There are so many Blue Mountains day tours available that it is hard to choose which itinerary on offer is best for you, especially when you don’t know much about the area. Today, I will go over a few points to help you find the best Blue Mountains tour for your travel style. Edited: 19/1/2022 … Read more
Do you have a short layover in Sydney? Not sure what you can see with just 6, 8 or 10 hours in the city? Well grab a seat and get comfy cause I am about to give you lots of ideas of things to do on your Sydney layover. Sydney Layover Logistics If you have … Read more
If you are heading west to check out some Blue Mountains lookouts you are in luck. Today we share details of 33 lookouts so you can decide which ones you should add to your day out. There are more scenic lookouts in the Blue Mountains than most visitors will be able to manage to see … Read more
It might surprise you to hear there is no shortage of amazing free things to do in Sydney. We created this list to help you discover them; it includes spectacular lookouts, popular attractions, and unique activities you can experience without spending a cent. Whether you are a visitor or a local playing tourist at home … Read more
We have spent this month checking out three great new books about exploring Sydney that will make perfect Christmas gifts for Sydney locals or those planning a visit. The Bondi to Manly Walk – The Definitive Guidebook by Tara Wells A well written easy to follow guide to this iconic 80km walk that traverses Sydney … Read more
Each weekend Markets in Sydney draw hundreds of visitors, for resident Sydneysiders they are a great place to do your weekly shopping and for visitors they are a great way to see a slice of local life. Some markets particularly suited to travellers, offering locally made products perfect for taking home as mementoes of your … Read more
If you are looking for things to do in Sydney with kids when it rains, we have you covered, literally, with this list of indoor activities for kids of all ages that the whole family will love. If it’s wet outside, some of Sydney’s most iconic activities like walking over the Harbour Bridge, hanging out … Read more
A visit to The Rocks shows off historical Sydney at its best. This Rocks self-guided walk will help you discover Sydney’s colonial history in just a couple of hours. Let’s start with the name given to this western side of the harbour. Why is this area called The Rocks? When the First Fleet arrived, they … Read more
Most visitors only uncover a tiny part of the Blue Mountains, but if you have time to spend a little longer in the area, there are so many things to do and less-visited sites to uncover that your time will be well rewarded. From free things to do in the Blue Mountains, like bush walks … Read more
We love exploring Sydney by train. How long since you jumped on a train for a fun day out? Today we offer five Sydney suburbs that make a great train 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. … Read more
This Watsons Bay walk is not to be missed. It combines panoramic clifftop views over the Pacific Ocean to the right and Sydney Harbour vistas to the left. It’s also home to some of the best Fish and chips in town and a very pretty lighthouse. Exploring Watsons Bay on Foot – The Gap Park … Read more
No need to wait for NYE to see fireworks in Sydney Note: Please check opening hours and booking requirements for these venues in for current health restrictions. Darling Harbour has announced that they will have a regular fireworks display year-round on Saturday nights between 8.30pm and 9pm. The fireworks take place in the sky over … Read more
