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�The Mt Warning� Gliding Over Byron Bay

A Soaring Adventure! Climb aboard the DG 500 M, one of the best dual seater competition gliders in Australia! This flight will take you to the volcanic caldera of Mt Warning, one of the largest extinct volcanoes in the southern hemisphere with spectacular views from the mountains to the sea.

2 Day Moreton Island BUSH 'N' SAND Safari ex BNE

?The best value and most comprehensive tour to Moreton Island.? Marine Cruise + Sand boarding + Snorkel the Wrecks + Ride a Surf Board + 4WD touring + Eco walks + Kayaking + Fishing Tour includes: * Sand Surfing and tobogganing at either the "Desert" or the ?Big Sandhills". (We are the original sand boarding company and the only one using professional equipment.) Speeds of up to 65kph can be reached on some of the largest sand hills in the World. Full instruction provided. All equipment included. * Snorkel the famous Tangalooma Wrecks with its 15 ships, sub-tropical reef system and wonderland of marine life, some tame enough to eat out of your hand. Floatation boards, snorkel, mask and fins supplied. (Wetsuits in colder months). Guided. (Valued at over $45) * Surf, Kayak & Fish equipment is available FREE UNLIMITED HIRE for your use and the crysal clear waters and beautiful beaches of North Point are at your doorstep. * 1 night at our permanent Base Camp. Everything is supplied. Shower and toilet facilities close by. Anyone for a moonlight swim in Blue Lagoon? Single, Twin, and group tents available. * All meals, all transport, use of sporting equipment and camping gear included in the price. * Eco-tours to Honeymoon Bay, Champagne Pool, North Point, Cape Moreton lighthouse, and the eco-wetlands. Snorkeling equipment available for exploring Blue Lagoon. * View wild dolphin, dugong, turtles and giant manta rays (+ whales in season) from Cape Moreton, probably the best viewing location on the East Coast. * Culture and history beach tour down Eastern Beach to WW2 and aboriginal sites. Learn about aboriginal bush tucker. * Cruise across Moreton Bay by luxury sea ferry.

2 Hour Ultimate Glider Flight

This flight will take you all the way to the volcanic caldera of Mt Warning, one of the largest extinct volcanoes in the southern hemisphere. You fly north along the beach until reaching Brunswick Heads then head inland and to Mt Chincogan and the Main Arm Valley, climbing to over 5,500 feet and crossing the Kyogle valley. It is indeed the ultimate soaring experience and your pilot will introduce you to a new understanding of the skies, to use thermals, ridge lift and possibly even wave lift to navigate the hidden currents of the landscape.

2 Hour Ultimate Glider Flight

This flight will take you all the way to the volcanic caldera of Mt Warning, one of the largest extinct volcanoes in the southern hemisphere. You fly north along the beach until reaching Brunswick Heads then head inland and to Mt Chincogan and the Main Arm Valley, climbing to over 5,500 feet and crossing the Kyogle valley. It is indeed the ultimate soaring experience and your pilot will introduce you to a new understanding of the skies, to use thermals, ridge lift and possibly even wave lift to navigate the hidden currents of the landscape.

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Guided Tours by Kayak

The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary is part of the Port River Estuary. It is an area of incredible beauty and ecological importance. The sheltered, tree lined creeks of this area are an ideal environment for a kayaking adventure. Whether you are a novice or more experienced paddler of any age this area has so much on offer for you to explore. Travelling by kayak is a unique way to experience an encounter with the Port River dolphins or view the wrecks in the Ship's Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail. Our guides will lead you on an exploration of this facinating area, keep you safe and tell some stories about the sights you see along the way. Tours are conducted in 2 person kayaks, which are easy to paddle, stable and very comfortable. There is also plenty of space to bring a small bag of snacks and a drink to keep you fuelled up throughout your adventure. A camera is also recommended and we can provide a waterproof case to keep it dry. Tours are suitable for all ages, no previous experience is necessary; you just need a sense of adventure. If you are a nature lover and enjoy the water this tour is a must!

Adventure Race Brisbane - Training & Adventure Race

Adventure Racing is addictive and becoming more and more popular, each event will leave you with a thirst for more. If you are keen to get involved in adventure racing, become more proficient within the sport or want the opportunity to train with like-minded people, then the Adventure Training Weekend is the ideal opportunity to do just that! The courses provide the forum to enhance the skills that you need for adventure racing, including practical advice regarding individual preparation, kit and nutrition. The key emphasis will be on enhancing navigational skills with respect to mountain biking, trail running, canoeing and night navigation. A typical Adventure Training Weekend course outline is as follows: SATURDAY 09:00- Introductions - Course expectations 09:15 - Navigation theory - Grid references, bearings, magnetic variation, interpreting the map, map marking, hand rails, time estimation 10:30 - Break 10:45 - Micro navigation - Practical (mini course) include strategy, pacings, involving the team 12.00 - Lunch (provided) - Talk about nutrition 12:30 - Kayak/Canoeing - Cover different boats, adv & disadv, stroke theory & practical 14:45 - Break 15:00 - Mountain biking - Cover bike selection/tuning & accessories (eg computer & tires), How to attack uphills, downhills, practical. Team tactics – towing etc. Bike navigation 17:15 - Kit (light is right) - What to wear and take (map boards) 17:45 - End of training day SUNDAY Compete in an Adventure Race The above proposed agenda is a guide only and will change to meet your needs.

Adventure Race Melbourne - Training & Adventure Race

Adventure Racing is addictive and becoming more and more popular, each event will leave you with a thirst for more. If you are keen to get involved in adventure racing, become more proficient within the sport or want the opportunity to train with like-minded people, then the Adventure Race Training Weekend is the ideal opportunity to do just that! The courses provide the forum to enhance the skills that you need for adventure racing, including practical advice regarding individual preparation, kit and nutrition. The key emphasis will be on enhancing navigational skills with respect to mountain biking, trail running, canoeing and night navigation. A typical Adventure Race Training Weekend course outline is as follows: SATURDAY 08:00 - Introductions - Course expectations 08:15 - Navigation theory - Grid references, bearings, magnetic variation, interpreting the map, map marking, hand rails and time estimation 10:30 - Break 10:45 - Micro navigation - Practical (mini course) include strategy, pacings, involving the team 12.00 - Lunch (provided) - Talk about nutrition 12:30 - Kayak/Canoeing - Cover different boats, adv & disadv, stroke theory & practical 14:15 - Break 14:30 - Mountain biking - Cover bike selection/tuning & accessories (eg computer & tires), How to attack uphills, downhills, practical. Team tactics – towing etc. Bike navigation 16:15 - Kit (light is right) - What to wear and take (map boards) 16:45 - End of training day SUNDAY Participate in an Adventure Race.

Adventure Race Sydney - Training & Adventure Race

Adventure Racing is addictive and becoming more and more popular, each event will leave you with a thirst for more. If you are keen to get involved in adventure racing, become more proficient within the sport or want the opportunity to train with like-minded people, then the Adventure Race Training Weekend is the ideal opportunity to do just that! The courses provide the forum to enhance the skills that you need for adventure racing, including practical advice regarding individual preparation, kit and nutrition. The key emphasis will be on enhancing navigational skills with respect to mountain biking, trail running, canoeing and night navigation. A typical Adventure Race Training Weekend course outline is as follows: SATURDAY 09:00 - Introductions - Course expectations 09:15 - Navigation theory - Grid references, bearings, magnetic variation, interpreting the map, map marking, hand rails and time estimation 10:30 - Break 10:45 - Micro navigation - Practical (mini course) include strategy, pacings, involving the team 12.00 - Lunch (provided) - Talk about nutrition 12:30 - Kayak/Canoeing - Cover different boats, adv & disadv, stroke theory & practical 14:15 - Break 14:30 - Mountain biking - Cover bike selection/tuning & accessories (eg computer & tires), How to attack uphills, downhills, practical. Team tactics – towing etc. Bike navigation 16:15 - Kit (light is right) - What to wear and take (map boards) 16:45 - End of training day SUNDAY Participate in an Adventure Race. The above proposed agenda is a guide only and will change to meet your needs.

Adventure Race Sydney - Training Weekend

Adventure Racing is addictive and becoming more and more popular, each event will leave you with a thirst for more. If you are keen to get involved in adventure racing, become more proficient within the sport or want the opportunity to train with like-minded people, then the Adventure Race Training Weekend is the ideal opportunity to do just that! The courses provide the forum to enhance the skills that you need for adventure racing, including practical advice regarding individual preparation, kit and nutrition. The key emphasis will be on enhancing navigational skills with respect to mountain biking, trail running, canoeing and night navigation. A typical Adventure Race training weekend course outline is as follows: Saturday: Theory sessions include navigation (basic / intermediate), fitness training, nutrition, kit, and strategy. Practical sessions include trail running, mountain biking, canoeing and night navigation with a continued focus on navigation. Sunday: Team Adventure Challenge: the route, to include mountain biking, trail running and canoeing, will take up to 4 hours to complete. A detailed training schedule will be attached to your booking confirmation.

Bongil Bongil Kayak Tour

Join us for a kayak adventure through the pristine waters of the Bongil Bongil National Park looking for fish, stingray and other wildlife such as Osprey, Whitebellied Sea Eagles or Night Bitterns. In season you'll get to visit the nesting areas of the Little Terns. Our Bongil Bongil Kayak tours offer an ideal setting to reconnect with nature.

The History of Sea Kayaking

The kayak traditionally meant a hunter boat. It is thought the kayak developed in North America but was also used throughout the Pacific and other indigenous cultures that lived near water.

Archaeologists have found kayaks that date back 4000 years.

Kayaks were made from driftwood or wood obtained from land. Designs of the kayak changed over time when the use for them changed. The kayaks used for hunting were slightly different from those used for transport.

Modern day kayaks are made from fiberglass and plastic. They can cater for up to three people. Purpose built kayaks have been used for adventurers to paddle across large distances of water.

In the 1980s, kayaks became cheaper due to plastic being used for their manufacture. This enabled more people to buy them and therefore the participation rate in sea kayaking grew.

The designs today change for the purpose, as they did many years ago. The modern day kayaks are usually between 12 and 24 feet in length. The cheaper purchase price has allowed for recreational kayaking on oceans, lakes and rivers around the world.

Kayaking is a great source of fitness and many athletes use kayaking as an alternate form of exercise.

The recreational kayaker uses the sport as a great form of relaxation. Access to the water for fun or exploration means kayaking is a great way to spend weekends or vacations on some of the most beautiful waterways in the world.   © MAS 2007

Paddle Power - Get Active and See the Sights

Have you ever wanted to explore the waterways of Australia but didn't know where to begin?

Kayaking is a great way to explore the coastlines, rivers and lakes of Australia. It is one of the most peaceful forms of exercise you'll ever try. It's cheap and the whole family can enjoy the majestic sights of the most beautiful places in Australia.

Escape the rat race and let MadAboutSports take you on an adventure you'll never forget.

We offer kayaking tours across Australia in some of the most remote and popular spots in the country.

When booking your next holiday, include a day of kayaking to really make your vacation memorable.   © MAS 2007