Enjoying nature during coronavirus – a wildlife safari in the garden
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
Wild Sydney
Surrounded by National Parks and the Pacific Ocean, Sydney is superbly positioned for outdoor exploration. Here are suggestions for the best nature trips and wildlife adventures around Sydney
Where to See Australian Wildlife in Sydney
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
Insider’s Guide to Whale Watching in Sydney
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
The Giant Stairway and the Dardenelles Pass – Blue Mountains hike
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
Manly to Spit Walk in Sydney, Australia
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
Bundeena to Marley Beach track in Royal National Park, Sydney
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
Where to see Australian parrots in Sydney
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
Pelagic Wildlife Watching Tour from Sydney
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
Valley of the Waters – a Waterfall wonderland
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
Blue Mountains wildlife at Euroka clearing
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
Humpback whale migration – Sydney’s most epic wildlife spectacle
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
Palm Jungle Loop Track in Royal National Park
Sydney winter can be quite gloomy at times with weeks of rainy weather on end, plunging the residents of the sunny down under into an equally gloomy mood. Thankfully, there … Read more
Wild Central Coast, Australia
Last weekend I finally got organized and went to visit a friend at his beach hideaway in Anna Bay on NSW North Coast. Part of Port Stephens shire, Anna Bay … Read more
Migratory waders and other birds in Sydney Olympic Park
The Bicentennial Park in western Sydney is one of the best bird watching spots in Sydney. Part of the Sydney Olympic Park, it lies on the shore of Homebush Bay … Read more
Grand Canyon Hike in the Blue Mountains
By the time we arrive in Blackheath, the thermometer shows 8.8 degrees, about 9 degrees cooler than Sydney. We make our way to the Grand Canyon Loop car park and … Read more
