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Should you book a Sydney Harbour Cruise?

31/03/202525/02/2023 by Paula Morgan
Sydney Harbour Cruise on a tall ship

It’s a long-debated topic in Sydney travel forums. Should I take a harbour cruise in Sydney? Which cruises are the best? Is it really just as good to take the ferry? Well, the ferries are great, but there are some fantastic cruises too. Read on to find out which is right for you. If you … Read more

Categories Things to do Tags Cruises, Day trips, Sydney Harbour, Tours

10 Scenic Drives from Sydney: places to visit by car

14/02/202521/02/2023 by Paula Morgan

We have put together this list of the best scenic drives from Sydney to inspire you to jump in the car and explore a somewhere new or rediscover some place you love. Get off the highway, take some back roads, do the official tourist drives and discover some of the small villages and coastal towns … Read more

Categories Things to do Tags Beyond Sydney, Day trips

Exploring Grand Pacific Drive and the Sea Cliff Bridge

18/04/202520/02/2023 by Paula Morgan
Grand Pacific Drive Stanwell Tops Bald Head

The NSW Grand Pacific Drive is by far the most gorgeous coastal drive within easy reach of Sydney. Considered New South Wales answer to the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, today we will show you some of the highlights and help you discover one of Sydney’s best day trips and enjoy the epic view of … Read more

Categories Sydney Getaways Tags Beaches, Day trips, South Coast

Cremorne Point Walk – The Best Harbour Walk in Sydney

17/04/202503/02/2023 by Paula Morgan
Mosman Bay Walk

Sydney is blessed with an abundance of public land lining the harbour’s edge, allowing us all access to explore the foreshore. Cremorne Point Walk is a fabulous way to see the city from a new perspective. If you are short of time, this is a lovely place to spend a few hours just soaking up … Read more

Categories Walks Tags Day trips, Free, Self-guided, Walks

Discover The Very Best Sydney Ferry Rides

27/03/202502/02/2023 by Paula Morgan

A Sydney Ferry Ride is one of our favourite ways to de-stress. It’s hard to beat being on the deck of a ferry as it plies its way across the harbour. Whether you’re a local whose experience is limited to Manly and Zoo ferries or a visitor about the explore the Sydney Harbour for the … Read more

Categories Things to do Tags Cruises, Day trips, Public transport, Sightseeing, Sydney Harbour

Five Easy Day Trips from Sydney by Train

02/03/202523/01/2023 by Paula Morgan
Aerial view of Blowhole Point headland, Kiama.

These five easy day trips from Sydney by train mean that you don’t need a car to explore the city’s outer reaches. If you take the train, everyone can relax and take in the scenery. You can even enjoy a few cheeky drinks at lunch if you like and snooze on the trip home! I … Read more

Categories Sydney Getaways Tags Day trips, Kiama, Public transport

Sydney Harbour Beaches: The Ultimate Local’s Guide

31/03/202506/01/2023 by Paula Morgan
Aerial view on Reef Bay, Sydney, Australia.

Did you know that there are more than 40 Sydney Harbour Beaches? I discovered this a few years ago when reading a fabulous book called The Harbour by Scott Bevan. Ever since have made it a mission to visit them all. Today we have shared few lines about each we have made it to so … Read more

Categories Things to do Tags Beaches, Day trips, Free

Supporting Boutique Wineries in the Hunter Valley

31/03/202530/04/2021 by Paula Morgan
Boutuque Hunter Valley Wine Tasting

Today I hope to inspire you to visit some small boutique wineries in the Hunter Valley. By showing you why these wineries are so special, I hope you will discover a whole new way to visit NSW’s premier wine region! How To Visit The Hunter Valley Differently Visitors, young and old alike, love the Hunter … Read more

Categories Sydney Getaways Tags Day trips, Hunter Valley

Budget Sightseeing in Sydney by Bus

01/05/202505/04/2021 by Paula Morgan
Watson's Bay Beach

Seeing Sydney by bus is a great way to explore the city, either s a local or if If you are on an extended visit to the city. I use public transport every day and I am married to a bus driver so I am very familiar with lots of really interesting bus routes across … Read more

Categories Things to do Tags Day trips, Public transport, Self-guided, Sightseeing, Transport
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