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Are you a bit of a daredevil? Do you live and breathe for adventures, athletics and adrenaline rushes? If your answer to these questions is a resounding "yes", you’ve come to the right place. Let me tell you about three of the craziest activities that you can experience in Australia. Travel insurance, bravery and stamina are all required – if you’ve got the stuff to take the Land Down Under by storm, read on. White Water Rafting in Cairns If your heart is set on visiting Cairns in North Queensland, you’re sure to find plenty of natural excursions that will tickle your fancy. Although exploring the Cape Tribulation Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef is certainly worthwhile, you’ll get the best thrill from a white water rafting tour. Situated a mere 20 minutes from Cairns, the wild waters of the Barron River are the dream of every adrenaline junkie. For the perfect athletic challenge, let yourself be tossed around by the foaming currents and use teamwork to navigate your way through the untamed streams. Need I say more? Diving with Sharks in Port Lincoln South Australia’s Port Lincoln has an amazing (but terrifying) activity on offer: diving into the ocean and waving hello to the sharks. No, I’m not kidding – Port Lincoln is the only place Down Under that allows tourists to see sharks up close. Luckily, you’ll be protected by a cage and – if you’re wise – by Australia travel insurance. To recover from the adrenaline shock of this once-in-a-lifetime event, there’s nothing quite like swimming with the area’s sea lions, which are not only endangered species but are also incredibly friendly. Abseiling the Gordon Dam If you thought that the last two activities were extreme, just wait: Tasmania’s Gordon Dam is a whole other level of intense. As the world’s highest abseil, roping your way down the dam’s wall is nothing short of thrilling... and scary. If feeling your heart throb in your chest and seeing a seemingly endless drop beneath your feet embodies your idea of fun, you’re in for a real treat. Thrill-seekers will be especially happy with the dam’s uninterrupted 140-metre drop, which will make all of your past adventures seem unbelievably tame. Rafting, diving and abseiling in Australia are certainly not for the faint-hearted, but will give you a much-needed adrenaline boost and serious bragging rights. However, be warned that most insurance policies do not cover these extreme activities, so it’s vital to invest in the correct kind before leaving for your epic escapade. Time to get extreme! Patrick Chong is the Managing Director of InsureMore, an award-winning team of specialists in global single trip, family and annual travel policies including Australia travel insurance. Besides offering great deals on travel insurance, Patrick also collects and shares the best free travel competitions to help his clients get the most out of their holidays.
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