Australia, the great continent and country, has a great number of outdoor adventures just waiting for you. This is an experience you can’t resist. Take the first step and excitement will follow. You can run, hike, dive or swim. Take your pick and enchant yourself of the adventure you never thought possible. The Australian outdoors’ are calling your name.

Australian outdoor fun means surfing, scuba diving, or simply lying on the sand with your suntan lotion and a good book. Australia has plenty of beaches for both tourists and locals alike. While there you might even water ski—big waves and clear warm water makes for the perfect environment. In Sydney, the famous Bondi beach challenges visitor to conquer its gorgeous stretch of shoreline. Surfing at Bondi can be an adventure for both veterans and beginners. Bells beach in Victoria is another must see for wave lovers and scuba divers. Underwater adventures are ones you will remember forever when you explore the colorful marine life and the world famous Australian reefs. If you like to stay closer to the surface, snorkeling is good way to enjoy life at sea.

Taking a trip to the country is a great way to experience Australia. You can hike your way all the way up the mountain ridges of Australian outback. Be impressed by strange and interesting rock formations, or better still be amazed by the famous Wave Rock at Farmstay Country. Delight in the colors and smells of blossoming wildflowers a long the way, or the sight of leaping kangaroos entertaining their young. A day in the Australian outback will be a day you hope will never end, and it will keep you coming back for more. Thankfully, the outback is bigger than you could possibly imagine.

For those who love the city life, Australia will not disappoint. There are plenty of shopping centers, department stores and giant malls. And if city culture is what you want, you might explore the many city libraries and national museums. After a long day on your feet in the city of your choice, a satisfying meal may be found in any of the countless restaurants that line the streets. Australians like their meals with wine and cheese, but you can leave the beret.

An Australian vacation will be an unforgettable journey which will create lifelong memories places seen, people met and activities enjoyed. All you have to do is book the trip. Australia is waiting.

Exciting, lively, accessible, and replete with breathtaking natural beauty, Sydney is a magnificent city. Situated on a harbor, Sydney has many beautiful beaches only fifteen minutes out of the city. Surfing is certainly one of the most popular sports in Sydney, and no surprise that some of the world’s most famous surfing competitions are held here.

Surfing in Sydney Australia is a challenging and unforgettable experience. Deep low pressure paths from the bottom of the ocean produce huge waves that run along the entire coastline. For those looking for great surfing sites, you can’t go wrong with Sydney.

On of the most popular surfing spots in all of Sydney is Cronulla Beach, which provides an amazing range of surfing breaks for both the veteran and the beginner. The beach spans several kilometers from the center of the city to Voodoo Reef Break. The southern end of the beach has a number of reef breaks such as the famous Shark Island and Cronulla Point.

Local surfing companies offer lessons, and visitors can rent surf boards and wetsuits. Water temperatures at Cronulla rarely drop lower than 14 degrees centigrade, even during winters. So with a wetsuit you should be comfortable. Surfing in the summer in Sydney is always fun. Be sure to dress casual or in as little as possible.

Throughout the summer months, Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club ensures the safety of both swimmers and surfers. The also patrol the waters and maintain the beeches. Visitors may enjoy watching on of the many surfing events at Cronulla Beach. These include: The Billabong Pro Junior or the Human Shark Island Challenge in July, or the Quicksilver Airshow in December. The Cronulla Beach Surf Club also hold local, state and country wide competitions in the summer.

Another great spot for surfing in Australia is Manly Beach. The beach is the first of the 18 northern beaches of Sydney, and is an expanse of golden sand that stretches a mile long. The best, most exciting surfing is most often between the months of April and October when the winds come to town. Quality surfing on Manly beach is depends on the shape of the banks, if the banks are good waves of up to ten feet are not uncommon.

Surfing in Sydney Australia is all about choice. With dozens of the world’s best beaches, you will have no problem paddling out and catching some of the greatest waves of your life. So pack your bags and wax up your board…surf’s up!