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So you want to visit the Blue Mountains from Sydney but you can’t decide if you need to book a guided tour or if you can do it alone using public transport or a rental car? Well, read on, we have all the info you need to make an informed decision and a bunch of … Read more

Today we share our favourite picnic spots in the Blue Mountains, from the traditional picnic areas great for families to secluded spots perfect for a romantic lunch. A Blue Mountains picnic is a budget-friendly way to spend a day out of Sydney. This page contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for more information … Read more

Whether you are a visitor trying to choose the best coastal walk in Sydney or a local looking for something fun and healthy to do this weekend, this list of our favourite coastal walks across the city is an excellent starting point. Some will challenge, others are nice and relaxing, but all are truly delightful! … Read more

Mastering the Sydney Opal Card System will help you make use of the city’s extensive public transport system that includes trains, buses, ferries and light rail. This is an electronic ticketing system that allows you to use one card (or app) across all these types of transport. I hope this simplified guide to using Sydney’s Transport … Read more

We love exploring Sydney by train. How long since you jumped on a train going somewhere new? Today we offer five interesting Sydney suburbs that make a fun day trip. When we travel, we enjoy riding public transport and visiting a few places that don’t make the top ten lists in our guidebook. The same … Read more

Sydney is the perfect city for active travellers. This list of 20 things to do in Sydney focuses on getting active and exploring the outdoors. This list highlights our favourite things to do in Sydney for anyone who prefers beaches and bushwalks to museums and galleries. This page contains affiliate links. Please see our full … Read more

Trying to decide if you should do your Blue Mountains day trip by car? If you are not sure if a Blue Mountains road trip is for you we have all the information you need to help you decide. We have created an easy to follow Blue Mountains driving itinerary to help you plan the … Read more

If you are trying to compare the best harbour view hotels in Sydney, you will find our deep dive into the pros and cons of the top hotels in the city a good place to start. Sydney’s reputation as one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts is well deserved, and nothing makes your visit 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

We asked some travel writers to share their best tips about backpacking in Sydney. Below, they have covered the best hostels and a bunch of cheap but fabulous things to do in Sydney. We hope these tips will help you save some money and have a great time on your trip. Some basics for backpacking in … Read more

Bundeena is a pretty coastal village in the outer southern reaches of Sydney is a great day trip from Sydney. While it’s only an hour from the middle of the city, allow a full day to discover the beauty of this seaside paradise. Read on for our tips on the best things to see and do in … Read more

The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Walk takes you from Woolloomooloo all the way to Pyrmont following the waterfront. This 11km path is mainly flat, and there are very few stairs, none that you can not detour around, making this the perfect family-friendly walk. Tips for enjoying the Sydney Foreshore Walk All along the route, you will … Read more