6 Adventurous Things To Do In Newcastle This Valentines Day

Sand Dune Adventures are located just north of Newcastle CBD on Nelson Bay Road and run Quad Bike Tours of Stockton Beach daily for $110pp for 1 hour or $165 pp for 2 hours. The guides will teach you and your Valentine the basics of quad bike riding including safe ATV handling and riding techniques. Once on your tour, you will be immersed into coastal wilderness, experience 50 - 70ft high sand dunes and you will also view the wreck of the 59 000 tonne Norwegian bulk carrier the ‘Sygna’.

Sweep your Valentine off their feet with Tandem Hang Gliding! It's the best way for you to experience free flight and obtain a birds eye view of Newcastle. Your flight duration will be approximately 20 - 30 minutes and you can also capture your flying experience on video.

Still adventurous but a little romantic, Sahara Trails Horse Riding offers several different rides from beginner to expert. They also offer custom built rides to suit your wants, needs and ability which would be perfect for your Valentines Day Adventure.

Moonshadow Cruises have created the ultimate package for you and your partner this Valentines Day. The Triple the Adventure package will cost $135pp and begins with Parasailing 150 metres above the water to take in the sights of Port Stephens. You will then board the Dolphin Watch Cruise where you will also be served a buffet lunch. Your jam packed day finishes off with an adrenalin pumping Sandboarding Adventure.

Have you or your partner always wanted to give surfing a go? This Valentines Day, you could take your partner to Newcastle Surf School for a surfing lesson. During your lesson, you will learn surf awareness, how to catch and ride waves, turning techniques, surfing ettiquette and lots more. Newcastle Surf School offers 2 hour group lessons for $40pp or 90 minute private lessons for $70pp.

Take your Valentine to enjoy a unique experience high amongst the trees.TreeTop Adventure Park consists of 96 tree top challenges, where you can slide down flying foxes, go from tree to tree on suspension bridges and enjoy loads more exciting activities up to 15 metres above the forest floor! When you book before 13th Feb you only have to pay for yourself when you climb with your Valentine on 14th Feb, so your Valentine climbs for free! Phone bookings only.