Top 5 Summer Activities

Summer is a time of year for fun, sun, tanning and the beach

. Below I have listed a brief description of five of the most popular summer activities. So when you"re skin is sticking to the couch and you"re looking for something to do... try one of these activities.

Snorkelling is a great and fun way to spend the day out in the water, keeping you cool with a whole range of beautiful things to see. Viewing the life of aquatic creatures is mesmerising and many reefs are just below the water"s surface. Look at local beaches, lakes and rivers near you or ask your local dive store for the best locations. To see the best marine life and reefs Australia has to offer then take a holiday to the Great Barrier Reef or on the other side of Australia try Ningaloo reef where you can snorkel right next to 40ft Whale Sharks.

One step up from snorkelling is Scuba Diving and this for people who want to dive to greater depths, stay underwater for long periods of time and for those who just enjoy the feeling of weightlessness. Scuba Diving requires some training however learning this fun summer activity is great fun. There are many different courses of Scuba Diving for various interest such as underwater photography, marine naturalists, wreck diving, cave diving and even ice diving. Whatever interests you underwater, scuba diving has it, so start by obtaining your open water license and go from there.

If you prefer the surface of the water kayaking is another brilliant summer activity to take up. Kayaking is great for getting outdoors and into the wilderness, exploring rivers, lakes and oceans as well as providing great exercise. Combined with a bit of swimming and splashing about kayaking is an awesome summer activity.

Kayaking not wild or extreme enough? Then you need something more adventurous like white water rafting. With unexpected twists, turns and drop offs down waterfalls at considerable speeds white water rafting is definitely an adventure like no other. There are artificial rapids such as Penrith White Water or natural rapids which are graded by level of skill, expertise and the danger factor. Start with a guided white water rafting tour and then work your way up to the more extreme.

The last summer activity that cannot be overlooked is jet skiing. One of the best ways to spend time on the water is by tearing through it at top speeds. Jet Ski"s can be used for just cruising around, towing other water devices along and even wave riding. This summer activity is sure to keep you cool and entertained over the summer period.

There are many other summer activities to do whether in the water or not. Make sure this summer you get outdoors and live life to its fullest whether that means being under water, on the surface exploring new scenery, rowing down waterfalls or any other adventurous activity. Be sure to visit www.nothingbutadventure.com for more adventurous ideas.

by: Daniel

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