Five activities in Canberra for adrenaline junkies
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Canberra might be known as the home of the Australian Government, but it’s not all stuffy suits and politics – there are also plenty of activities for adrenaline junkies looking for their next hit.
Helping locals and visitors alike live life to the fullest, from aerial challenges to learning how to (safely) hurl hatchets, these five activities will be sure to get your heart racing and blood pumping as they push your body – and mind – to its limit.
Add these adventures to your bucket list!
Treetops Adventure
With 90 aerial obstacles and 16 thrilling ziplines, this ropes course is suspended between one and 15 metres above the ground, making it a heart-pounding experience for even the bravest of souls. From climbing and balancing through Majura Pines Forest to flying on ziplines up to 90m long, even if you’re scared of heights, it will be sure to get your adrenaline pumping.
Lime Kiln Road, Majura | treetopsadventure.com.au
BlocHaus Bouldering
At BlocHaus, there’s no need for ropes, partners, or other gear but it still has all the thrills that are associated with rock climbing. A fun activity for fitness levels of all ages, here you can do both bouldering and parkour to challenge your fear of heights (and fear of falling). All you need to do is book a session, hire a pair of climbing shoes and commit to making it to the top…and back down again.
Unit 2, Building 2, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | cbr.blochaus.com.au
Delta Force Paintball
State-of-the-art combat guns, movie set-themed games and life-sized props…you’ll feel like you’ve been dropped into the middle of a war movie at Delta Force. Promising the ultimate adrenaline rush, this activity is perfect for a group looking for something different to do in Canberra. Transforming you from civilian to soldier and throwing you into the middle of a battlefield, take your semi-automatic paintball machine gun and let the game begin.
Monaro Highway and Old Tuggeranong Road, Canberra | canberrapaintball.com.au
Jet Flight Simulator
Because who doesn’t want to learn how to fly one of the most popular commercial planes in the world without actually taking to the air? Offering the perfect kind of thrill (all the fun without the danger), the B737 Simulator is a unique experience in Canberra that allows you to get a taste of what it’s like to fly a big jet aircraft. And while it might all be simulated, trust us when we say it will feel like the real deal. Does anyone else have sweaty palms just thinking about landing a plane?
4 Montford Crescent, Lyneham | jetflightsimulatorcanberra.com.au
Axxe
Nothing will get your heart pumping like hurling a hatchet. Head along to Axxe in Fyshwick to let out your frustrations in a unique (but cathartic) experience thanks to their specialised axe-throwing sessions. A little bit dangerous – cause, you know, you’re throwing an axe – and a whole lot of fun, grab your crew, pick your lane, and let the throws (safely) fly.
4/1 Lyell Street, Fyshwick | axxe.com.au
