Australia’s total area of 2,941,300 square miles makes it the sixth-largest country by area in the world! Oz’s immense vastness offers a plethora of exciting and rewarding adventures like hiking, volunteering, and eco-tours, all in a laid-back environment.

With over 500 national parks, throw on your boots and hike the Australian countryside to see the waterfalls, forests, wildlife, rivers, swimming holes, and more. Some adventures in Australia will give you the chance to go hiking through the Glass House Mountains National Park or in the Blue Mountains, where you can see the infamous Three Sisters. Many of the national parks in Australia offer opportunities for travelers to rock climb and abseil, too!

Australia offers overs 10,000 beaches, making it the ideal place to become a surfer! Most adventure programs in Australia offer some type of surfing safari excursion, where certified instructors will teach you about ocean awareness, surf etiquette, and wind patterns through structured lessons.

If you’re interested in ecology and environmental studies, Oz is the place for you. Australia is home to a rich biodiversity with an abundant variety of mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, flora, and fauna. You could also find yourself trekking through rainforests, mountains, beaches, or deserts on any given day in these programs.