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The Basin Sydney is a fantastic destination for a day trip

Day Trip to The Basin: Sydney’s Best Kept Secret

36 Comments / Sydney, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

One of the best in places in Sydney for a day trip is The Basin. Beyond Sydney’s northern beaches, The Basin is a little secret spot tucked away in the meanders of Pittwater. If you are looking for Sydney hidden beaches, this is an isolated gem on the edge of Ku-Ring-Gai National Park, sheltered in quiet waters but ready to escape into the South Pacific Ocean. Shaded by gum trees and populated by diverse wildlife, The Basin is Sydney’s Best Kept Secret.

This is my guide for a day trip from Sydney to Kangaroo Valley

Take a Day Trip from Sydney to Kangaroo Valley

6 Comments / New South Wales, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

Kangaroo Valley is a most beautiful valley, nestled between two mountains and located only two hours south of Sydney. This is my guide for you to take a day trip from Sydney to Kangaroo Valley.

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The Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk in Sydney

18 Comments / Sydney, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

Sydney is famous for its beautiful beaches, glistening in the sunshine. The northernmost point is no exception. In the suburb of Palm Beach, the Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk in Sydney makes for a very pleasant day out.

Things to do in Orange on a Romantic Getaway from Sydney

24 Comments / New South Wales, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

At the tail end of a cold and dry winter, it was time for a romantic getaway from Sydney so I researched the best things to do in Orange, NSW

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Batemans Bay: Dash to the Ocean from Canberra in a Day

2 Comments / New South Wales, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

In the winter, Canberra can be bitterly cold and the temptation of seeking a sunny and slightly warmer place is hard to resist. Batemans Bay is only two hours away from Canberra and on a sunny day, it doesn’t fail to deliver a heartwarming day trip. Therefore, I decided to do a dash to the ocean from Canberra in a day.

List of stunning lookout in the Blue Mountains

10 Stunning Lookouts in Australia’s Blue Mountains

28 Comments / New South Wales, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

When I first settled in Sydney, one of my first day trips was to the Blue Mountains. Less than two hours drive away from Sydney, the Blue Mountains are a mountain range famous for their blue hues, high cliffs and deep valleys. Waterfalls dot the landscape and hiking trails meander through the forest. The Blue Mountains are testimony to an early tourism trade in New South Wales and are well worth a day trip, or even a weekend. After passing through many times on my way to Mudgee, I decided to explore again and search for sweeping views away from the tourist trail. Here is a list of 10 stunning lookouts in Australia’s Blue Mountains.

The Ultimate Weekend Guide to Jervis Bay

2 Comments / New South Wales, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

Follow me to Jervis Bay, an idyllic holiday location south of Sydney. Pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters and gentle wildlife will enable to fully relax and recharge.