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Adrenalin Tropical Challenge - Cairns Description: Tackle some of the best adrenalin experiences available in Tropical North Queensland, with the Adrenalin Tropical Challenge! Prepare to take on three awesome challenges: Whitewater Rafting on the Tully River, the Minjin Jungle Swing and Quad Biking in Kuranda. Whitewater Rafting…the Tully River is certain to provide you with more than enough whitewater rafting excitement to satisfy your thirst for adventure! This full day 12km white water adventure on the Tully River will have you tackling up to 45 action packed rapids as you pass through World Heritage rainforest and waterfalls that cascade down the gorge walls. The Tully River is rated moderate to challenging offering mainly grade 3 and 4 rapids. Minjin Jungle Swing - From the inventors of Bungy.... comes MINJIN - the jungle swing! You will find youself hanging high amongst the rainforest nestled in the trees ready to soar at speeds of up to 100kms! Once you get your harness on (similar to a hang-gliding harness), the Swing Operator hooks you to the rack (either by yourself or with 1 or 2 friends). You are then winched 40m above the rainforest canopy. The Swing Operator will signal when it is time to pull the release cable. Gravity then takes over and the fun begins. Riding your own 4 wheel motorcycle (ATV) through the unique Australian bushland and mountain trails is an exciting way to experience the stunning scenery. You will be given instruction and a complete rundown by the guides at the training track on how to handle the Quad Bikes before you hit the tracks which follow many different types of terrain. The bikes are Honda TRX 250cc All Terrain Vehicles which are easy to ride from the beginner through to the experienced rider. If it`s adrenalin you are looking for in Tropical North Queensland … look no further! These experiences can be done over two or three days. Accommodation is not included.... Read More about the "Adrenalin Tropical Challenge - Cairns" on the Live Adrenalin Website

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White Water Canoeing&abseiling - Yarra River Melbourne Description: The Paddle&Abseil Adventure Experience on the Yarra River is an action packed full day of kayaking on Grade 1&2 white water and abseiling from a 10m cliff. (As seen on TV`s Go for Your Life program Jan 2008) After a safety brief, it`s time to hit the river and embark on a 1.5hr journey through some of the most scenic sections of the Yarra Valley River. On the first flat-water section of the river you will learn how to steer the boats. This prepares you for the rapids that lie ahead. The Yarra meanders through bushland of the Yarra Valley. During the day there is the possibility of seeing a range of wildlife on the river banks including Kangaroo`s, wallabies, echidna or a Koala. Sometimes we have even seen wildlife on the river including a platypus eels and there are always many water birds. Before tackling the next part of your adventure, you will dry off and have a picnic lunch. Lunch will be in a picnic area close to the river or at the abseil site. Then it`s onto the cliffs which have an intimidating edge. Steady your nerves as you back off the edge of a 10m abseil – approximately 2 storeys high. You can expect your day to finish at approximately 3.30pm-4.00pm and then return to the station or home in your own vehicle.... Read More about the "White Water Canoeing&abseiling - Yarra River Melbourne" on the Live Adrenalin Website

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White Water Rafting - Kaituna River Rotorua New Zealand Description: Raft the Kaituna River with its awesome 7 metre drop - the biggest commercially rafted waterfall in the world! Just 20 minutes from Rotorua, The Kaituna River is certain to satisfy the thirst of adventure for both rafting enthusiasts and first timers. Amidst the peaceful bush clad valley, the Kaituna River drops away providing 14 awesome Grade 4 and 5 Pool&Drop-pool rapids, including 3 waterfalls - one being the world-renowned 7 metre Tutea Falls! (Rapids are graded from 1-5, with 1 being easiest and grade 5 being the highest grade permitted for commercial rafting groups). The Kaituna snakes through steep canyons, providing 1.8 kilometres of white water action. With the best gear and guides coupled with a unique mix of history, culture and adrenalin overload, this is an unforgettable 1 hour excursion down the Kaituna River. Rafting on the Kaituna is an unusual mixture of adrenalin overload and cultural respect! This is a 3 hour round trip from pick up to drop off.... Read More about the "White Water Rafting - Kaituna River Rotorua New Zealand" on the Live Adrenalin Website

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White Water Rafting - Upper Murray Sports Rafting Khancoban Description: Have some great family fun in two person sports rafts during the Summer holidays. Experience the top section of the Murray River under the supervision of experienced river guides. Your rafting trip will wind through the spectacular high country forest of alpine national parks. During your adventure you will encounter easy grade 1-3 rapids. Paddle through whitewater rapids with names such as `The Gorge`, `Japanese Bend` and `The Drop`. You will learn how to navigate rapids, river surf and enjoy a great morning out. Morning tea and lunch are included.... Read More about the "White Water Rafting - Upper Murray Sports Rafting Khancoban" on the Live Adrenalin Website

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White Water Rafting Barron River Half Day - Cairns Description: The Barron River is conveniently located just 20 minutes away from Cairns. This half day white water rafting adventure leaves you plenty of time to enjoy other tours on the same day. The Barron River has grade 3 rapids, which means they are perfect for first time rafters. Your trained and experienced river guides will offer you all the tuition needed to enjoy approximately two hours of whitewater rafting - including a safety briefing, paddling techniques, what to do if you fall out of the raft and how to create the best splash in the water wars against the other rafts. Each raft holds a maximum of seven passengers and one river guide, who will guide you safely down your river adventure. Infact every one of our guides in expertly trained by internationally renouned saftey company Rescue 3. When you arrive at the river you will be fitted with a helmet and life jacket, allowing you to float along the river should you happen to fall out. Its so safe that you don`t even have to be able to swim to enjoy rafting. Plus all of the rafts stay togeather, traversing the rapids in a carefully planned sequence with guides providing cover from the river banks. During the day you will discover why the Barron`s rapids have names such as `Face Wash`, `Butcher`s Knife`, `Kitchen Sink` and `Mother In Law`. The Barron River is mainly grade 2 and 3 rapids. Trips depart daily from Cairns.... Read More about the "White Water Rafting Barron River Half Day - Cairns" on the Live Adrenalin Website

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White Water Rafting Franklin River 10 Day - Tasmania Description: This ten day expedition, rafting the full navigable length of the Franklin River includes a day walk (optional) to the imposing Frenchman`s Cap 1, 443 metres, as well as rafting through one of Tasmania`s deepest and most impressive gorges. You will also enjoy a spectacular seaplane flight to Strahan. Day 1 - Depart at 7am from the Astor Hotel. We follow the Derwent River then climb into the central highlands passing Lake Saint Clair before descending to the Collingwood River, a tributary of the Franklin. Here your guides will load the rafts and give a safety briefing. The day is spent mastering the rafts and enjoying easy rapids leading down to our evening`s camp at the junction with the Franklin River. A short climb can take us to Donaghy`s Hill for panoramic views down the Franklin River and across to Frenchman`s Cap. Day 2 - An early start sees us traversing the first of the Franklin`s gorges, Aesthesia Ravine. After tackling the Log Jam and Nasty Notch portages, we rocket through the rapids of Dissension Gorge before arriving at the beautiful `Irenabyss` or chasm of peace, our base for the next two nights. Day 3 - Today we scale Frenchman`s Cap. In fine weather we`ll have views that encompass the entire south west World Heritage Area, including the rapids of the Franklin sparkling below. If the weather is poor or you choose not to climb the Cap, there are a number of lower level walks nearby that offer a different perspective of the river. Day 4 - Today it`s straight back into the action. Dozens of rapids, interspersed with quiet reaches, lead us past Mount Fincham, the Jericho Walls and the Crankle and onto our campsite at the base of the Engineer Range. Here we relax under a canopy of towering Sassafras and Myrtle trees and may go swimming. Day 5 - A spectacular day that brings us to the awesome Great Ravine, one of Tasmania`s deepest gorges. First we`ll tackle the Side Slip rapid before coming to the Churn. Teamwork and tenacity will be required to portage at... Read More about the "White Water Rafting Franklin River 10 Day - Tasmania" on the Live Adrenalin Website

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White Water Rafting Franklin River 5 Day - Tasmania Description: This five day wilderness adventure explores the lower forty kilometres of the Franklin River World Heritage Area. As well as some exciting rafting, you enjoy days of easy paddling and the chance to take in the serenity of this unique region. Day 1 - After issuing with your equipment we head off to lunch by the Derwent River. We then follow the Lyell Highway over the Central Highlands, past the King William Range and descend to the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Here we may take a short walk to Donaghy`s Hill and take in the amazing views of Frenchman`s Cap and the south west. A short drive then takes us to Queenstown and our accommodation. Day 2 - Following an early breakfast we board our 4WD vehicle for an exciting and spectacular trip over Mount McCall to the river. A steep descent of 350 metres down a foot track leads us to our rafts. After packing the rafts and a safety talk we head down Propsting Gorge and through the exciting Trojans rapids before arriving at Rock Island Bend and the Pig Trough, with its delightful waterfall cascading into a fern lined grotto. Safety dictates that we portage the actual Pig Trough rapid before we round the bend to tackle the famous Newland Cascades. This section will have everyone whooping with delight as we plunge through a maelstrom of spray and whitewater. At the end of the rapid is a place for a deserved break. On the bank, natural overhangs provide the ideal shelter. Echoing cliffs and plumes of spray add to the magnificent setting. We sometimes spend a day here. Day 3 - The river abruptly leaves the quartzite gorges of the Middle Franklin and enters the limestone country of the lower reaches. Tranquil pools are broken by the occasional large rapid.`Little Fall` is a great spot for action photography! Slowly the river increases in volume. The Jane River enters from the left just above our midday break on Flat Island, a beach of polished river stones dominated by the impressive Elliot Range. We then continue to... Read More about the "White Water Rafting Franklin River 5 Day - Tasmania" on the Live Adrenalin Website

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White Water Rafting Franklin River 7 Day - Tasmania Description: This seven day adventure takes you through the Upper and Middle sections of the Franklin River, deep in the heart of Tasmania`s Wilderness World Heritage Area. Our journey includes a day walk to the imposing Frenchman`s Cap, the monarch of the south west, as well as rafting through one of Tasmania`s most spectacular gorges. From its headwaters in the alpine lakes of the Cheyne Range until its confluence with the Gordon River some 130 km later, the Franklin River flows through a wilderness national park. You will see no dams, buildings or cars; in fact there is no permanent human habitation in its catchment. The banks are lined by temperate rainforest punctuated by rock formations and small beaches, while the air is some of the cleanest in the world. Unpredictable river levels mean that our trips will always be an adventure - it is possible to encounter both very low levels and floods within days of each other. Whatever the level, rafts offer the best way to explore this unique wilderness. Day 1 - We depart at 7am from the Astor Hotel. We follow the Derwent River then climb into the central highlands, passing Lake Saint Clair before descending to the Collingwood River, a tributary of the Franklin. Here your guides will load the rafts and give a safety briefing. The day is spent mastering the rafts and enjoying the easy rapids leading down to our evening`s camp at the junction with the Franklin River. A short climb can take us to Donaghy`s Hill for panoramic views down the Franklin River and across to Frenchman`s Cap. Day 2 - An early start sees us traversing the first of the Franklin`s gorges, Aesthesia Ravine. After tackling the Log Jam and Nasty Notch portages, we rocket through the rapids of Descension Gorge before arriving at the beautiful `Irenabyss` or chasm of peace, our base for the next two nights. Day 3 - Today we will scale Frenchman`s Cap. In fine weather we`ll have views that encompass the entire south west World Heritage Area, including the rapids of th... Read More about the "White Water Rafting Franklin River 7 Day - Tasmania" on the Live Adrenalin Website

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White Water Rafting Goolang Hydro Release Half Day - Coffs Harbour Description: Rafting on the Goolang Hydro Release is certain to entertain the complete novice as well as experienced white water warriors. Nymboida River rafting is rated easy to moderate, offering grade 2-3 rapids. Constant water levels through the Nymboida Hydro Power Station release provide a steady flow the entire length of the Goolang that requires minimum paddling by participants.Before leaving the riverbank and flicking the action switch on, your knowledgeable and experienced guides will take some time out to teach you the basics – including a safety briefing, paddling techniques, what to do if you fall out of the raft and how to create the best splash in the water wars against the other rafts. The rules of white water rafting are simple and will be enforced during the afternoon for your safety and to help build confidence within your team of rafting enthusiasts. This afternoon of white water, adrenalin pumping action begins at about 12.45pm (with a pick up from your accommodation or meeting at Coffs Harbour) and will have you returning to town happily exhausted around 6.30pm depending on the day and river levels. Afternoon tea on completion is included.... Read More about the "White Water Rafting Goolang Hydro Release Half Day - Coffs Harbour" on the Live Adrenalin Website

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White Water Rafting King River - Melbourne Description: Enjoy the excitement and exhilaration of white water rafting on the King River. Your day will begin with a safety briefing from your experienced guide, before getting kitted out with your helmet, paddle and buoyancy vest. Then it`s time to hit the water to learn the basic commands that you will need to get you through the 16kms of Grade two to three rapids ahead. (Rapids are graded from 1-6, with 1 being easiest and grade 5 being the highest grade permitted for commercial rafting groups). As your guide yells out to you, forward, hard paddle you will explode through forty, non stop, action packed rapids with names such as The Escalator, Weir, Surfing Wave, Dual Flush, Playground, Ego, Thumper, Churner, Double Barrel and the Whirlpool. There will be plenty of time to have fun surfing waves, crashing through stoppers and enjoy `going with the flow`. Morning tea and lunch is included. The King offers a day of fun and excitement in the wilderness and no previous rafting experience is required.... Read More about the "White Water Rafting King River - Melbourne" on the Live Adrenalin Website

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White Water Rafting Murray Gates 1-day - Khancoban Description: This one day trip is a great journey through High Country Forest and National Park. A huge day of fun and excitement you`ll raft 16km of exhilarating grade 3-4 rapids. At the put in you will have the opportunity to practice paddle strokes and enjoy some beautiful scenery, perhaps even spot an elusive platypus. From here we enter the stretch known as The Murray Gates Gorge and encounter the rapids. `The Wall`, `Guides Mistake`, `Sharks Tooth`, and `Himalayan Wrap` a combination of grade 2 to grade 4 rapids. More rapids keep the Adrenalin pumping through to lunch where we stop and enjoy this magnificent river corridor. After lunch we continue rafting with many more enjoyable rapids to Little Bunroy, where our bus awaits with your dry clothes and afternoon snacks. We usually arrive back at Khancoban General Store by 5.30pm.... Read More about the "White Water Rafting Murray Gates 1-day - Khancoban" on the Live Adrenalin Website

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White Water Rafting Murray Gates 2-day - Khancoban Description: This is a rafting experience to remember. A true wilderness adventure taking you through Australia`s spectacular High Country and camping overnight alongside the Upper Murray River, by an open camp fire, under the stars. Over the course of 24kms you`ll experience grade 1-3 rapids on day one and raft through the famous Murray Gates Gorge grade 3-4 on day two. Day One: At the put in you will have the opportunity to practice paddle strokes and enjoy some beautiful scenery, perhaps even spot an elusive platypus. Feast on a hearty lunch by the river, then continue rafting on to the wilderness camp site. Your dry clothes and overnight gear awaits you (brought in by 4WD). Enjoy a late afternoon bush walk, go fishing, play volley ball, or cards or just relax in the beautiful mountain setting while your evening meal is prepared around a crackling campfire. Day Two: Awake to the smell of a cooked breakfast and freshly brewed coffee. Today we use the skills learnt on day one. Not long after hitting the river we enter the stretch known as The Murray Gates Gorge and encounter the rapids. `The Wall`, `Guides Mistake`, `Sharks Tooth`, and `Himalayan Wrap` are a combination of grade 2 to grade 4 rapids. More rapids keep the Adrenalin pumping through to lunch where we stop and enjoy this magnificent river corridor. After lunch we continue rafting with many more enjoyable rapids to Little Bunroy, where our bus awaits with your dry clothes and afternoon snacks. We usually arrive back at Khancoban General Store by 5.30pm. Please note it is a good idea to arrive at the Khancoban store with plenty of fuel for your return journey.... Read More about the "White Water Rafting Murray Gates 2-day - Khancoban" on the Live Adrenalin Website

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