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.
Going to Canberra in winter and coming from beachside Sydney, I always wonder if I’m going to survive the cold… This time, I decided to make my visit to Canberra different and explore the surrounds. Looking at the map, I discovered a large area south of the Australia Capital Territory called Namadgi National Park, and it is the most incredible wilderness treasure south of Canberra.
Let’s not beat around the bush, Sydney is an expensive city… Expensive to live in and expensive to visit… However, there are some great things you can do for free. Sydney is widespread and diverse and there is a lot to choose from. In order to plan your trip and your budget, I have a list of some of the best things to do in Sydney for free.
Sydney is a spectacular city, with no shortage of photo opportunities. The icons of Sydney, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House are very central and can be photographed from many different angles. And if you have time, why not explore this beautiful city with a focus on great photos? I have a comprehensive list of where to take the best photos of Sydney Harbour.
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and by many accounts, the most spectacular. As it sprawls along the East Coast and as far as the foothills of the Blue Mountains, Sydney offers a diverse landscape and activities for all. The Sydney lifestyle is very much open onto the outdoors and celebrates nature in every way. To ensure you don’t miss out on the essential sights, I have a list of the best things to see and do in Sydney.
Sydney is an expensive city, there’s no doubt about that. It’s expensive to live here and to visit as well. As a result, you may need to be selective about the fee-paying attractions you visit. There are plenty of things you can do for free but some things can be quite expensive. And there are very reasonably priced attractions not everyone knows about. The Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout is relatively unknown. Is this the most underrated tourist attraction in Sydney?
Sydney is a beautiful and spectacular city, however its colonial history is relatively recent. The British Penal Colony at Sydney Cove was established by Governor Phillip in 1788. The colony first settled at the north end of what is now the Sydney CBD, on a rocky promontory. The Rocks are an unmissable sight of Sydney and a very interesting visit, travelling back in time to the beginnings of colonial Australia. In a half-day, you can take a walk and discover the most interesting neighbourhood in Sydney.
In my search for spectacular views around Sydney, I have obviously come to South Head and a comparison is dawning on me… Which one of Sydney’s seven Headlands is the most spectacular? After Middle Head and North Head, I am taking you on a tour of Watsons Bay and will try and answer a most important questions: Is South Head the most spectacular Sydney headland ?
Sri Lanka is an incredibly diverse and culturally-rich country. At the heart of Sri Lanka and its culture lies the royal city of Kandy. The “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” boasts no less than eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. If you can spare a few days in Kandy, you can experience different aspects of Sri Lankan history and culture. I have listed the Top 6 things to do in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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.