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Trip.Best Popular Water Fun Attractions in Australia [2024]
Escape the heat and plunge into cooling waters at these fun, water-filled activities
Updated Nov 2024
- 7.54.6/5512 reviewsFree
6814 review"Whether you just want to go for the views, or take a swim, Bondi is incredible. And it’s not too hard to get to if you’re staying in Sydney."Bondi Beach.Bondi Beach636m from downtown Bondi BeachBeachesSurfing
Featured in Best Things to DoHighlights: Bondi Beach is located in the southwest of Sydney and is one of Sydney's most famous beaches. The coastline is crescent-shaped. The beach is soft and sandy. There are beautiful blue skies and green seas. It is a good place to enjoy sunsets and sunrises. Whether it's summer or winter, this is the essence of Sydney, and it's a great place to experience how Sydney natives enjoy life. Due to the large waves, Bondi Beach is not suitable for swimming. On sunny days, Sydney people gather on Bondi Beach to enjoy sun bathing or surf into the sea.Show Less - 104.5/5191 reviewsFree"Take a ferry at sunset. You can see the Harbor Bridge and the Opera House at sunset on the ferry. When you come back, you can enjoy the beautiful night view."Sydney878m from downtown SydneyPorts/BaysNo.4 of Best Things to Do in AustraliaHighlights: Roundabout Quay for all intents and purposes is the clamoring principle port of Sydney Cove, and the essential lane for all ship transportation. Arranged at the northern end of the Sydney business locale, the quay really is likewise utilized as a field for city festivities. It for all intents and purposes is a fairly short strolling distance from both the Opera House and the Harbor Bridge, and specifically is home to Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art. Walk around the quay's bustling walkway loaded with eateries, shops and bistros, at that point bounce on one of its numerous ships to investigate another side of the harbor.Show Less
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171 review"Take the cruise ship must eat seasickness medicine in advance, otherwise you will faint to doubt life, snorkeling is super cool, but pay attention to the coral will roll people, wear jellyfish clothes, wipe sun protection, ultraviolet rays are very strong, the Great Barrier Reef is super beautiful"Cairns48.6 km from downtown CairnsBeachesIslands/PeninsulasFeatured in Best Things to DoHighlights: The Great Barrier Reef runs through the northeastern coast of Australia and stretches for more than 2,000 kilometers. It is the largest and longest coral group in the world. The Great Barrier Reef consists of more than 600 large and small coral reef islands, which are colorful and beautiful. The central coral reef island has become the iconic attraction of the Great Barrier Reef. 1. Attraction overview The Great Barrier Reef is home to a huge coral kingdom and thousands of marine life, as well as deep undersea cliffs, undersea tunnels and caves. Whether you are taking a helicopter to get a bird's-eye view of the corals or diving deep into the sea, you can truly appreciate it. Feel the magic of nature. When you come to the Great Barrier Reef, you can sign up for diving or semi-submersible ships to explore the underwater world. Of course, if you want to experience sailing out to sea, you can rent a variety of boats (from high-speed speedboats to catamarans) to ride the wind and waves and sail out to sea. You can also go on a cruise, depending on your time and preferences. If you want a more free sea experience, you can take a speedboat. In addition, overlooking the Great Barrier Reef by helicopter is also one of the projects not to be missed here, overlooking the world-famous Heart Reef from the air; riding a hot air balloon over the Atherton Tableland, the experience of going into the sea is not enough! 2. National Park There are many national parks near the Great Barrier Reef. In addition to the Daintree Rainforest (Daintree Rainforest), which is also a world natural heritage, there are many unmissable secret gardens waiting for you to slowly discover. Explore wildlife at Cape Tribulation and Nara Inlet on Hook Island, where rock art from the Ngaro people remains. Tourists can hire a professional guide to take you to the tropical rainforest, experience swimming, barbecue and other items in the national park. 3. Traveling methods To visit the Great Barrier Reef, you need to go to sea. Generally, you choose to start from Cairns or the Whitsundays. The Great Barrier Reef is mainly divided into the inner barrier reef and the outer barrier reef. The inner barrier reef is close to the city, and the outer barrier reef is far away from the city and has less pollution. Therefore, you must carefully choose the area you want to go according to your personal needs. 4. Daydream Island The main feature of Daydream Island is the various water sports and SPA on the island, bathed in the fragrance of nature, daydreaming here is better than sleeping.Show Less - 6.04.6/5144 reviewsFree425 review"Moreton Island, Australia, is famous for its wild dolphins, often swimming to the shore to eat. Tourists here are led to a few small fish to the sea to feed dolphins, especially interesting. There are beaches, forests, blue sky and clear water on Moreton Island, and the scenery is very charming."Moreton Island0m from downtown Moreton IslandBeachesIslands/PeninsulasHighlights: Moreton Island is a large island in Brisbane, and most of the island's area is covered by national parks. It is known worldwide for its wild dolphins, so it is also known as the "Dolphin Island." It is located in the Pacific Ocean, so you can see whales, seabirds, large groups of dolphins, and enjoy sand tobogganing. In addition to the stunning beach view, the Tangjia Luma Dolphin Resort is another attraction of this island. The island also features Queensland’s ancient lighthouse, wonderful oceanic beaches and blue lagoon at Cape Moreton.Show Less
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2437 review"the best beach that I have ever visited - the swirling sands from the lookout is magical."Whitsundays29.7 km from downtown WhitsundaysBeachesHighlights: Here you can see white sandy beaches and azure blue waters, picturesque scenery, calm waters, and swimming.Show Less - 6.14.6/5210 reviewsFree7777 review"Manly Beach sometimes has outdoor activities on weekends, many stalls and markets, very lively and interesting, the most beautiful is the sunset time, there are many luxury houses here! It's really good to come here for a vacation!"Manly1.6 km from downtown ManlyBeachesSurfingHighlights: Manly Beach is the second largest beach in Sydney, and is also popular as a sub-urban beach on the northern coastline. It is natural and peaceful, with white and soft sands, as well as water so clear that one can see the bottom. Many people come here to have fun and feel the ocean breeze. A wide variety of aquatic activities is possible here. It is an ideal location to relax and have a good time by the ocean.Show Less
- 5.84.4/584 reviewsFrom156.06"The Great Barrier Reef is divided into the Inner Barrier Reef and the Outer Barrier Reef. The difference is that the Inner Barrier Reef is closer to Cairns. There are many people but the coral and sea scenery are far less than the Outer Barrier Reef. The Outer Barrier Reef is far away from Cairns. The Moore Reef is the closest to Cairns. The Outer Barrier Reef is very crystal The colorful coral reefs, which are located on the seabed's tiny white sand beds, are a wonderful sight whether they are sitting on a helicopter overlooking the entire Great Barrier Reef or diving into the sea to watch various tropical fish shuttle between the corals."Cairns47.5 km from downtown CairnsOutdoor DivingIslands/PeninsulasHighlights: Moore Outer Reef (MooreOuterReef) is located in Cairns, Australia's holiday paradise. It is the largest and most beautiful living coral reef group in the world. The scenic Moore Outer Barrier Reef is home to tens of thousands of magnificent marine life. 1. Overview of scenic spots Outer barrier reefs generally refer to coral reefs that are far from the coast (more than 40 kilometers) and face the deep sea. Because it faces the trench, the sea water is very clear and the visibility is high. On a sunny day, the visibility of the bottom of the water is generally up to 20 meters deep. The colorful coral reefs are all located on the fine white sand bed on the bottom of the sea. The advantage of traveling to the Outer Barrier Reef is that you can experience the true natural ecological environment of the Great Barrier Reef, which is very rich in patterns and colors. There are abundant marine life here. Tourists can dive here to a depth of 22 meters. Under the sea, there are various hard corals clinging to the rock walls of the Great Barrier Reef. Here, you can also see various small tropical fish shuttle among the corals in search of shelter or prey on plankton. A variety of tropical fish such as wrasse, parrotfish, kingfish, plaice, and occasionally grey reef sharks and white-tip sharks (harmless) can be seen here. 2. Arrival method Sightseeing on the outer barrier reef is generally by boat or helicopter from the Great Barrier Reef Fleet Wharf and the vicinity of Cairns. It takes 1.5 hours to more than 2 hours by boat. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the floating platform on the outer barrier reef. All sightseeing activities are based on this platform. This offshore floating platform is built directly on the Great Barrier Reef and generally has two layers above and below the water. The water part includes a canopy that can shelter from wind and rain, tables, chairs and benches for tourists to rest, changing rooms, shower equipment, service desks for various tourist activities, and swimming safety monitoring stations. The underwater part includes a diving training platform, an undersea walking platform, an underwater viewing hall, and a children's swimming pool. Due to environmental requirements, the toilets are all located on the boat.Show Less
- 6.44.5/568 reviewsFree"Kangaroo. The real and tame one. It might bited me if i touched it haha. Brighton beach boxes. Famous for its bathing kind of boxes. i love these coloring boxes. The weather was so chilling and the sun was on the point haha. Bye"Brighton2 km from downtown BrightonBeachesSeashoresSurfingHighlights: Brighton is a famous seaside attraction in Melbourne. It is located 11 kilometers southeast of the city center of Melbourne. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the beach by train from the city center. There are colorful huts on the beach. very exciting. Recreational facilities The private space dedicated to the owner's vacation by the sea is mainly used as a warehouse to store surfboards, fishing rods, canoes and other water-playing supplies, which is very interesting. Brighton is also one of several affluent suburbs in Melbourne. This area is home to many Australian cricket and Aussie rules football stars, and others including former Manchester United player Jesper Olsen and Hollywood actor Eric Bana. It is also a pleasure to see the distinctive buildings.Show Less
- 5.44.8/522 reviewsFree1124 review"awesome beach with great facilities and great views too! Can’t wait to be back!"Scarborough494m from downtown ScarboroughBeachesSurfingHighlights: Scarborough Beach is a seaside resort with white sand and crystal clear waters. Regular and regular high tides make it perfect for surfing, with many swimmers and surfers coming here, especially in the afternoon when the sea breeze blows. It's also an entertainment precinct, with restaurants, bars, and an outdoor amphitheater that hosts events and beach cricket matches in the summer. Lifeguards often patrol the beach to ensure the safety of the public. Walking north from Scarborough Beach is Trigg Beach and Brighton Beach.Show Less
- 7.84.6/5455 reviewsFrom49.83447 review"Very good experience, there are many amusement projects inside, very suitable for young people to play, people who are afraid of heights can only be as an audience, take pictures, videos and enjoy, the tiger performance inside is still very worth watching."Coomera3.2 km from downtown CoomeraTheme ParksNo.12 of Family-friendly Attractions in AustraliaHighlights: This is Australia's most visited theme park with a large area. It has a classic Chinese slogan: "Australia is here!" 1. Attractions Overview Dreamworld integrates the essence of Australia, with terrifying rides, natural and pristine wildlife parks and various aboriginal Australians. This kind of performance, you can only see it in your dreams except here. The whole park is divided into Adventure Zone, Adventure Zone, Cute Animal Zone, Tiger Island and Tropical Rainforest Zone. Here, you can get up close and personal with cute koalas and kangaroos, enjoy the wonderful performances of the endangered Bengal tigers, watch Australian sheep shearing, aboriginal performances, and enjoy thrilling entertainment projects such as pirate ships, free fall, and dark mine tunnels. 2. "The Big Fall" and "Tower of Horrors" If you're brave enough, take part in the Big6ThrillRides (6 thrilling rides) that many people are afraid of, including the Guinness World Records The tall "Giant Drop" and the fast "Tower of Terror" in the southern hemisphere. 3. The paradise of wild animals and birds Dreamworld is also a paradise for more than 500 native wild animals and birds. In addition to hugging koalas freely (Australian law stipulates that koalas can only be hugged in Queensland, the opportunity should be seized) !), hand-feed kangaroos, and take pictures with white tigers! Watching the performance of the Australian aborigines describing the hunting scene in the form of singing and dancing, and accepting their warm invitation, let's release the heat together under the blazing sun of Australia!Show Less
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