If you are looking for a dash of adventure and thrill-seeking then Melbourne has it all, from day trips to islands for wildlife watching to going on a cruise or a road trip or testing your nerves by sky diving, to even trying your luck at panning some gold - there is plenty to do in Melbourne. Here is how you can enjoy an exciting adventure and plan out your adrenaline fix while in Melbourne, Victoria.

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Choosing a place to stay that will be the ideal spot to rest without any disturbances and get a good night’s sleep after a thrilling day of adventure and excitement is something that you want to make sure you don’t have to worry about. Citadines on Bourke Melbourne has a wide range of peaceful, well-equipped, spacious apartments that are easily accessible in Melbourne. Short Stay Apartments are perfect for single or couple occupancy and the two-bedroom apartments can easily accommodate larger parties travelling together. With their modern furnishing and many amenities such as a fully equipped fitness centre, you can even catch a good workout before engaging yourself in your thrill-seeking adventures, as a warm-up.

An interesting and lovely way to see some of the wildlife of Melbourne is to visit the vast plains of Werribee Open Range Zoo to go on a safari and spot zebras, rhinos and giraffes. The Phillip Island Penguin Parade is the place to visit if you want to see the fluffy fairy penguins emerging from the sea at dusk to head to their resting place on the island. Another great way to get a taste of the farm life and explore Echuca’s beautiful countryside is to visit the Billabong Ranch Adventure Park and go on horseback to explore the trail along the local waterways and meandering bush tracks. For a marine adventure, you should head to the Mornington Peninsula to swim with the Polperro Dolphins and play with the seals during a guided tour.

Race Towards an Adrenaline Rush

The Melbourne Cable Park is an exciting place to visit that has a cable wakeboarding circuit, a high ropes adventure circuit and an aqua park. For a Mario Kart-like experience in real life, you should head to Phillip Island Go Karts or Stony Creek Go Karts to have a high-octane racing experience on their world-class racing circuits. If you want to take to the skies you can enjoy the piloting experience of taking flight in a single-engine bi-plane at Lethbridge Airport. To dial up the excitement further you can visit the Live Wire Park where you can try out their zipline, wander the treetop canopy and their high ropes course as well. To dip your toes into some water-based activities you can head to Gumbuya World or the Adventure Park Geelong where you can spend a day twisting and turning down their waterslides.

Skydiving in Melbourne has quite a few different experiences that you can try out. Skydiving from up to 15,000 feet will ensure that you have a long freefall and a spectacular view of the Great Ocean Road. There are also other places to visit to enjoy different views of different areas such as St. Kilda Beach, Yarra Valley and the 12 Apostles. Melbourne prioritises safety when skydiving with strict regulations, serviced and well-maintained equipment and qualified instructors who are very experienced in tandem skydiving. You can choose the height at which you will be skydiving from which will change the amount of time you have for your free fall. The Maximum of 15,000 feet will have you freefalling for about 60 seconds after which your tandem instructor will pull the parachute and you will safely glide back down to earth. Whereas if you choose the lowest height of 8,000 feet your freefall will only be for 15 seconds.