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 Bringing out the weekend warrior! |
8-10 New Street Hawthorn Melbourne, VIC 3122 Australia |
Constantly challenging yourself is often the best way to extract the real person within. Trying out Adventurama's range of activities will bring out the weekend warrior in even the meekest of souls. White water rafting, water skiing, sea kayaking, ballooning, surfing, rock climbing or abseiling are on the menu and, rest assured, once you have conquered one of those, another will beckon as your self-confidence surges. Children aged under 12 are not catered for, while those aged from 12 to 18 need special permission to participate from a parent or guardian. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Extreme adventure tours |
Level 3, 150 Albert Road South Melbourne Melbourne, VIC 3205 Australia |
If you have a taste for adventure, Atomic Dog should have something for you. Activities include hot air ballooning, skydiving, white water rafting, abseiling, rock climbing, scenic flights and race car rides. They also offer combination packages and trips of up to five days. Staff are fully trained to guarantee a fun and challenging time in a safe environment. All safety and specialist equipment is included in the cost and some meals and transfers are provided depending on the tour. Sample prices are: Hot air ballooning: AUD220 per person including preparation, one hour flight and cooked breakfast. Tandem sky-dive: AUD325. Tours vary from one or two hours, half day, full day up to five days. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cliffhanger Climbing Gym |
Corner Dohertys Road & Grieve Parade Altona North Melbourne, VIC 3025 Australia +61 3 9369 6400 http://www.cliffhanger.com.au |
Someone was once asked why they liked to climb mountains. The answer was something along the lines of because they are there. This is an answer that also holds true at Cliffhanger Climbing Gym. The complex, which is only a 15-minute drive from the city centre, has more than 1,000 square metres of different climbing surfaces, ranging from easy to very challenging. The feel of outdoor climbing is well replicated, and there are no time limits, so there is no need to rush and injure yourself. The gym also runs tours to various climbing locations around Victoria. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spot Wildlife by Moonlight |
9 West ridge Road Melbourne, VIC 3777 Australia +61 (0)3 5962 5150 http://www.ecoadventuretours.c... |
To experience Australian wildlife, take a night walk with Eco-Adventure Tours. Many bush animals are either nocturnal or become most active at twilight. As you follow your guide into the mountain forests, you'll spot eyes glinting in the darkness and hear the rustle of animals in the undergrowth. Animals often seen or heard during the tour include possums, kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, bats and wombats. Night tours last around two hours, starting at dusk. The company also runs daytime nature walks. Tours need a minimum of 4 people to run and are subject to good weather. Tour prices: Adults AUD22.50; children AUD16.50; concession AUD20. Disabled access tours available by arrangement. -Jo-Anne Woodward Review © 2007, Wcities |
 For the adventurous |
374 Little Bourke Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia +61 (0)3 9600 0599 http://www.bogong.com.au |
This large store is focused on serious adventure sports. It specialises in equipment for bush walking, rock climbing, adventure travel, cross-country skiing, mountaineering and sea kayaking. Tools for rock and ice climbing include ice axes and crampons, karabiners, ropes and harnesses. You will find cross country ski boots, poles and skis, as well as hiking and mountaineering boots and packs. They have a great selection of new and second-hand books, and a video hire service. Clothing includes "rainshells", insulating clothing, and thermals to survive the toughest demands and harshest conditions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Float high above terra firma |
541 Middleborough Road Box Hill North Melbourne, VIC 3129 Australia +61 3 9890 0339 http://www.gowildballooning.co... |
There is nothing quite like floating high above terra firma at dawn, enjoying a glass of champagne and seeing the sun rise over the horizon. That scenario is offered by Go Wild Ballooning, one of the main operators of hot air balloons in the Yarra Valley. There is a range of crafts available, the largest holding 16 people. The norm is to take groups of approximately ten people for a one-hour sunrise float, starting from somewhere in the Yarra Valley (depending on the wind conditions). This concludes with a champagne breakfast. Admission: From AUD220 per person (including breakfast). Discounts available for children and groups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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