Backpacker Adventure Sports in and near Melbourne

Skydive Melbourne

Backpacker Adventure Sports in and near Melbourne Face your fear of heights and take a leap of faith with Skydive Melbourne, the closest skydiving experience to the CBD. Freefall for 60 seconds at a speed of 200 kilometres per hour over the St Kilda drop zone, before floating over Port Phillip Bay for five to seven minutes as you make your descent back to Earth. Jumping approximately 11 times per day, the crew have racked up plenty of experience, so you’re in safe hands.

Location: Skydive Melbourne, Marine Parade, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia, 

Tel: +61 1300 663 634

Caving Wesburn

If tight spaces and dark crevices don’t scare you, then perhaps you should try caving. Melbourne Adventure Hub will take you through a labyrinth of deep underground caves in Yarra Junction where you will crawl, slide and climb your way through small gaps and muddy caverns full of overhanging glow worms. The three-hour journey doesn’t require any previous experience and all equipment is provided.

Location: Britannia Creek Rd, Wesburn, Victoria, Australia, 

Tel: +61 1300 182 077

Paintball Melbourne

Only 30 minutes from the CBD, Snipers Den features five paintball fields with a variety of terrains, obstacles and layouts. Round up your friends and take your best shot in the combat-inspired Courage Under Fire, the 50 Piece Sup Air Tournament Field, which is the largest of its kind in Victoria, Heaven & Hell, Tactical Ops and Prison Break. Take aim, splatter your friends with paint and win the battle.

Location: Snipers Den, 455 Centre Dandenong Rd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 

Tel: +61 3 9568 3969

Rap Jumping Southbank

Go face-first over the edge of a seven-storey building just like a member of the Special Forces. Rap jumping involves freestyle ropework and forward abseiling as you run down the side of an inner-city building. The team, which has over 26 years of experience, will take you through safety procedures and secure you with a helmet and harness before you begin your rappel. 

Location: Rap Jumping, 334 City Rd, Southbank, Victoria, Australia, 

Tel: +61 1300 780 266

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