It’s freezing cold as I stand on the deck of the ferry. We pull away from Luna Park heading to Circular Quay from Darling Harbour. As the ferry turns into the wind, I shudder and begin to shake. But not with the cold, just mere awe and excitement. 'Oh, my...
The Blue Mountains - only a 90-minute drive or train ride away from Sydney - are spectacular, cool (1000m altitude) and have great places to hike, eat and photograph. The Blue Mountains are suitable for a day-trip excursion although a stay there of at least two days is ideal....
Is this California? France? Italy? I hear you say? No, this is Mudgee, NSW. It should come as no surprise that the main things to do in Mudgee revolve around food and wine as this is prime wine growing country, only 3.5 hours drive from Sydney.The name Mudgee derives...
Goulburn where? You may be surprised to discover that Goulburn is a historic city with a legacy of imposing cathedrals and grand buildings. For a long time, Goulburn has hidden beneath its reputation as an agricultural centre for fine merino wool and a truck stop for travellers driving along the...
Mention Crookwell and most people think of the sock factory or the Christmas shop! The sock factory makes top quality socks, for sure, and stocking up on socks is something you should do in Crookwell! Crookwell is the kind of place you'd head for to get away from the...
It’s two decades since BHP closed in Newcastle, but there are elements of the “old town” which prove it has not lost its steely resolve. For a city built on steel, Newcastle has re-invented itself as a genuine holiday centre on the NSW north coast, a two-hour drive north of...
20 Places To Visit in Winter in Japan
Winter in Japan is like a fairytale with snow-covered slopes. Discover the treasures of the country's four islands - Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku....
