Other activities in Pacific
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Scuba World
Scuba World which is next to Underwater World arranges coral dives off the coast and a popular wreck dive of the sunken ex-HMAS Brisbane ($150 for a half-day trip including two dives).
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Nepenthe Wines
Homer described nepenthe as a potion to ease grief and banish sorrow from the mind. Accordingly, Nepenthe Wines bring great happiness, especially the Semillon, Chardonnay and (surprisingly) Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway
This is a 2.5km treetop walk that was built following the path Cyclone Larry took through Wooroonooran National Park. It takes around 45 minutes to walk around, and includes a 100-step tower 37m above ground.
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Pikes
The industrious Pike family has been producing wine since 1886, so they know a thing or two about Riesling (and Shiraz, Sangiovese, Pino Grigio, Viognier…). A beautiful cellar door, with Bella the wine dog.
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On Yer Bike
On Yer Bike, 5km north of Greymouth, gets down ’n’ dirty on quad-bikes and rugged go-karts. Take a two-hour ‘Bush ’n’ Bog’ ride or jump into the amphibious 8WD ‘Argo’ (one-hour trips $70).
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Rainforest Gallery
In Yarra Ranges National Park, the Rainforest Gallery, also known as the Mt Donna Buang Skywalk, is a fantastic treetop walk along a 40m observation platform through the rainforest canopy.
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Riverina Community College
Batlow, on one side of a bowl-shaped valley, is an apple-orchard town, where picking and pruning work is usually available year-round. Contact Riverina Community College.
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Motu River Jet Boat Tours
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Footprints on Fraser
Get up close and personal with Fraser's unique environment when you walk the island with Footprints. The company runs four- and five-day guided walking tours that take in lake, dune and rainforest hikes.
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Aboriginal Art & Culture Centre
Offers the chance to meet with Aboriginal people and learn about their culture. Tours include a bushwalk, dance performance and didgeridoo lesson. Full-day trips can be customised to suit your interest.
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Muddy’s Playground
Muddy’s playground is a great place to get saturated and it’s suitable for all ages, with climbing nets, playgrounds and plenty of water-play areas. It’s between Minnie and Upward Sts.
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Anatoki Salmon Farm
Fish for salmon at the Anatoki Salmon Farm. The owners will clean and smoke your catch, so you can eat it on the spot. If you’re not up for DIY, you can also buy fresh or smoked fish.
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Tom's Working Opal Mine
The best place to check out a working excavation is Tom’s Working Opal Mine, 3km southwest of town. Miners continue their search for the big vein; visitors noodle for small fortunes.
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Coast to Coast
Coast to Coast offers adventure-packed days with a flight from Oban and beach landing at Mason Bay, a four-hour tramp and a one-hour boat ride through Paterson Inlet to Golden Bay.
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Capricorn Sea Kayaking
Offers coastal and camping tours by sea kayak from April to October, including one-, two- and five-day tours, with stops for snorkelling and lunch. Also offers multiday kayaking trips in Shark Bay.
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Miners Heritage Walk-in Mine
The excellent Miners Heritage Walk-in Mine has informative 20-minute underground tours throughout the day that have you descending into a maze of tunnels 18m beneath the surface.
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Brighton Golf Course
One of the adored Sandbelt courses for which Melbourne is known, this 18-hole course keeps golfers on their toes with water hazards and deep bunkers. It’s about 10km southeast of the CBD.
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Hot Tracks
Hot Tracks takes all-terrain Hagglund vehicles into the forests and hills surrounding Hanmer. If you’re feeling a bit gung-ho, then a self-drive option ($180) is also available.
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Waitomo Wanderer
Waitomo Wanderer operates a daily return services from Rotorua or Taupo, with optional caving and tubing add-ons (packages $188 to $288). Shuttle-only services are $45 each way.
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Mountainland Rovers
If you’d rather just be a passenger, you can visit the Rees Valley with Mountainland Rovers, which runs 4WD tours into the remote wilderness. It also picks up from Queenstown.
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One Hel-a-Va Ride
One Hel-a-va Ride takes thrill seekers on high-speed jet boat rides (how long since you had breakfast?) and five-hour Port River cruises (adult/child/concession $190/169/180).
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Watersports Hut
The Watersports Hut is just one of a few places hiring sailboards, catamarans, motorboats and snorkelling gear. It can also take you waterskiing, parasailing or camel-riding.
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Adventure Blue
Adventure Blue hires snorkelling gear ($25 per day), and offers one-day Discover Scuba courses ($250) and two-hour kiteboard lessons at West Beach ($199 including transport).
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Stonehurst Farm Horse Treks
On solid ground, Stonehurst Farm Horse Treks, 22km south of town, offers kids’ pony rides, one-hour farm rides, 2½-hour sunset and ‘musterers’, and a half-day riverside ride.
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New Zealand Kayak School
The New Zealand Kayak School hires out (to experienced paddlers only) and sells kayaks, and runs professional courses for all levels; price includes transport and accommodation but BYO food.
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