The state of Tasmania has a wide range of adventure sports for the ruggedly fit individuals who undertake extended bushwalking journeys or white water rafting expeditions to the gentler but no less enthralling activities of sailing, cycling, shorter walks or rambles, exploring caves, fishing - deep sea & fresh water, horse riding and diving.

ALL TERRAIN TOURING
Remote bush tracks, old stock routes, disused railway lines - in a 4WD or four wheel motorbike, you can discover Tasmania's extensive network of fascinating off road trails.

BUSHWALKING
In Tasmania there are over 10000km ( 7500 miles ) of walking tracks, through a variety of landscapes, all on one compact island - World Heritage Area wilderness, magnificent beaches, remote mountain ranges, dramatic coastlines, deep forests, expansive alpine plateau, sparkling lakes, mighty rivers.

CAVING
Tasmania's extensive system of limestone and dolomite caves feature richly decorated caverns, spacious chambers, underground rivers, and constellations of glow worms. The better known caves have professional guides and easy access.

CLIMBING AND ABSEILING
From small local crags to remote wilderness peaks, the superb dolerite, quartzite and granite cliffs of Australia's most mountainous state promise unlimited excitement for climbers and abseilers, experts and novices alike. Tasmania is the best place for this adventitious experience.

DIVING
Visibility for the divers is generally excellent and there is a rich variety of marine habitats, including some unique to Tasmania, such as the amazing 30 mt ( 90 ft ) giant kelp forests off the Tasman Peninsula. With 5400 km ( 3600 miles ) of coastline, and hundreds of offshore rocks, reefs and islands, there's scope for every kind of temperate - water diving experience, from snorkelling to deep scuba dives.

GOLF
With more than 80 golf courses in a compact island, Tasmania is a perfect destination for a golfing vacation. The style and scenery of our golf courses are as widely varied as the Tasmanian landscape.

SEA KAYAKING
The bays, inlets and estuaries of this state are a sea canoeist's paradise, with the choice of day paddles in sheltered waters or exposed crossings to offshore islands. The coastal scenery is dramatic, and it's not unusual to be joined by a pod of friendly and curious dolphins.

RAFTING
River rafting on the Franklin, Derwent, Picton, Arthur, the South Esk, Mersey and Meander Rivers is an amazing experience. One will find a white water rafting experience to suit your interest, level, ability and sense of adventure.

WILDERNESS FLIGHTS
Just 40 minutes by air from Hobart is the remote World Heritage Wilderness Area, where you can be on a sweeping stretch of sea-washed sand, with the Southern Ocean for company. On the way, you'll traverse the rugged peaks and ancient quartzite ranges of the South West - below, mountain lakes sparkle, and impenetrable scrub rolls from ridge to ridge.