Category: Canoeing

  • 10 Amazing Things To Do In Kangaroo Valley For Couples

    10 Amazing Things To Do In Kangaroo Valley For Couples

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    Bea Urmos

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    Ah, a Kangaroo Valley weekend is one for slowing down, gazing out at misty hills, chasing waterfalls and birdsongs, and filling your face with delicious cheese—you choose. As a romantic getaway from Sydney, Kangaroo Valley requires no defence; it makes its own case the moment you arrive. Just two hours south of Sydney, in the…

  • Best Family‑Friendly Adventures In The Kangaroo Valley (Weekend Guide)

    Best Family‑Friendly Adventures In The Kangaroo Valley (Weekend Guide)

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    Bea Urmos

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    A weekend getaway to Kangaroo Valley was one of the first trips we took after moving to Sydney. Then it became a tradition, and we’ve returned every year since. As the road winds between cliffs and dairy pastures, with mist still curling over the hills, I sometimes imagine I’m driving through the English countryside. Then…

  • Best Things To Do In Garigal National Park: Sydney’s North Shore Gem

    Best Things To Do In Garigal National Park: Sydney’s North Shore Gem

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    Bea Urmos

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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…

  • Canoeing Nambucca Heads: Your Guide To The Nambucca River & Warrell Creek

    Canoeing Nambucca Heads: Your Guide To The Nambucca River & Warrell Creek

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    Bea Urmos

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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…

  • Escape To The Wild: Your Guide To Canoeing The Colo River, NSW

    Escape To The Wild: Your Guide To Canoeing The Colo River, NSW

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    Bea Urmos

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    Can you imagine a river that feels incredibly remote and wild, carving its way through rugged sandstone gorges, yet it’s practically on Sydney’s doorstep? Meet the Colo River! Located just north-west of Sydney, this stunning waterway forms the northern boundary of the vast Wollemi National Park (part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area).…

  • Canoeing In Sydney: 8 Easy Paddling Routes For Beginners

    Canoeing In Sydney: 8 Easy Paddling Routes For Beginners

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    Bea Urmos

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    I mean really easy canoeing routes for first-time paddlers in Sydney. No, I don’t mean Sydney Harbour or the open sea for sure. I don’t mean rough water, big waves and powerful currents, nor frequent boat traffic. When we started canoeing in Sydney, I was looking for very easy paddling routes where one can safely…