Only a 90-minute drive or train ride away from Sydney, the Blue Mountains is a spectacular cool altitude (1000m) that is a great place to hike, eat and photograph. Although it's suitable for a day trip, with so many things to do in the Blue Mountains, staying at least...
For a taste of a quintessential Australian beach holiday, where the campgrounds are filled with the aromas of freshly caught barbecued fish and the cries of “thars she blows” are commonplace during the whale watching season, the NSW south coast may hold the key to your dreams.
From the white...
For a NSW holiday mecca with a reputation for surf, sun and sand, Port Macquarie, a four to five-hour drive north of Sydney, offers a great deal than at first meets the eye. Whether you choose to be active or merely find a tranquil corner to relax, there are...
Are you looking for a place to escape from Sydney, with amazing ocean views, fabulous beaches and delicious food? Wollongong is the 10th largest city in Australia and is only a 1.5-hour drive from Sydney. You could easily visit Wollongong as a day trip from Sydney but there's enough to...
As Sydney is Australia's biggest and busiest city, accommodation in Sydney can burn a hole in your pocket. There's no doubt Sydney is a stunning destination but it's also a large city that is spread out and choosing where to stay in Sydney can be a daunting task. Since...
The Hawkesbury River settlement of Windsor may not have a castle of the splendour of England’s royal Windsor fortress, but its colonial history carries much weight in the shaping of the colony of NSW.
Whether you are interested in its European pioneering history or just want to shop for locally...