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…
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 from Sydney
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…
Sydney Animals – Where to See Australian Native Wildlife in Sydney
When most of us think about wildlife watching, cities are not the environments that usually come to mind. Typically, urban development is associated with…
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…
Weekend in Anna Bay – Chasing storms across the sky
Last weekend I finally got organized and went to visit a friend at his beach hideaway in Anna Bay on NSW North Coast. Part…
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…
Bundeena to Marley Beach track in Royal National Park
Sydney’s most scenic walk Only an hour’s drive from Sydney, Bundeena to Marley Beach track in Royal National Park is one of the most…
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,…
Whale watching at the underwater mountain in 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…
Grand Canyon Loop Track 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…
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…
Jerusalem Bay track in Ku-ring-gai Chase
Only an hour north of Sydney, Jerusalem Bay track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park offers an excellent opportunity to get a taste of the…
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…
Manly to Spit Bridge walk
Summer in Sydney is all about the ocean and with good reason. There are some spectacular seascapes around Sydney. One good way to experience…
Frogs and other wildlife of the Watagan Mountains
Watagan Mountains Stretching along the southern end of the Great Dividing Range, between the Hunter River Catchment and the Tuggerah Lakes, Watagan Mountains are part…