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14 August 2009, Issue 24

The 'Mancation' - boys only adventures

Mancations are all about male holiday experiences and the action packed adventures that are best enjoyed with a group of good mates. Australia is the ideal destination to get out and active with the boys!

Male bonding

Barra fishing

Bond with your mates on a camping adventure in Victoria
Pack up your car with your mancation essentials – beer, snags and a portable BBQ, and head to the banks of the mighty Murray River for a camping adventure you’ll never forget. Forming the border between New South Wales and Victoria before heading south to the ocean, the Murray River is the perfect stomping ground for men who thrive on the great outdoors.

Find a secluded spot on the River to soak up some sun and enjoy a relaxing BBQ or a spot of fishing. There are also a number of excellent riverside golf courses where you can tee off surrounded by beautiful natural bushland and stunning river views. If you’re after something a bit more strenuous, strap on some waterskis or even join a white water rafting adventure!


Tee off in the South Australian outback

South Australia’s Flinders Ranges provide a dramatic departure from the hectic pace of big cities and once you're there, you'll experience things that make home look boring! See the majestic natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound, a lost world located inside a giant stone crater, or go driving into the deep outback and spend time exploring our legendary desert tracks.

There's hiking trails, places to fossick for opals, and even a desert golf course with no grass! The locals can give you all the tips you need for an adventure in the outback, so be sure to share a drink with them, and find out about their favourite local action-packed spots.

Plunge from a plane off the Coffs Harbour coast
The world is a very different place from up above and whether it’s sky diving or a parachute jump that lifts your feet off the ground, Coffs Harbour offers some of the best air adventures in the country! Take the plunge of a lifetime with Australian Sky Dive and enjoy the natural beauty of the dazzling scenery as you plummet to the ground at tremendous speed. And of course, don’t forget to take home the digital photo package so you can brag to your mates for years to come.

Tackle Tasmania on a trout fishing holiday
Relax and unwind on a trout fishing tour at Sandy Bay, a tranquil fishing spot on the Tasmanian coast. The Sandy Bay fishing tour company, Fish Wild Tasmania, offers the ultimate mancation package with everything pre-organised for your crew. Trout fishing tours are all inclusive of fly fishing gear, gourmet lunches to satisfy those huge appetites, and transfers from your Hobart accommodation to the region. Packages range from log cabins to tents and span from one day to a week. 

The Hyatt Coolum Mancation Package
The Hyatt Regency in Coolum is offering the ultimate ‘guys’ getaway’. Brace yourselves for a long weekend of lighting up fine cigars, sipping premium whisky, dining on delectable coastal cuisine and relaxing in five-star style.Kick off the weekend with a bourbon and cigar at the resort's signature restaurant, Eliza’s before indulging in the all you can eat buffet serving only the finest local produce. Compete against your mates on the world-renowned 18-hole course, followed by a BBQ at the club overlooking the rugged landscape of the Sunshine Coast.

Contacts

Tourism Australia
Phoebe Grealy
Media Coordinator - Destination
P. 61 2 9361 1364
E. pgrealy@tourism.australia.com
W. http://www.media.australia.com

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