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Best Kid-Friendly Beaches In Sydney
We moved to Sydney with a 3.5-year-old as summer has just begun, and we spent most of our free time on beaches in the following months. And for the rest of the year. Then the next year. Ah, no other city in the world can beat Sydney when it comes to beaches (does anyone want…
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Wattamolla Beach, Royal National Park: 8 Amazing Things To Do
Wattamolla Beach in Royal National Park is one of the most popular day trip destinations from Sydney, getting very busy at weekends, especially in the summer. (I might say it’s insanely busy, but that’s only true by Australian standards.) Granted, it’s one of the best Royal National Park beaches, certainly the most protected one, but…
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The Best Walks In Sydney (A Local’s Guide)
I think the best places can only be accessed on foot – who’s with me? I’ll prove my point for Sydney, our new home that we’ve been eagerly exploring ever since we arrived. The real magic of Sydney is the fabulous skyline, the turquoise bays and dramatic coastal cliffs, kookaburras sitting in the twisted gum…
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12 Very Best Things To Do In Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, Australia
Looking for a stunning day trip from Sydney? Visit Nelson Bay! This small, laid-back coastal town, located just inside the mouth of the large natural harbor of Port Stephens, is home to postcard perfect white sand beaches, turquoise bays, breathtaking coastal viewpoints and Sahara-like sand dunes. Oh, and friendly local dolphins. We visited it several…
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14 Best Things To Do In Forster, New South Wales
Forster is a fabulous coastal town in New South Wales, lying on the land spit between crystal clear Wallis Lake and the Pacific Ocean. It offers fantastic coastal walks and views, and tons of water activities, like boating, fishing, paddling, surfing, scuba diving or sailboarding. Forster is a great base to explore more of the…
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Your Guide To Visiting The Cathedral Rocks, Kiama
Cathedral Rocks – another fascinating volcanic rock formation along the Kiama Coast Walk in New South Wales, Australia. It’s only 1.5 hours drive from Sydney, right off the M1 motorway. It’s a great addition to your road trip along Australia’s eastern coastline, but also a perfect day trip from Sydney, along with some other fabulous…
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The Boneyard, Kiama: Australia’s Giant’s Causeway
We’ve found the twin brother of Northern Ireland’s Giant Causeway in Australia! The Boneyard – also called Bombo Headland Geological Site or Bombo Quarry – is in New South Wales, near the pretty coastal town of Kiama and along the Princes Highway, making it a perfect road trip stop. What is the Boneyard? Officially called…
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Figure 8 Pools Hike In Royal National Park, NSW
Almost ruined then suddenly abandoned by Instagram: Figure 8 Pools, the famous beauty of Royal National Park – and a great day trip from Sydney. There were times when they spoke about restricting access to it, because of the many rescues and even deaths. But it’s possible to have a safe and enjoyable visit, and…
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10 Best Royal National Park Walks
Just south of Sydney, Royal National Park is among our favorite day trips from the city. It offers spectacular hiking trails running at the top of high coastal cliffs, fabulous wild beaches and swimming holes, exciting sandstone rock formations, lush green temperate rainforests. We spent a day here even on our very first Australian campervan…
