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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.

Things to do in Narooma - see Australia Rock

19 Fun Things to do in Narooma and in the surrounding countryside

29 April 202223 April 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

Green Patch, Jervis Bay

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

13 February 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

21 February 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

Things to do in Port stephens - hire a boat

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

1 February 202230 January 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

Blue Mountains lookouts -Cave underneath Lincoln's Rock

24 Epic Lookouts in the Blue Mountains you can’t miss

21 March 20224 January 2022 by Margarita

The Greater Blue Mountains are all about stunning viewpoints 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

Things to do in Port Stephens - Climb Mt Tomaree

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

6 March 20229 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

4 June 202120 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

12 April 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

30 January 20227 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

glow worms blue mountains

Finding Fireflies and Glow Worms in the Blue Mountains

11 September 202129 December 2020 by Margarita

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 Sydney

Fireflies in the Blue Mountains – Secrets of Cathedral Reserve

3 March 202126 December 2020 by Margarita

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

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

wildlife in Sydney - wombat

Walking with Wombats in Kangaroo Valley – Tour Review

23 February 20227 September 2020 by Margarita

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

Whale Watching in Sydney – a local’s guide to the epic wildlife spectacle

5 May 202113 August 2020 by Margarita

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

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