Whether you’re a serious skier or snowboarder, or just on the hunt for your next thrill, Vertikal has you covered with their indoor setup. Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports Australia has managed to make the journey to the latter even shorter, thanks to their facility on Dairy Road in Fyshwick. Various locations | GET VERTIKALĪny Canberran worth their Lonsdale Street latte will tell you that one of Canberra’s best features is that it’s only a short road trip to the beach or the snow. Try a beginner course and you may well find your next favourite sport. At Cycle Education, she regularly runs events and skill camps for women of all abilities. Not only is it a challenging and fun way to keep fit, but there’s plenty of mountain bike trails around Canberra, including Stromlo Forest Park, Kowen Forest and Majura Pines.Ģ017 CBR Sports Award Finalist Rayne McNee has a passion for getting Canberra women and girls on bikes. Unit 2, Building 2, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | RIDE THE WINDĭoes the idea of flying down a mountain on wheels tickle your fancy? Mountain biking is gaining popularity among women in Canberra, and for good reason.
Unlike rock climbing, however, you don’t have the ropes or harness to assist you. Don’t fret: with shorter walls and padded floors, it’s perfectly safe, yet challenging enough to get your palms sweating and blood pumping.ĭrop-in for a casual session, join a boulder beginner class or check out their range of fitness classes. Like rock climbing, you’ll use your strength and your wits to scale artificial walls. Since it opened in Fyshwick’s Dairy Road precinct, BlocHaus has become a favourite among families, gym junkies and daredevils alike. Various locations | GO BOULDER TO BOULDER With gift vouchers and in-flight photos available, it’s the perfect experience to share with a fellow adrenaline junkie.
SkySurf Paragliding School offers everything from a Tandem Paragliding Experience through to Learn to Fly and Skill Development Courses. While it’s a sport that’s heavily dependent on weather, a clear day will present you with an unforgettable experience of enjoying breathtaking views while soaring through the skies. Unlike skydiving, paragliders launch their flight from the ground, harnessing the power of the wind to take off into the sky.Ī 30 to 45-minute drive from the city centre will have you at one of many suitable local sites. Scan the bucket list of any thrillseeker and you’re bound to find paragliding. Sutton Road Training Centre has a 3.4-kilometre private 4WD track and accredited courses so you can get your bearings under the watchful eye of a professional.Ĥ41 Sutton Road, Majura | SURF THE SKY Love the idea but lack confidence in your off-road driving skills? If you’re the one behind the wheel, it’s a challenging way to put your driving skills to the test, while passengers will experience the thrill of spinning tires, bumps and drops. Great for adventurous weekends, 4-wheel driving is at the crossroads of skill and entertainment. Depending on your course, you’ll navigate rugged terrain, climb and descend muddy inclines, and cross waters and gullies.īe warned: it’s an activity that’s not for the faint-hearted. Ready for a bumpy ride? Go off-road with 4-wheel driving. Various locations | OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
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K7 Adventures will show you the ropes, with half to full days of climbing and abseiling, as well as courses on offer. There are a number of scenic regional locations that are perfect for abseiling, including Booroomba Rocks, Gibraltar Rocks, and White Rocks above Queanbeyan River*.Ĭlearly, abseiling is a sport that’s not without risks, so professional guidance is recommended. Think of abseiling as a controlled fall a climb down a rock face or vertical wall with the help of a harness and ropes. Regardless of whether you’re afraid of heights, the thrill of descending a cliff face is enough to induce that addictive release of adrenaline.
What could be further from the tap of a keyboard or click of a pen than the drum of a pounding heartbeat? TAKE THE EDGE OFF Look a little closer and you’ll find a smattering of adrenaline junkies searching for their next fix.
On the hunt for your next adventure? These six adrenaline-pumping activities around Canberra will get your heart racing.Ĭanberra has shrugged off its tepid reputation-no longer are we considered cardigan-clad bureaucrats.
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