If you are into hiking, or simply walking in nature, the state of New South Wales has plenty of options. I love nothing like escaping city life to take adventurous hikes in the wilderness… Not to mention exploring walking tracks in Sydney. Whether you are keen on a coastal walk or an adventure deep in the forest, there is hike for you. Here is my list of the best places to go bushwalking in NSW.
Do you have a hiker in your life in desperate need of gear? Beginner hikers find out pretty quickly that they need to acquire new stuff to make their practice of hiking more enjoyable. Gifts for hiking are a great way to help your friends build their hiking equipment list and get more joy out of the sport… Here is how to pick the best gifts for hikers.
With such a geographical spread, it’s understandable that Sydney is such a great city for scenic walks. With the largest natural harbour in the world, there are some great Sydney walks. This is my ultimate guide to the best Sydney harbour walks.
One of the reasons I visited Kiama, New South Wales was to do the coast walk, one of the most spectacular NSW bush walks. The local recommendation is to split the walk in three sections however, as I decided to spend three days and two nights in the Kiama region, I figured out how to do the Kiama Coast Walk in two days.
The great state of New South Wales has some great destinations only a few hours away from Sydney for a day trip or a weekend getaway. I had visited Kiama before but, being only two hours’ drive away, I deemed it too close to warrant a longer stay. So, after a long period of no-travel, I set out to discover the best things to do in Kiama.
Middle Head is one of Sydney’s 7 Headlands. It offers a unique vantage point over the Pacific Ocean, framed by North Head and South Head. I have the ultimate guide to Sydney’s Middle Head.
There is no shortage of gorgeous views in Sydney, you could almost become blase about it. In order not to forget that I live in one of the world’s most spectacular, I love going back to Sydney’s spectacular viewpoints. Every time, I get a reminder of how fortunate I am to live here and how much Sydney has to give to the explorer. North Head is one of Sydney’s seven headlands and an imposing presence at the entrance of Port Jackson. Take a walk with me and be inspired by the stunning cliffs of Sydney’s North Head !
Having lived many years in New South Wales, I have the ultimate list of the best weekend getaways from Sydney to help you plan your next trip. These destinations are amongst the best places to visit in NSW!
Few places lend themselves to a great road trip than Australia: open roads, stunning scenery, remote places… Whether you like adventure or a leisurely drive, here is a guide on how to plan the ultimate Australia road trip.
Australia probably has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. In fact, it has many of the most beautiful beaches in the world! I only say “probably” to be safe but the fact is, many Australians are adamant that they indeed have the most beautiful beaches in the world. And I have to agree with them… The beach is a very strong element of the Australian lifestyle and this is especially true in Sydney. Having lived here for some time now, I am familiar with many beaches but I spent a few days touring the coast in order to find the most beautiful beaches in Sydney. The result? You can live in a large metropolitan city and have a huge range of magnificent beaches to choose from…