Most Adorable Shops, Cafes and Hotels in Bowral
Bowral is an adorable country town 1.5hr drive or train ride south of Sydney. It is perhaps the most popular town in the Southern Highlands and an easy day trip … Read more
Road Trips from Sydney
To explore the wider region, there are some fantastic road trips you can take from Sydney. From For coastline itineraries, check out Narooma on the South Coast and Port Stephens on the Central Coast. Or head to Warrumbungles for some country comfort and spectacular scenery.
Unmissable Things to do in Narooma & the surrounding countryside
Narooma is one of the most underrated destinations on the Far South Coast of NSW. Lying 350 kilometres from Sydney and 684 kilometres from Melbourne, it doesn’t get that much … Read more
40 Fun Things to do in Kangaroo Valley
Kangaroo Valley is incredibly picturesque lush green countryside fringed by the towering walls of the Illawarra Escarpment 150 kilometres south of Sydney. There are so many things to do in … Read more
Tomaree Head Summit walk – How to see the best views in NSW
Tomaree Head Summit walk is hard work but the mesmerizing birds-eye views of Port Stephens you get from the top are entirely worth it. The National Parks rate this walk … Read more
Wildlife Wonders of Green Patch in Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay
Tucked away in Boodery National Park, Green Patch in Jervis Bay is a bit of a hidden gem. And not only it is a beautiful sheltered white-sand beach, but it … Read more
Sydney to Narooma Road Trip: What to see and Where to stop
The NSW South Coast road trip is one of the best drives you can take from Sydney. You can do this Sydney to Narooma itinerary in a long weekend or … Read more
Things to do in Anna Bay – a laidback town in Port Stephens
Anna Bay is a quiet seaside town in Port Stephens. Well, quiet for most of the year. It lies in the sweet spot between the rugged coastline of Tomaree National … Read more
50 Amazing things to do in Port Stephens – Your complete holiday guide
This post was updated after my latest visit to Port Stephens in March 2022 Like many Sydneysiders, I’ve been on the lookout for things to do in Port Stephens for … Read more
The Remarkable Sawn Rocks in Mount Kaputar National Park
Located in the northern section of Mount Kaputar National Park, Sawn Rocks is a 40-meter-high cliff face composed of perfectly pentagonal (five-sided) columns. Its appearance is so bizarre that you … Read more
Exploring Pilliga Forest: Sandstone Caves and Sculptures in the Scrub
Surrounded by the unbroken horizons of the great Western Plains in north-central NSW, Pilliga forest is the great expanse of semi-arid woodland dominated by the Cypress Pine, Iron Bark, and … Read more
Warrumbungles: Breadknife And Grand High Tops Walk & A Secret Lookout
Planning a trip to Warrumbungle National Park? Here is everything you need to know about the iconic Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk. Between the endless horizons of the Western … Read more
Swimming with seals in Narooma at the amazing Montague Island
Sitting on the side of the boat, tightly zipped into a wetsuit, I am terrified of making the next move and plunging into the ocean. I’m a useless swimmer and … Read more
The Remarkable Glasshouse Rocks – Narooma’s Geological Wonderland
Glasshouse Rocks are an unexpectedly spectacular series of rock formations on Narooma Surf Beach on NSW Far South Coast. Forged by immense planetary forces millions of years ago they are … Read more