The seas off the east coast are reputed to be one of the world's best game-fishing areas, and the waters off north Western Australia are also particularly abundant. The area north of Queensland is well-known for marlin fishing while the streams in the high country in New South Wales and Victoria are very good for trout. Newspapers and radio have comprehensive tide and fishing reports. Fishing licence requirements vary from state to state. There are surfing schools all over the country, offering instruction for beginners or advanced surfers.
Facilities are excellent and the settings often spectacular.
The best skiing slopes are located on the eastern mountain ranges on the state borders of New South Wales and Victoria. For further details, see the individual State and Territory sections.