Category: Walks

  • 12 Best Central Coast Walks, New South Wales

    12 Best Central Coast Walks, New South Wales

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    Bea Urmos

    We love taking a day trip from Sydney to the Central Coast. While we spend most of the time on the fabulous beaches in the summer, we enjoy the scenic Central Coast walks in winter and spring. And then there’s the best of both worlds: the beach hikes. But first of all, where is the…

  • The Best Walks In Sydney (A Local’s Guide)

    The Best Walks In Sydney (A Local’s Guide)

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    Bea Urmos

    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…

  • Your Guide To Visiting The Cathedral Rocks, Kiama

    Your Guide To Visiting The Cathedral Rocks, Kiama

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    Bea Urmos

    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…

  • The Boneyard, Kiama: Australia’s Giant’s Causeway

    The Boneyard, Kiama: Australia’s Giant’s Causeway

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    Bea Urmos

    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…

  • Figure 8 Pools Hike In Royal National Park, NSW

    Figure 8 Pools Hike In Royal National Park, NSW

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    Bea Urmos

    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…

  • 8 Best Royal National Park Walks

    8 Best Royal National Park Walks

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    Bea Urmos

    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…