Seven awesome ways to dive into the deep blue sea and sky in South Australia

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Seven awesome ways to dive into the deep blue sea and sky in South Australia

Seven awesome ways to dive into the deep blue sea and sky in South Australia

Mark Tay

Seven awesome ways to dive into the deep blue sea and sky in South Australia

Source: Tourism Australia via giphy.com There’s so much more to see and do when you take some time off dry land. Embark on unique adventures and hidden gems in

South Australia Words: Mark Tay
Surfing at Fleurieu Peninsula

Though there are many more surfing spots all around South Australia for professional surfers looking to cut some wave, the mid-coast beaches of Christies Beach, South Port, Seaford, Moana and Sellicks Beach of Fleurieu Peninsula offer good surfing for both novices and experienced board riders. If you’re a complete noob, you can sign up for some surf lessons that start from A$50 (which right now adds up to about S$50) a person, inclusive of surfboard and wetsuit rental. All you need are your towel, swimmers, some refreshments and sunblock to start your journey as a wave rider. Plus, Fleurieu Penninsula is an hour from Adelaide by car. Sweet! Snorkeling off Eyre Peninsula

Still keeping things near the water surface, if you’re into something a little more relaxed, you might enjoy snorkeling near Whyalla (the cuttlefish capitol of the world, mind you) on the east coast of Eyre Peninsula and watch giant cuttlefish change colour and texture to blend in with their environment. From Adelaide, Whyalla is a four hour drive (or 45 minute plane ride) away so we’d recommend taking an overnight trip. Also, the best time to see these beautiful creatures in full force is during their annual spawning season from May to August. Shark-cage diving off Port Lincoln

Cuttlefish not your thing? Well, maybe you’ve always wanted to see a Great White Shark up close and personal in their natural habitat. If so, nothing in the world brings you as close as shark cage diving at Shark Bay, 70km off the coast of Port Lincoln at the Neptune Islands. Apparently humans aren’t preferred prey for the Great White, so I guess that makes it a little less scary … Well, not really. But whatever floats your boat! Swimming with sea lions off Port Lincoln

For something a little less intense, you might want to consider taking a dip with the rare and endangered Australian Sea Lions in their natural habitat at Seal Cove. No cage here and it’s probably not that close to Shark Bay either. Hang out with dolphins off Adelaide

If dolphins are more your style, head over to the waters of Glenelg, home to over a thousand dolphins, just 20 minutes from the Adelaide city centre. Hop on a catamaran, grab hold of the floatation line attached to the boat’s stern, and before long you’ll be hanging with some friendly dolphin folk, frolicking in the water. It’s important to note that these dolphins are wild so don’t go leaping over for free hugs. Extreme adventure flights in Adelaide

Source: Instagram.com/Adelaide_warbirds For something a little less wet, we take a look skyward. If you’re an aero-geek and have always wanted to take a spin in an authentic historical aircraft, you can literally climb aboard a classic warbird like a Nanchang CJ-6A fighter trainer for a flight over Adelaide city and its surroundings. Soaring over beaches at low altitude, spins, loops and barrel rolls are optional (and highly recommended). And the best part? The Parafield airfield you take off from is just over an hour’s drive north of the city. Skydiving in Adelaide

So, maybe you’re you the kind of adrenaline junkie who prefers jumping — rather than simply sitting snug — out of planes. Well, lucky you. There are tons of skydiving options available in Adelaide that depart from various small airstrips around the state. In particular, we like the coastal diving packages that involve jumping off to take in the beautiful views of South Australia coast and city before a beach landing on Semaphore Beach. For more information on South Australia, visit todayonline.com/southaustralia

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