30 Amazing Things to Do in Port Stephens
Port Stephens is one of my absolute favourite destinations for a getaway from Sydney. There are so many things to do in Port Stephens, and so much to see that … Read more
NSW
NSW nature adventures are all about exploring the state’s spectacular coastline and the rugged inland regions. There are more than 870 national parks and reserves in NSW that showcase the state’s natural beauty.
Nelson Bay Dolphin Cruise & Sand Dunes Tour Review
Looking for an amazing 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 for … Read more
A weekend on the Tweed Coast and beyond
Looking for things to do in the Tweed? Here is a weekend itinerary that takes in the best of the Tweed Coast and the Tweed Valley. The story of the … Read more
Finding Fireflies and Glow Worms in the Blue Mountains
There is something magical about bioluminescent insects. About their ability to light up the night as a starry sky. I used to see fireflies everywhere in Thailand, especially during the … Read more
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
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
Walking with Wombats in Kangaroo Valley – 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 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
24 Epic Lookouts in the Blue Mountains you can’t miss
Many trails and lookouts in the Blue Mountains are currently closed following a major landslide in Wentworth Falls and two years of heavy rains. Check local alerts for trail closures … 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