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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.

Harry's on Green Lane - cafes in Bowral

Most Adorable Shops, Cafes and Hotels in Bowral

28 May 202330 October 2022 by Margarita

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

Things to do in Narooma - see Australia Rock

Unmissable Things to do in Narooma & the surrounding countryside

10 November 202223 October 2022 by Margarita

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

Things to do in Kangaroo Valley - Cambewarra lookout

40 Fun Things to do in Kangaroo Valley

28 May 202321 August 2022 by Margarita

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

Things to do in Port stephens - hire a boat

Tomaree Head Summit walk – How to see the best views in NSW

7 June 202321 April 2022 by Margarita

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

Green Patch, Jervis Bay

Wildlife Wonders of Green Patch in Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay

19 September 202213 February 2022 by Margarita

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

Royal National Park walks: Garie to Curracurrong

Sydney to Narooma Road Trip: What to see and Where to stop

30 October 20226 February 2022 by Margarita

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

weekend in anna bay

Things to do in Anna Bay – a laidback town in Port Stephens

6 June 202313 January 2022 by Margarita

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

Things to do in Port Stephens - Climb Mt Tomaree

50 Amazing things to do in Port Stephens – Your complete holiday guide

6 June 20239 October 2021 by Margarita

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

Sawn Rocks

The Remarkable Sawn Rocks in Mount Kaputar National Park

6 December 202220 April 2021 by Margarita

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

Pilliga Sandstone caves

Exploring Pilliga Forest: Sandstone Caves and Sculptures in the Scrub

6 December 202215 April 2021 by Margarita

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

Breadknife and Grand High Tops - Crater Bluff

Warrumbungles: Breadknife And Grand High Tops Walk & A Secret Lookout

28 March 20237 April 2021 by Margarita

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

Swimming with seals in Narooma at the amazing Montague Island

4 June 202122 November 2020 by Margarita

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

Glasshouse Rocks Narooma

The Remarkable Glasshouse Rocks – Narooma’s Geological Wonderland

4 June 202119 November 2020 by Margarita

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

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