Fun Things To Do In Australia and Gifts With A Difference. Dare to surprise. Try Something New.

Do you need to find a gift for a friend or loved one? Maybe you are looking for something a little different to do? Have scroll through the list below and see if you can find something of interest. If not try searching on: Red Balloons site. If you love crowded shops, wrapping presents or sticking to the same old same old then this may not be for you. But if you want to give somebody special e.g. you an experience to remember then please read on:

Tandem Skydiving - Amazing and unique coastal views

Experience the thrill of freefall - attached to a tandem instructor, all you have to do is enjoy the rush. Skydiving over the beach offers amazing coastal views. We use the latest parachute and safety equipment including automatic activating devices.

No need to worry - just jump and enjoy! Experience Sydney's only coastal skydive. You'll freefall from 14,000ft in tandem with an experienced instructor over the beach in Wollongong.

Only 15 minutes of instruction is required before you jump, which makes this activity perfect for people with no previous experience.

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Romantic Seaplane and Beach Picnic

Escape on your seaplane flight! Let us provide you with a scrumptious gourmet hamper and spoil you with a fine bottle of Australian wine.

Our pilot will find you your very own secluded beach in the middle of the national park. What you do for the next three hours is entirely up to you.

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Jet Fighter Flight of a Lifetime

A 'top gun' experience adventure flight in the front seat of a military fighter jet. Experience the full range of aerobatics and tactical maneuvers. High Speed and G-force get the adrenalin pumping.

This is an experience of a lifetime few others have experienced. Standard Fighter Flight The BAC Strikemaster Jet is the 'King' of our fleet, and is ready to take you for the ride of your life! Experience the extreme speed (up to 800 km/h), the rush and G-forces while your pilot takes you through a range of military style combat moves and aerobatics.

The Strikemaster is capable of flying a wide range of missions from ground attack to fighter combat, and includes the full spectrum of aerobatic maneuvers. Flights in the Strikemaster offer side by side seating, so you're in the front seat all the way! So whether you're skimming the terrain or rolling through the sky at 30,000 feet, a flight in this ex-military machine is an experience that few others can comprehend, and a ride that we guarantee you will never forget!

The 30 minute adventure flight is our most popular flight in the BAC Strikemaster Jet and is tailored to the passenger – from mild to wild! Experience the full range of high speed fighter combat maneuvers, tactical maneuvers and aerobatics.

This flight is for anyone who wants to experience what it’s like to be a top-gun fighter pilot. Will leave you begging for more!

TOP-GUN JET MISSION INCLUDES:

- Passenger fitted with flight suit.

- A 20 minute pre-flight briefing and safety instruction session. - Passenger taken to aircraft for photograph session with the fighter jet before entering jet cockpit.

- Taxi, take-off, approx 30 minute Adventure Flight tailored to the passenger, landing debriefing & a chance to take more photographs at aircraft.

- And a chance to view all the other aircraft with a talk regarding the history of each plane.

* (From Port Macquarie home base only)

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Cannoe your Kayak along Sydney Harbour

NSW See the most beautiful harbour in the world from a different perspective. Discover the hidden beaches, explore the wilderness foreshore and experience this majestic harbour like very few visitors ever will.

Our sea kayaks are sleek, quiet and easy to paddle and will take you to places no other watercraft can. We use stable sea kayaks and expert kayaking guides to explore some of Sydney Harbour's secret beaches and hidden coves. Schooling fish, exotic sea birds, seals and penguins are often seen on these tours.

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4WD Winery and Wildlife Tour

Journey by 4WD through the peaceful Watagan Mountains, looking out for wildlife, to the historic Hunter Valley and some of the best vineyards in the country.

Sample some of our superb wines, complemented by lunch in the vineyards. Depart Sydney for Australia's premium wine region. Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge, see Kuring-gai National Park and the spectacular Hawkesbury River.

Leaving the city behind, you will now enjoy the peace of the Watagan mountains, encountering wildlife such as kangaroos, goannas and Bellbirds.

After morning tea at 'The Pines' we explore Wollombi Township and pub, then on to an old family winery for wine-tasting before a delicious restaurant lunch served in the heart of the vineyards. After this we explore two more vineyards.

Departing the wine country mid-afternoon, we return directly to Sydney.

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4WD Beach Cruise and Dolphin Spotting

A 4WD journey to the magnificent 'Desert by the Sea' sand dunes, then a drive on the 40km Stockton Beach. The adventure takes to the water of Port Stephens in search of dolphins, followed by lunch at a local seafood restaurant.

Depart Sydney for Port Stephens in an air conditioned 4WD. Travel across the Harbour Bridge and past the towering sandstone cliffs of the Hawkesbury River.

Arriving at Williamstown, commence your 4WD trip to the stunningly beautiful 'Desert by the Sea' sand dunes and 40km beach at Stockton.

Travel to Port Stephens to lunch at a spectacular local restaurant. Fresh seafood is on today’s menu. Relax overlooking the picturesque marina. After lunch join our dolphin watch cruise into the calm waters of the bay.

The expert crew bring pods of wild dolphins into view with a 97% success rate at finding dolphins .Return to Sydney by approximately 6.30pm.

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Also see day tours of the Northern Beaches

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