a chance to experience 270 degree spins, sideway slides and fishtails.
For something a world away from the harbour, try out the outdoor laser skirmish. Out in the bush, each participant is issued with a harmless infra-red laser gun to fire at your enemies and help your team complete the eight missions on offer.
If playing war is not your cup of tea, then sample the world famous Blue Mountains in style, in an aerobatic bi-plane. The pilot will take you on a dive down into the Burragorang Valley, Australia’s answer to the Grand Canyon, before flying high above the eucalyptus trees, ending with a fly-past of the magnificent Three Sisters. If you so wish, you can even do a loop-the-loop in the air, giving you a story you can live off for the rest of your life.
NSW also offers white water rafting in Penrith – on a course used for the kayaking at the 2000 Olympics – and Grade 3 and 4 courses in Coffs Harbour, as well as countless opportunities for sky diving and a range of race tracks specialising in different cars for petrolheads.
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