A Wildlife Travel Blog
Surrounded by National Parks and the Pacific Ocean, Sydney is superbly positioned for outdoor exploration. You can watch the epic migration of Humpback whales, spot iconic Australian wildlife or immerse yourself in the vastness of the ancient mountains or sweeping coastal landscapes all within easy reach from the city. Here you will find suggestions for the best nature trips from Sydney and wildlife watching opportunities in and around the city.
The Blue Mountains have an incredible variety of walking trails ranging from 30-minute strolls to multi-day hikes. I have written about some of the more adventurous walks that feature steep … Read more
2020 is becoming the year of local travel and outdoors exploration as we emerge from the restrictions associated with covid-19 lockdowns. In Sydney, we are spoilt with options for scenic … Read more
While usually sunny, Sydney winters can dish out some gloomy rainy days that bring with them an equally gloomy mood for Sydney-siders. Thankfully, there are ample opportunities to enjoy the … Read more
Three months in lockdown during COVID-19 pandemic and we are all itchings for adventures in Sydney. I, for one, desperately missed being out in nature, immersed in epic landscapes and … Read more
As the world pauses and most of the people around the globe retreat to their dwellings to ride out the wave of the coronavirus pandemic, many of us started looking … Read more
Australia is famous for our unique wildlife and while the cities are not typically considered as wildlife-watching destinations, with a bit of luck and effort you can see some of … Read more
Sydney sprawls over one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. With hundreds of kilometres of coastal walks and over 70 sandy beaches framed by the endless expanse … Read more
Lying within a 2-hr train ride from Sydney, the Blue Mountains are equally popular with the local hikers and the international tourists. There are hundreds of walking trails within the … Read more
Summer in Sydney is all about the ocean and with good reason. There are some spectacular seascapes around Sydney. One good way to experience Sydney Harbour is by taking the … Read more
Only an hour’s drive from Sydney, Bundeena to Marley Beach track in Royal National Park is the most scenic coastal walk in Sydney. It is the northern end of Sydney’s … Read more
Australia is home to one-sixth of the world’s parrots. Out of 330 parrot species that inhabit our planet, 56 are found in Australia. With their stunning looks and entertaining behaviour, parrots … Read more
Fifteen nautical miles off the coast of NSW the world’s largest seabird – Wandering albatross soars effortlessly on thermal updrafts, skimming the surface of the ocean with the tips of … Read more
Balancing on the slippery stepping stones at the edge of a cliff, I am standing inches above the magnificent Wentworth Falls. Underneath my feet, gallons of water rush off the … Read more
Nestled in the Nepean River valley in the lower Blue Mountains, Euroka campground is surrounded by virtually untouched eucalypt forest. It is a popular picnic and camping spot and one … Read more
The boat is gently rocking under my feet, as I scan the glistening surface of the ocean, just off Sydney coast, for telltale blows of the surfacing whales. Suddenly, a … Read more