Category: Canoeing
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What To Do In Narooma: Seals, Beaches & Scenic Trails
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Everyone raves about Jervis Bay, its surreal turquoise water, laid‑back charm, and “only‑place‑like‑this” reputation on the New South Wales coast. But it’s not alone. My mind always goes straight to Narooma. Narooma isn’t the loud, show‑off kind of coastal town. It doesn’t need to be. Tucked between Batemans Bay and Bermagui, it’s just far enough…
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10 Amazing Things To Do In Kangaroo Valley For Couples
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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…
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Best Family‑Friendly Adventures In The Kangaroo Valley (Weekend Guide)
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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…
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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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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…
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Escape To The Wild: Your Guide To Canoeing The Colo River, NSW
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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).…
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Canoeing In Sydney: 8 Easy Paddling Routes For Beginners
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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…