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 not a great swimmer, … Read more
NSW
New South Wales (NSW) is Australia’s most populous state, known for its diverse landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich history. Sydney is quite a green city with plenty of opportunities for escaping to nature. You can find many iconic Australian animals in Sydney if you know where to look. I have an entire section dedicated to Nature Adventures in Sydney.
The broader region is jam-packed with stunning natural attractions, including the Blue Mountains, Royal National Park, Kangaroo Valley and the Southern Highlands, and the stunning coastal areas like Port Stephens, Jervis Bay, and Narooma.
Inland, NSW takes in the rugged beauty of the Outback, with spectacular landscapes like the volcanic formations of Warrumbungles and Kaputar National Parks and Pilliga State Forest.
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 NSW … Read more
30 Amazing Things to Do in Port Stephens
Port Stephens on the NSW north coast is one of my absolute favourite destinations for a getaway from Sydney. There are so many things to do in Port Stephens, and … Read more
Nelson Bay Dolphin Cruise & Sand Dunes Tour from Sydney
Looking for an amazing wildlife day tour from Sydney? Dreaming of seeing dolphins in the wild? Then, the Port Stephens day trip from Sydney with a dolphin watch cruise is … Read more
Wildlife Wonders of Green Patch Beach in Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay
Tucked away in Boodery National Park on the NSW south coast, Green Patch Beach in Jervis Bay is a bit of a hidden gem. Not only is it a beautiful … Read more
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 in NSW Southern Highlands is incredibly picturesque lush green countryside fringed by the towering walls of the Illawarra Escarpment 150 kilometres south of Sydney. There are so many … Read more
Walking with Kangaroo Valley Wombats – Tour Review
Looking for ideas for wildlife tours from Sydney? Read my review of the Walking with Wombats Tour. Wombats are some of the most iconic and adorable native Australian animals. But … Read more
Tomaree Head Summit walk – How to see the best views in NSW
Tomaree Head Summit walk is hard work, but the mesmerising birds-eye views of Port Stephens and the NSW coastline you get from the top are entirely worth it. The National Parks rate … 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 on the NSW north coast. Well, quiet for most of the year. It lies in the sweet spot between the … Read more
The Remarkable Sawn Rocks in Mount Kaputar National Park
Located in the northern section of Mount Kaputar National Park in Northern NSW, Sawn Rocks is a 40-meter-high cliff face composed of perfectly pentagonal (five-sided) columns. Its appearance is so … 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
The Remarkable Glasshouse Rocks – Narooma’s Geological Wonderland
Glasshouse Rocks are an unexpectedly spectacular series of rock formations on Narooma Surf Beach on the NSW Far South Coast. Forged by immense planetary forces millions of years ago they … Read more
Birds of Australian Outback and Where to See Them
A few years ago, I spent a year working at a network of wildlife sanctuaries in the Australian Outback – in the corner where NSW, Victoria and South Australia meet. … Read more