65 Amazing things to do in Port Stephens – Your complete holiday guide
Like many Sydneysiders, I’ve been on the lookout for things to do in Port Stephens for years. In fact, my very first getaway from Sydney was a camping adventure in … 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.
17 Fun Things to do in Narooma and in 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
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
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
23 Epic Blue Mountains Lookouts you can’t miss
The Greater Blue Mountains are all about stunning viewpoint and lookouts. There are entire trails that travel along clifftops and could be considered multi-kilometre-long lookouts, like the Clifftop walks in … 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
Fireflies in the Blue Mountains – Secrets of Cathedral Reserve
Fireflies in Australia? You bet! Better yet, you can see fireflies in the Blue Mountains, only a 2-hr drive from Sydney. But only in a brief window of time – … 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
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
Walking with Wombats in Kangaroo Valley Tour Review
Wombats are some of the most iconic and adorable native Australian animals. But these barrel-shaped furry teddy bears can be quite elusive, especially around Sydney. Of course, you can see … Read more
Whale Watching in Sydney – a local’s guide to the epic wildlife spectacle
Sydney sprawls over one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. With hundreds of kilometres of coastal walks and over 70 sandy beaches framed by the endless expanse … 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