It’s peak summer, and the mercury is at an all-time high. But for the geeks out there – dare we say- that’s no concern. Your geeky life is jam-packed with gaming, coding, and project deadlines. All you want to do is confine yourself in your fortress of solitude or immerse yourself in the imaginary world of dragons or superheroes, far from the threshold of the real world.
Sure, being a nerd is cool. From Comic Cons to Tech Expos, you have fantastic events to dive headfirst into the geek culture. But why not come out of it and embrace the beauty of the outside world occasionally? There’s so much to do and explore: Paintball, geocaching, camping, larping in Australia, and more. So, to help you escape your comfort zone and explore, we have highlighted a treasure trove of activities that guarantee a ton of fun. Here we go!
Take a Hike or Bushwalk
The world is a vast place, waiting to be explored and admired. There are all kinds of plants, birds, and critters to see and a lot of calories to burn. To locate nearby trails for hiking or bushwalking in Australia, explore resources like AllTrails, the Australian Hiker Website, or the Bushwalking Australia website. Bushwalking is the Australian term for hiking. You can use these resources to get detailed trail information, including walking tours, maps, reviews, ratings, and other valuable resources for planning your hiking trip across Australia.
Unleash Your Imagination With LARPing
LARP, or Live-Action Role-Playing, is interactive role-playing with improvisation, acting, and ingenuity. Unlike virtual games, the game unfolds in a real setting, where you are more like the main character. The world you create follows specific rules based on your chosen genre, from historical wars to sci-fi events and apocalyptic scenarios.
What’s more exciting in LARPing is that you can wear costumes and slip into the characters, representing the background of the chosen character. You can design the character, how you intend it to evolve, the costumes you want to create, what impression you want to set, and so on. Since there’s no goal in LARP, per se, your nerdy friends and you can get together and coin your own goals and dive into a fantastic world of adventure.
Chase the Thrill With Geocaching
Geocaching is more like a treasure hunt, but for the digital generation. A geocache or ‘cache’ is a waterproof treasure box hidden at specific locations by coordinates globally. It could be parks, mountains, forests, and even underwater, making them exciting for Geocachers to find using a GPS-enabled device. But, what’s the reward?
Although the journey of finding the box is a rewarding experience, caches generally have logbooks for geocachers to leave a message. Even if there’s a reward, take it and leave another in its place for the next player. So come prepared! To go geocaching with your fellow nerds:
- Get a GPS device
- Sign up on a geocaching website to find caches near you.
- Choose and enter the cache coordinates in your GPS
- Follow your GPS towards the location
- Sign the logbook, trade the reward, and replace the cache for others to find.
- Log your find on the website and pick your next hunt.
Camp More, Worry Less
How did camping make it to the list? Camping is an excellent way to de-stress, connect with nature, and unplug from the virtual world. It involves activities like building fires, finding the right camp and setting it up, cooking outdoors, and using navigation tools, which improve one’s physical health and enhance skill development. Furthermore, camping gives a fantastic learning experience. When exploring a new forest or national park, you learn about the local flora and fauna and the historical background of the location. Camping is also beneficial for building connections because it strengthens your bonds with camping partners, be it your friends, family, or cousins. You all will return home feeling fresh and much closer as a group.
Immerse Yourself in the Paintball Action
Anyone fan of Big Bang Theory has at least tried playing paintball after seeing the guys engage in the sport. According to recreation industry reports, it’s a fun outdoor activity that gives players an adrenaline rush and excitement through fast-paced gameplay and defeating opponents. The entire experience is incredibly thrilling, and you will get the opportunity to improve your teamwork and communication skills and hone the skills to outmanoeuvre the opponents. And the best part is, you can play in various formats, from casual games to competitive tournaments. So, gather your buds and get painting.
Conclusion
The outside world is vast and mysterious, with so much to explore. Therefore, put down the controller, take off the headset, and call your bestie! Plan outdoor activities and head off on an adventure to create memories for a lifetime.
