Author: Bea Urmos
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Easy-Access Viewpoints In The Blue Mountains: No Hiking Required
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The rugged, ancient and beautiful Blue Mountains are our favorite hiking getaway from Sydney. There’s no shortage of walking tracks, some multi-day, some short, steep and muddy, but all delivering amazing views, incredible rock formations and lush greenery. But can you experience the beauty of the Blue Mountains without hiking? Absolutely! This guide is for…
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6 Best Blue Mountains Walks (Local’s Guide For First-Time Visitors)
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Ah, the Blue Mountains are a vast, wonderful paradise for hikers and one that easily overwhelms. It’s a beloved day trip from Sydney for locals and visitors alike. Named after the blue haze created by the vast number of eucalyptus trees, the Blue Mountains show you a face of Australia which is very different from…
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Self-guided Historical Walking Tour Of Vaucluse, Sydney
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Grand homes. Harbour views. A historic hanging bridge. Tiny, sheltered, adorable beaches. Welcome to Vaucluse, where the coves and sandstone walls whisper tales of Sydney’s past, while you marvel at stunning harbour views (and opulent estates you could never afford). I designed this self-guided walking tour for curious locals (like me) and visitors eager to…
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Cockatoo Island With Kids: Unlocking History, Tunnels & Harbour Views!
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Cockatoo Island. In Sydney Harbour. When I first heard about it, I immediately pictured a tropical sand island with swaying palm trees and azure waters, maybe dolphins jumping out of the water. Well, those are a bit further north, along the coast of Queensland, though dolphins can sometimes be spotted in Sydney Harbour, too, along…
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Parramatta Ferry With Kids: Playgrounds, Parks & Scenic Views
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If there’s one Sydney adventure my son and I keep coming back to, it’s the ferry trip up the Parramatta River. Forget just getting from A to B; this journey is an experience in itself! Think of a long, scenic boat ride that unfolds like a story, revealing cool parks, awesome playgrounds, tempting cafes, and…
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Best Things To Do In Garigal National Park: Sydney’s North Shore Gem
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Sydney has some world-famous national parks that visitors never miss and locals regularly flood on sunny weekends. Okay, don’t fret. To me, as a European, Australia never feels crowded. But some places are more popular than others. Garigal National Park is not one of them, and it’s not because it’s lacking in natural beauties. It’s…
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Explore Henry Head & Cape Banks: A Stunning South Sydney Loop Walk
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My favorite coastal hike in South Sydney is the incredibly varied Henry Head and Cape Banks loop walk. Tucked away in La Perouse, it’s a lesser-known gem in Kamay Botany Bay National Park (sorry, Cape Bailey, I still love you), offering a fantastic mix of scenery without the crowds. Just kidding. Australia isn’t crowded –…
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5 Best Walks In Mount Kaputar National Park
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Mount Kaputar is one of the best national parks for the cooler months. Its walking tracks meander through an ancient landscape, dotted with volcanic rock formations, craggy peaks, and quiet valleys. And the wildlife? It’s everywhere—we bumped into red-necked wallabies and swamp wallabies, eastern grey kangaroos, spotted parrots and a solitary wallaroo. Now, where exactly…
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Canoeing Nambucca Heads: Your Guide To The Nambucca River & Warrell Creek
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That view overlooking the winding waterways of Nambucca Heads? It’s been etched in my memory since my very first trip to Australia! I just knew it would be amazing to explore from the water, but somehow, it took another two visits to finally dip our paddles in. Our second attempt, years later during a Coffs…