Bucketlists to Boom

Bucketlists to Boom

With the Mayans claiming an apparent apocalypse in December 2012, consumer review and business listings website, TrueLocal.com.au took the opportunity to put together a list of the top five things Australians should cross off their bucket list this year.

Get your adrenalin pumping
Be the ultimate adrenalin junkie by going skydiving or bungee jumping if you haven't done so already. According to Shae Marlow, community manager for TrueLocal, Redcliffe City Skydiving, is the go to company when it comes to skydiving
'They offer gorgeous views of Moreton Bay and the Glasshouse Mountains culminating in a landing on Sutton's Beach.
'If the idea of falling through the sky sends you into a cold chill, there is always less scary, but still adrenaline rushing activities to tick off your bucket list such as paintballing."

Live like an A-grade celeb for the night
Live it up like a high flying celebrity by spending the night in the penthouse of a five star hotel. Splurge and soak up the luxury in your oversized bathtub, refresh with the fully-stocked open bar, enjoy a long massage in the comfort of your suite and indulge in 24/7 room service by your private butler.
Ms. Marlow suggests that the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney is a good option.
'The hotel has a five star rating on TrueLocal and boasts harbour side views. Reviews on our website praise the hotel for its fantastic spa, awesome facials and tasty cocktails."

Take a step back in time
Mad Men has returned to our screens and The Great Gatsby is generating a lot of buzz. This means we can expect a resurgence of early 20th century fashion. So why not hold your own themed party and celebrate the revival and history of this roaring era?
Ms. Marlow's that the best option for getting into the party mode is to dress up for the occasion.
'Think flapper dresses, lace, long necklaces and ornate headbands on women and pinstripes and fedoras for men. Sideshow Annie Costume Parlour in Melbourne is an excellent place to find vintage clothes and accessories."

Learn something new
Learning a new skill is a great way to gain personal achievement. Cooking, surfing or learning a new language – your possibilities are endless.

Ms Marlow's advice for sprucing up your wisdom is to do something that can also become a hobby.
'Dancing is a great way to get active by doing something fun while developing a new talent. At Daele Fraser Dance Studio and Fitness in Morley, Western Australia, the whole family can learn how to dance. They teach a variety of dancing genres including ballroom and rock -n' roll and they have a range of class levels from social to professional."

Explore the country
Instead of spending hours planning another international holiday, why not discover the hidden local gems right here in Australia? Each state has some incredible local haunts waiting to be found.
TrueLocal has a huge range of rated and reviewed local restaurants, bars, extreme sports and so many more activities to help create and tick off your own bucket list.