Released in 1989, Super Off Road was revolutionary as it was one of the first driving games to ever feature modified vehicles. First released as an arcade game, and then ported to NES and later to Saga Genesis and SNES, this best game was hugely popular and addictive. The gameplay was simple – race against your competitors on a stadium-style offroad course, avoid colliding into objects, and collect money to modify your truck. One mistake could send you to last place.

4 – Super Mario Kart

Every driving game enthusiast has a soft spot for this classic, with its rudimentary charm and simple but highly entertaining premise: avoid wacky obstacles (like bananas and Koopa shells) released by your opponents and make it first to the finish line.

3 – Gran Turismo 3: A Spec

This was the definitive driving videogame slot of the early 21^st Century. Boasting amazing graphics and a new rallying mode, Gran Turismo 3 was the foundation for a host of new true-to-life driving games and a high immersion factor. With a variety of visually stunning racetracks and cars to choose from as well as modification options, this game was immensely entertaining and set a new benchmark.

2 – Forza Motorsport 4

Forza Motorsport 4 is arguably one of the best racing games of the 21^st century, with lavishly breathtaking design and realism as well as options to drive hundreds of cars from more than 80 manufacturers, this game is definitely groundbreaking. The physics and graphics of Forza 4 offer a unique and authentic gaming experience.

1 – WipEout HD

WipEout HD was released in 2008, and is a futuristic racing game with gorgeous visuals and incredibly smooth dynamics. The gameplay is fast, running with HD visuals of 60 frames per second, making this a game that is filled with adrenaline-pumping action and by no means easy. The game features 8 racing teams and a techno soundtrack to fuel the overall breakneck speed of the game.

1. Skydiving in Byron Bay, Australia

What could be better than plummeting at 200 km/h over the idyllic and pristine landscape of Byron Bay, Australia? According to 101betting, The jump from 10,000 feet is sure to get your heart racing!

• www.skydivebyronbay.com

2. White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River, Zambia

The Zambezi River is the birthplace of this extreme sport, and spectacular five grade rapids can be found below Victoria Falls. Be sure to add this one to the bucket list.

3. Bungee Jumping off the Macau Tower, China

The Macau Tower in China is home to the biggest commercial bungee jump, at a staggering 233 metres. New Zealander Alan John Hackett made this spot famous when he earned a Guinness world record for a bungee jump in 2007.

• www.skyparkglobal.com/macau

4. Freshwater Cave Diving in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula

A novel take on scuba diving, freshwater cave diving allows you to explore the mysteries of subterranean water systems. The waters of the Yucatán Peninsula are crystal clear and bordered by vast jungle, which makes this one of the most scenic spots for a dip

5. Volcano Boarding down the Sierra Nevada volcano

There are few things more exhilarating than speeding down the side of an active volcano at up to 90km/hr on a plywood toboggan, and an Australian traveller discovered this first hand when he was the first person to try it.

• www.bigfootnicaragua.com/volcanoboarding