CLIFF DIVING DAREDEVILS

If you are a hydrophilic daredevil who loves the thrills like I do, cliff diving will definitely be on your to-do list. Cliff diving is about a lot more than the jump. Many would argue that the destination is just as important as the dive itself. Cliff divers are constantly scouting and sharing new diving destinations with their fellow athletes because only another diver can understand and appreciate a perfect cliff. There are hundreds of spots all over the world that boast unusual geological formations and fantastic scenery, but the most famous cliff diving spots are in Hawaii, Jamaica, Australia and Switzerland.

With its amazing landscape, Australia was sure to make it in the first three locations of the world. Australia is home to a number of different cliff diving destinations as well. However, Australia is unlike other destinations because many of the best diving spots are not along the ocean front, but rather along the banks of various lakes and rivers. Kimberley, Australia offers cliff jumping enthusiasts a one of a kind experience. The Kimberley region in Western Australia is an example of an inland cliff diving destination. Kimberley is home to a number of breathtaking cliffs, gorges, waterfalls and mountain peaks that provide ample jumping sites for avid cliff divers. These jumps are usually made on the ocean’s edge, but what this location offers is the possibility to make an inland jump.



Probably, the best known place for cliff jumping is Ord River, more specifically the cliffs that surround it. Some of the cliffs along the Ord River are more than 28 meters high, which is over 84 feet. Think about having the chance to dive in the clear water from a height of 80 ft!!!!! What you will feast on in this particular spot are the lakes around which you can notice impressive gorges, mountain tops and waterfalls. Although the cliffs along the Ord River are ideal in terms of water depth and scenery, dives from such high cliffs should only be considered by experienced divers. If you are a beginner in this extreme sport like I am, then you should know that you can jump from smaller height as well, there are plenty of options from which you can choose.








References: http://www.redbull.com/us/en/adventure/stories/1331672691583/7-cliff-diving-spots-to-jump-off

http://news.discovery.com/adventure/the-worlds-best-cliff-diving-spots.htm

By Edwina Owusu-Adjapong