ACTION, ADVENTURE, SPORTS

The Port Macquarie region offers more than just a relaxing break. If you're after an adrenalin thrill, there's a range of challenging, heart-pumping adventure experiences available to test your stamina and endurance, boost your fitness and offer fun, laughter and enjoyment.

INDOOR ADVENTURE CENTRE

Take the challenge of rock-climbing, just minutes from the centre of Port Macquarie! Test your stamina and spirit and enjoy the satisfaction of mastering the high ropes, bouldering, caves and ladders; safety harness and instruction included. News kids' section suitable for 3-4 years and older.

Or enter a laser skirmish in the Dark Zone: with fog, music and lighting effects and equipped in your laser vest, evade your captors and stalk your quarry in a two-storey labyrinth for a true action experience.Entry: Depending on games, from $5-$18.

Open: Daily during school holidays. Otherwise daily except Mon & Fri.
Tel: 6581 3899.

SWITCH SK8 PARK

Abundant hours in holiday time provide the perfect opportunity to polish your skating skills in the traffic-free, purpose-built environment of Switch Skate Park, on the Oxley Highway just minutes from Port Macquarie CBD.

Parents: relax in the knowledge that your youngsters are enjoying a healthy, energetic pastime in a secure location.Open: BMX Sats 5-10pm; daily in school holidays; Wed-Sun at other times.

Tel: 6581 4588. www.coastsidechurch.com.au\switch.html

COASTAL SKY DIVERS

Put Port Macquarie permanently in your scrapbook of unforgettable holiday thrills on a day out with Coastal Sky Divers, with a DVD or photos as evidence for your friends of your daring and courage!

After a thorough 8hrs of ground training, leap in free-fall from a plane at 10,000ft for the ultimate adventure, then fly like a bird during a 4min ride under parachute. Or achieve similar thrills in a tandem skydive with plenty of opportunity to enjoy spectacular views across Port Macquarie, beaches and ocean.Entry: Age and physical conditions apply; from 14 years.

Open: Call for times and prices.
Tel: 0428 471 227.

EDGE EXPERIENCE

What's your wish in the great outdoors? The glorious bush hinterland and coast is your playground in the company of the knowledgeable, professional guides of Edge Experience, Port Macquarie's outdoor adventure specialist. Choose abseiling, mountain biking, kayaking or freshwater fishing.

Beginner abseiling or exhilarating 54m slopes with lunch at Jollynose

Summit and stunning views. Biking amid acres of national parklands and wildflower reserves for all levels from leisurely scenic tours to testing slopes. Wheels, wine and dine terminates with a local produce feast at Bago Vineyards. Freshwater fishing in picturesque river systems. Kayaking in flora and fauna reserves, bird-spotting, Aboriginal lore. Bike hire/delivery service.Entry: Biking tours from $65 incl. 4WD transfers.

Tel: 0427 324 009; email: %EC%CB%C0v%DC%CF%D6%CE%C8%C9%DB%CD%D8%9A%98%DF%B5%CB%98%CE%E8%D1q%85%C2
www.edgeexperience.com.au

PAINTBALL at SKIRMISH DOWN UNDER

Fields of dreams stretch through the bush alongside Port Macquarie's Hastings River - developed to offer players a variety of game scenarios.

Fun, and a perfect safety record, are paramount.

Superb equipment: Tippmann Custom 98 semi automatic marker, V Force head protection, camouflage coveralls plus optional/ladies gloves, hats, neck and chest protectors. All ages; experienced staff; solo visitors welcome.Entry: 4hrs $42.

Open: Check opening hours with Trevor, 0408 873 122.
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www.skirmishdownunder.com.au