What are some good Australian holiday destinations for thrill seekers?

1. It may sound cheesy but I went up to the Gold Coast and went on this boat ride called the “Scream Machine” and sat right at the front and it was truly so scary I thought I was going to die.

   The boat literally surfs waves, and when you’re at the front you lift right out of the water and slam back down - we weren’t strapped in and I was sure I was going to fall out or we were going to flip or something.

2. Canyoning in the Blue Mountains is awesome fun Grant.

   Or head to Thredbo during the summer and do some downhill mountain biking. Yeah man, can you handle it????

3. Hi Grant
   I tried white water rafting for the first time in Cairns, Qld and it was the best time I’ve ever had.
   I’d also like to try hanggliding at Stanwell Tops, NSW.
4. How about staying home with your girlfriend and relax with her and both your families for a couple of weeks and then go on an adrenaline rush together. After all the excitement, both of you can wind down together. But being together is an adrenaline rush anyway.
5. Thrill… Go four wheel driving at Mt Cole with my two sons… That will put you to the test…Or you could be game enough to go motor bike riding with them……
6. aw jeez u guys are all just jealous! Grant u are a true sweetie and id recommend going to Airlie Beach. I spent 12 months up there and its heaven on a stick.
7. Hi Grant,

   Ignore the haters! I personally love sharing my holiday experiences of our great country to enable others to get out there & have a good look around!

   The biggest adrenaline rush holiday I have had was to The Horizontal Water Falls in Northwest Western Australia. I flew by seaplane from Broome to Talbot Bay where we were offloaded to a mother ship, then onto jet boats to explore the Falls. For those who are unaware the Horizontal Falls are caused by the volume of water rushing out at the turn of the tide through a small space between two pieces of land. Due to the height produced by the force of the water it appears to drop thereby giving the impression of a water fall.

   At this particular place there are huge whirlpools and danger is imminent as you are in crocodile & shark infested waters! I actually was lucky enough to join a private catamaran here & explore the coast between Talbot Bay & Broome over a ten day period. This part of the coastline is unaccessable by road.

   It was the best experience I’ve had travelling around this awesome country we call home - I say “we are so lucky to have such a beautiful backyard, why go overseas?”

8. Margret river in WA has lot of treacherous surf, It’s good place for surfers of any skill level.
9. Have you tried the theme parks on the Gold Coast. There is also The Big Pineapple on the Sunshine Coast. Also there is the Whitsunday Islands just north of Mackay in North Queensland. I hope this will help you with your Australian holiday.
10. Do a trip around on a motorbike anywhere in Oz. I recommend coastal roads to start for some good hair raising experiences not to mention superb views. From Sydney head South through the National Park and keep going through some awesome riding through Stanwell park and over Seacliff bridge. Go through Gerringong to Nowra. Ride down to the B23 at Cann River and follow up to Cooma. Head out to Kiandra and take the road across the mountains to Khancoban. Head off to Bright. Then head towards the Great Ocean Road etc etc etc. This gets you to multiple destinations and you get the thrill on the way.
11. A J Hackett bunjee jumping at Kuranda just out of Cairns. Once that elastic snaps back and you realise you’re not going to die it is the biggest rush ever
12. For a once in a life-time experience, where your heart literally ends up in your mouth, head for Tasmania and bungee jump and abseil off the Gordon-Franklin Dam Wall.

    It is a distance of approx 140metres!

    Then there is always Cradle Mountain, jet boating, etc, etc.

    No rest for the wicked!

13. Grant i would have to recommend the driver training and V8 racing at Mallala raceway in South Australia
14. Just go swimming to Byron Bay, in the Central Coast of NSW. You are going to be chased by sharks of all types. Full adrenaline mate. Good luck!
15. Try driving through the brisbane trafic everyday.
    On the roads these days is like going to dreamworld but without the fun.
16. i hear king cross is full of thrills and if you want an adrenaline rush go to victoria and just glance at a police officer sideways…the consequences are sure to get your heart pumping…only hope it continues.
    best wishes.
17. It has to be Stand up padlesurfing in Byron Bay. Just think of the Adrenalin rush when you are getting circled by sharks. Happens at least once a month.
18. I too love an adrenaline rush

    Personally though, a great holiday destination for thrill seekers would be the Dancing with the Stars studio
    but if you don’t have much time, it’s hard to go past the Sunrise set
    trying to mingle with the crowds for the longest possible time withour being recognised is quite a heart-starter

19. Anywhere but the Lower Murray-
    Im sick of all the speedboats ruining my weekends
    How would u people feel if I came and spent my weekends and holidays making a huge noise in your backyard and leaving it covered in litter and mess?
20. I’d watch out for the Boxing Day sale at Myers in Melbourne. Egad you can lose a limb in the twinkling of an eye.
21. Hi! This is awesome, you’re famous, hey! Cool.
    Well I’m from South Australia, in the country, I love it, but I went to Canberra on a school trip not long ago, and for a short but sweet adrenaline rush, go to Questacon!!
    It is the best! Like 4 levels of fun science games, and you learn great things along the way. That or going crazy places on 4 wheelers! Maybe you should go to the Riverland next year, they have like drag races every year, you should feature in one of them! We don’t get alot of excitement these days.
    Love your work Grant!
    Have fun!!
22. Arrnhem Land,,dont know if we’ll see you again bro,,thats the thrill of it ay,……… ???
23. Hi Grant, Hmmm, serious Question? maybe, maybe not but tell me, if you choose the best answer does that person get to come with you for the adrenalin rush? if not then try my back yard cause its a real rush everytime I go out there..never know if I am gong to make it back from the jungle!
24. Nude Olympic will be such a thrill for you… I know you like dare!!! Go for it, Grant…
25. Hi Grant,

    There is always heaps of places to go to around Australia, Check out each state, and see what they can offer.

    Parachute jumping , Rally Driving - Skydiving , Abseiling ,
    SWimming with Sharks etc.

    Check the different theme park added attractions , well worth the extra money .

    There is so much in Australia , I dont know why people pay big money to go around the world to do things , when they can do it all here in Australia for alot cheaper.

26. Just go North and see where you end up, it’s all an adventure up there
27. Well… Sidney, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle and Temora. Actually, I do not know any of these cities, but say they are the most beautiful and rich landscapes in cities in Australia. Perhaps, someday, when I have a lot of money, I go to some these places.
28. go swimming with the crocodiles nah go jumping off skyscrapers or something

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