{"id":3938,"date":"2012-03-01T16:55:48","date_gmt":"2012-03-01T15:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=3938"},"modified":"2012-03-01T17:22:56","modified_gmt":"2012-03-01T16:22:56","slug":"awaken-your-sense-of-adventure-in-northern-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2012\/03\/awaken-your-sense-of-adventure-in-northern-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"AWAKEN YOUR SENSE OF ADVENTURE IN NORTHERN IRELAND"},"content":{"rendered":"

NITB and OutdoorNI.com launch second annual Adventureland weekend<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ADVENTURE TIME... Citybeat\u0092s Girl Friday Linzi Corr tackles the obstacles at Jungle NI\u0092s Tree Top Adventure course during the launch of the second annual Northern Ireland Adventureland Weekend. The action packed weekend was launched by NITB in association with OutdoorNI.com and will take place on March 24 \u0096 25 with 31 outdoor providers across Northern Ireland offering a wide range of adventure activities for discounted prices. A full list of Adventureland activities with an online booking system for people wanting to take part is available at www.ni2012.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friends, families or couples looking for something new to do will be thrilled to hear that the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB), in association with OutdoorNI.com, has launched the second annual Northern Ireland Adventureland Weekend which will take place on March 24 and 25.<\/p>\n

Following the event\u2019s huge success in 2011, this year\u2019s action-packed weekend is set to be even more exciting with 31 outdoor providers across Northern Ireland offering a wide range of adventure activities for either \u00a310 per person or at least 50% off normal price.<\/p>\n

For fun seeking families there is introductory mountain boarding sessions in the Mournes, horse riding treks in the Glens of Antrim and high speed Sea Safaris on Strangford Lough. For those after even more adventure there are opportunities to tackle Northern Ireland\u2019s first tree top adventure course in Moneymore, go coasteering along the spectacular sea cliffs of the Causeway Coast or to go exploring Fermanagh\u2019s subterranean world on an unforgettable caving expedition near Belcoo.<\/p>\n

NITB Product Marketing Officer Helen Carey said the weekend provides an opportunity for people to explore their adventurous side and to try a new activity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2011 Adventureland Weekend was a huge success with over 1,400 people taking part in 80 different events and we are delighted to launch the 2012 event with even more activities on offer,\u201d said Helen. \u201cThere\u2019s such a wide range of things to do and fantastic discounts on offer, everybody, from groups of friends, to couples or families with young children, can go outdoors and try something new,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt promises to be a great weekend and all you need to bring with you is a sense of adventure and an expectation of fun. Participants will be looked after by qualified instructors so no experience is necessary.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere will be something available to suit all levels of ability, whether it\u2019s a bike tour of Belfast, wet bouldering in the Mournes, a wet and wild canoe adventure in County Fermanagh, or Northern Ireland\u2019s only Tree Top Adventure Course at The Jungle NI. There really is something for everyone,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n

To get you started, NITB and OutdoorNI.com have provided a sample of the activities on offer during Adventureland this year.<\/p>\n

Belfast<\/strong>
\nSailing in the City \u2013 provided by Ocean Youth Trust
\nParticipants will have the chance to learn the basics of how to sail a keelboat, how to hoist sails, helm a boat, tie knots and learn new skills on the waters of Belfast\u2019s Titanic Quarter.<\/p>\n

Belfast by Bike – provided by Belfast City Bike Tours
\nEnjoy a guided bike tour of Belfast with local guides to show you the sites, some of which are only reachable by bike.<\/p>\n

Family Canoeing at Shaw\u2019s Bridge \u2013 provided by Mobile Team Adventure
\nGo canoeing with the family right in the middle of the stunning Lagan Valley Regional Park only minutes from Belfast City Centre.<\/p>\n

County Antrim – North Coast and Glens of Antrim<\/strong>
\nNorth Coast Sea Safari \u2013 provided by Aquaholics, Ballycastle
\nEnjoy a high speed blast along the North Coast. Feel the wind in your hair as the high speed boat blasts you around the sights of the coast including Dunluce Castle, the stunning Portrush beaches, the sea caves at Whiterocks and the seals at Skerries.<\/p>\n

Coasteering for Adults \u2013 provided by CoasteeringNI, Ballintoy
\nYou will learn rock climbing and scrambling techniques as well as how to jump from great heights safely. With all wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets provided, you will scramble along a section of rugged coastline and dive into deep plunge pools.<\/p>\n

Family Surfing – from kids to grandparents \u2013 provided by Alive Surf School, Portrush
\nThese lessons cater for everyone from first-timers to budding surfing enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

Family Sea Kayaking \u2013 provided by Simply Sea Kayak, Portrush
\nTake the family on a guided sea kayaking trip along a section of County Antrim\u2019s idyllic Causeway Coast.<\/p>\n

County Armagh<\/strong>
\nExplore Craigavon Lakes like never before \u2013 provided by SegwayNI, Craigavon
\nTest yourself around a skills course followed by an off road challenge. Come and compete against others or bring your friends and family to see who is the best.<\/p>\n

County Down<\/strong>
\nFamily Introduction to Mountain Boarding \u2013 provided by GASP Surfin\u2019 Dirt, Bryansford
\nLearn the basics of mountain boarding on the slopes for basic training, with time to ride the hill afterwards.<\/p>\n

Wet Bouldering in the Mournes \u2013 provided by Outdoor Concepts, Newcastle
\nMake your way up a river, climbing up waterfalls and jumping into deep plunge pools.<\/p>\n

Family Island Canoe Trip \u2013 provided by Action Outdoors, Delamont Country Park
\nThe sheltered waters of Strangford Lough make a great location for family canoeing, with amazing scenery and the chance to see a whole host of inquisitive local seals.<\/p>\n

Strangford Sea Safari ‘Narrows’ Voyage \u2013 provided by Clearsky Adventure Centre, Castle Ward
\nSuitable for all ages from 3 years old, everyone will enjoy this exhilarating sightseeing boat tour of Strangford Lough. See the Angus Rocks Lighthouse, the SeaGen (world’s first tidal turbine) and some of the many seals at Cloughy Rocks Nature Reserve.<\/p>\n

County Fermanagh<\/strong>
\nWet + Wild – Canoeing and Bushcraft for Families \u2013 provided by Share Discovery Village, Lisnaskea
\nPaddle through the maze of islands and learn navigation, fire lighting and shelter building skills and go on a fossil hunt near the new Trannish Island Bothy.<\/p>\n

Go Caving \u2013 provided by Corralea Activity Centre, Belcoo<\/p>\n

Get out of the light and explore Fermanagh\u2019s subterranean network of passages, streams and unusual rock formations led by a qualified cave leader.<\/p>\n

County Tyrone<\/strong>
\nAdrenaline Play Zone \u2013 provided by Todd\u2019s Leap, Ballygawley
\nLaunch yourself from a 30ft tower, soar 500m across the spectacular Ballygawley hills before finishing the day as a passenger in a V8 Land Rover around off road tracks at competitive race speed.<\/p>\n

Canoe Trip in the Sperrins \u2013 provided by Four Elements Adventure, Omagh
\nSpend half a day paddling the Drumragh River which runs through the heart of County Tyrone.<\/p>\n

Paintballing Experience \u2013 provided by Adventure Tours NI, Ardstraw
\nThis is a fast and fun paintballing experience with five exciting zones and tasks to complete to progress to the next stage.<\/p>\n

County Londonderry<\/strong>
\nHalf Price Hovercrafting \u2013 provided by Foyle Hovercrafting and Leisure, Limavady
\nExperience the thrill of skimming over land and water on a cushion of air, attempting the challenge of tricky corners on our purpose built grass hovercraft circuit with integral water hazards.<\/p>\n

Northern Ireland\u2019s only Tree Top Adventure Course \u2013 provided by The Jungle NI, Moneymore
\nThis exhilarating course comprises of over 40 challenging elements set at varying heights above the ground (in some areas you could be suspended 70ft up).<\/p>\n

Go Wheely Wild \u2013 Family Mountain Biking \u2013 provided by Far and Wild, Derry\/Londonderry
\nThese ‘wheely’ easy mountain biking sessions will teach you the basics of taking your bike off the beaten track with your kids, covering the essentials of safety and good technique to make the experience unique and enjoyable.<\/p>\n

A full list of Adventureland activities with an online booking system for people wanting to take part is available at www.ni2012.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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