Tue Dec 14

4 Exciting Winter Activities In Australia That You Can Do

Written by Daily Bulletin

USA Today, an American news broadcasting company, reports that staying indoors can negatively impact an individual. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) leads to depression because the affected person detaches from the natural world. To fight against this disorder, you must find exciting activities during Winter.

It's challenging to find enjoyable things to do, especially for kids and young adults. In addition, the cold environment may lead to unhealthy habits and disorganized routines. As the weather gets colder, you must plan alternative activities, such as online gambling, to make exciting winter memories.

You don’t have to spend too much time on your devices. Instead, here are some entertaining activities you can try in Australia during the winter season:

Watch the Southern Lights

The Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) can be viewed all year round, unlike the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), which only appears during the winter equinox. Although people can view the Southern Lights across Australia, you can enjoy witnessing this phenomenon in Tasmania, which are:

* Bruly Island Satellite Island
* Cradle Mountain (Lake St. Clair National Park)
* The Central Highlands Bathurst Harbor

Attend the Midwinter Festival in Tasmania

As you visit Tasmania, you can also attend their midwinter festival called "Dark Mofo". You can go to the Winter Feast if you love food to try exceptional food. If you're a brave adventurer, you can join the Winter Solstice Nude Swim in the Derwent River to swim naked.

Spot Wildlife

As the temperature drops during Winter, multiple wildlife species come out to hunt for food while others hibernate. If you're bored of watching unique animals on television, you can experience watching and playing around with them in Australia. You can do these winter activities to catch exotic creatures:

* Watch swarms of Brolgas transform into performers in Currawinya National Park.
* Dive with Dwarf Minke Whales at the Ribbon Reef.
* Watch the echidnas form adorable annual love trains at Kangaroo Island.
* Visit Hervey Bay, Queensland, to watch migrating humpback whales.
* Witness the ocean illuminate with beautifully coloured sepia apama in Whyalla.
* Feed a host of wallaby and kangaroo species at Flinders Ranges.
* Swim with gigantic great white sharks in the Neptune Islands.

Go Skiing

Skiing is a thrilling activity to stay adventurous during Winter. Statista, a company specializing in consumer data, found 9.2 million American skiers in 2018. However, the survey only shows how exciting skiing is, so it's worth trying.

Since Australia celebrates Winter twice a year—yes, you read that right!—this continent can provide you with hundreds of ski areas that you can only do Down Under. Australia has already produced world-class winter sports competitors. Aussies love the Winter!

Here are some accessible ski resorts in Australia you can visit during Winter:

* Perisher National Park
* Falls Creek
* Kosciuszko National Park
* Mt. Buller
* Mt. Hotham
* Charlotte Pass

Key Takeaway

You don't need to spend the winter indoors. That's why you have to plan your activities to experience exciting memories during Australia's winter season.