Planning a weekend away from the city for a short break? Want to add another dimension to your itinerary?
Well, you are in luck. There are so many options for weekends or 2-day breaks outside Sydney that are within a couple of hours of the city that you could go somewhere different every weekend for a year!
Head South and you can explore Wollongong, Kiama or Gerringong in the Illawarra region in less than 2 hours. Add another hour and Jervis Bay and the whitest sand in the world.
Head north to the Central Coast for National Parks and the waterways of the Hawkesbury River, Brisbane Water and Lake Macquarie all only a couple of hours drive from the centre of town. Another hour will get you to Newcastle and the beautiful Port Stephens.
If you prefer to go west, you can sample some fantastic Aussie wines in the Hunter Valley or Mudgee win regions. Explore the World Heritage-listed the Blue Mountains or drive an extra hour to discover the nation’s capital.
We have been travelling to these spots since we were kids, and have started to add these getaway ideas to our website. Come back regularly to discover new options.
If you are planning to drive the East Coast north to Cairns or south to Melbourne, then this guide on The Ultimate East Coast Roadtrip is a must-read.
There are so many things to do in Kiama we think it’s worthy of repeat visits. Today we share a list of the best Kiama activities that we recommend you see when you visit this National Trust listed town only 120km south of Sydney. The coastal town of Kiama, south of Sydney, is one of … Read more
We found so many things to do in Newcastle on our recent visit that we are already planning another northern getaway from Sydney. Our 48 hours exploring the city and its stunning beaches was a treat, and only two-and-a-half hours from home means we will do it again soon. It had been a decade since … Read more
Trying to create a Hunter Valley Itinerary for a weekend getaway? Today Tia Cole shares her tips for creating the perfect weekend getaway to the NSW premier wine region. A 2 hour drive from Sydney, the Hunter Valley has so much to give with multiple wineries, idyllic views and unforgettable experiences. The wine region will … Read more
Today we share 20 of the best beaches in NSW. It’s too hard to rank them so we have gone with an A to Z approach with just a few gaps. After a few more trips, we hope to expand this to create the ultimate bucketlist of NSW Best Beaches. With a coastline stretching over … Read more
Almost any of the Newcastle beaches on our list would fit nicely on a list of the best beaches in NSW. In fact, a couple of them are. The city also boasts a fantastic walk along the coastline that allows you to visit several of them over a couple of hours. The beaches in Newcastle … Read more
Looking for the best waterfalls in NSW? We have just spent a couple of months driving around the state and have visited many beautiful falls along the way. The walks we did to find them were among our favourite parts of the trip. We shared our finds here so that you can enjoy them too. … Read more
You have decided it is time to explore the NSW Southern Highlands, but other than that, the Highlands include a bunch of cute towns and waterfalls; you don’t really know much about them. Never fear, we have done the groundwork and today present a quick guide for anyone who wants to find the best experiences to … Read more
Feeling a need for a break from the city? A weekend getaway to Maitland and Morpeth offers a chance to recharge surrounded by great food, a fascinating past and plenty of natural beauty. We recently spent 3 days exploring the region and share our tips for exploring this often forgotten part of the beautiful Hunter … Read more
Brooklyn NSW on the Lower Hawkesbury River, that section of the river east of the Hawkesbury River Bridge, is fast becoming a destination for those wishing to escape suburbia for a relaxing day out on or near the water surrounded by rugged native forest. The small fishing village of Brooklyn and nearby Mooney Mooney now … Read more
There are plenty of fun things to do in Wollongong, so many in fact that we think the Illawarra region is possibly the most underrated coastal areas in New South Wales. Wollongong is NSW third largest city and often not given the attention it deserves, but that’s exactly what makes it so great. Along with … Read more
Looking for a getaway close to home that offers fine food, plenty of history and a chance to explore the great outdoors? Only 30 minutes from the Sydney CBD, a weekend in Parramatta delivers all this and more. We recently spent a two days as guests of SKYE Suites in Parramatta and discovered a lot … Read more
We recently had the pleasure of an overnight stay at Q Station Manly where we got to experience both a harbour sunset and sunrise, a delicious dinner at Boilerhouse Restaurant and a fascinating tour of this historic site. Read on and see why we think everyone should spend some time at Q Station. The former … Read more
