Cairns

The Extreme Nature Adventure…

Get ready to push yourself to the edge…The Challenge Life International Cairns adventure is a power packed week of extreme adventure that will have your heart pumping with adrenalin!

Located on the east coast of Cape York Peninsula on a coastal strip between the Coral Sea and the Great Dividing Range, Cairns is a outdoor adventurer’s paradise - situated less than a hours boat ride from the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef and is a short 100km drive to the splendour of the Daintree National Park.

Be prepared to challenge yourself as you embark on this once in a lifetime opportunity to experience all that this natural wonder has to offer…As a team, you will barely have time to catch your breath as you move from one extreme activity to the next.

Each group of 16-20 will travel by plane and bus to and from all destinations, stay in large holiday house style accommodation and dine at the regions great restaurants. All transfers, accommodation, meals and activities are included.

Activities on this adventure may include but are not limited to:

• White Water Rafting

Get ready for an adrenaline pumping white water adventure down the Tully River!

This heart stopping adventure is located in a world heritage listed forest 2 hours south of Cairns. Led by expertly trained river guides, each raft of 7 participants will negotiate more than 45 rapids, paddle over numerous drop offs all whilst drinking in the breathtaking scenery.

You will be given a thorough safety briefing and provided with a helmet and life jacket. We will travel through the adventure as a team in a carefully planned sequence mapped out by our internationally certified guides.

• Great Barrier Reef Scuba Diving and Snorkelling

The Great Barrier Reef is the pinnacle of all scuba diving and snorkelling waters on the globe. On this adventure you will dive beautiful reefs, see exquisite marine life, explore drop offs, tunnels and cave, have an incredible buffet lunch and catch some sun baking time in between dives…

• Minjin jungle Swing

Have you ever wanted to fly?

Then the Minjin jungle Swing is for you. Named after an Aboriginal legend which tells of a vicious cat like creature – The Minjin Swing can take 2-3 people soaring above the rainforest canopy at speeds of up to 120km per hour.

You will be strapped into a hang gliding like harness and suspended from steel cables and propelled through the air like a rocket – this activity will give you an awesome rush.

• Rock Climbing/Abseiling

Rock Climbing and Abseiling are activities that require strength, endurance, and mental control, as well as agility and balance, and the ability to cope with tough, dangerous physical challenges.

Whether scaling steep rocky mountain faces or descending into ancient caves this adventure will challenge your physical self and require discipline – the reward though is unsurpassed as you will discover fantastic formations and long lost fossils – you will be in for a day you will never forget!

• Tandem Sky Diving

Sky Diving is about as thrilling, adrenalin pumping and breathtaking an extreme activity you could ever do! There is no experience required as you will be paired up with an experienced tandem master who, after a detailed safety and training session, will guide you through an experience to remember.

Take a leap of faith as you soar to dizzy heights over tropical North Queensland – then JUMP!! You and your instructor will freefall at speeds of up to 220km per hour before your parachute opens and you glide back down to earth whilst taking in the beautiful views.

There may be age, height and weight restrictions for this activity – your Challenge Life Team Leader will be able to provide you with more information

• Bungy Jumping

The Bungy tower is 50 meters high, stands above a pool of water and is surrounded by tropical rainforest with panoramic views over the Great Barrier Reef – on the platform it is just you, your fears and some of the most beautiful scenery Australia and indeed the world have to offer. Thousands of people every year make the pilgrimage to this Mecca of bungy jumping.

Of all of the activities we will do on this adventure – taking that last step to the edge of the bungy tower will push you to your limits and challenge your inner most fears…Most people would never dream of throwing themselves of a high tower with their legs strapped together suspending by a giant rubber band – but if you can summon the courage and strength to jump – we guarantee you a sense of fun, exhilaration and most importantly achievement.

Other Activities that may be included in the Cairns package include:

• Horse Riding
• Hot Air Ballooning