Last Update: October 2026 Just a two-hour drive from Sydney, the Hunter Valley is a popular weekend getaway for Sydneysiders. It’s also very popular with wine lovers from all over the country and from around the world. The Hunter Valley’s main drawcard is, of course, its vast array of wineries and their exquisite wines; but the valley offers much more than just wine...
Last Update: October 2026 Well, we’ve finally made it to the Hunter Valley! As wine lovers, we’ve been slowly making our way through the Australian wine regions and we’d had the Hunter Valley high on our list for a while, waiting to be ticked off. On our way up to Queensland, we finally got a chance to check it out and we were certainly not disappointed. As we’d...
Last Update: September 2026 Who wouldn’t love rolling green hills, spectacular views all around, captivating wilderness, sparkling rivers and a land shared between humans and a huge amount of wildlife? If that doesn’t sound good to you, then don’t bother visiting Kangaroo Valley. But if it sounds like it ticks all the boxes for your next dream getaway, then make your...
Last Updated: October 2026 Located on the beautiful NSW South Coast, approximately two hours south of Sydney, Kiama is a charming seaside town famous for its spectacular blowholes, dramatic coastal scenery, beautiful beaches and ocean rock pools. Surrounded by rolling green hills and stunning stretches of coastline, Kiama is the perfect destination for a weekend...
Last Updated: October 2026 The South Coast of New South Wales is home to some beautiful seaside towns, but Narooma is particularly special if you love nature, wildlife and spectacular coastal scenery. With its turquoise waters, beautiful beaches, abundant marine life and relaxed atmosphere, it’s a destination that deserves a spot on any NSW South Coast road...
Last Updated: October 2026 When you think of Victoria’s High Country, snow-covered mountains and ski slopes probably come to mind. But this beautiful region has just as much to offer during the warmer months, especially if you love hiking, cycling and exploring the great outdoors. Nestled at the foot of Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest mountain at 1,986 metres, Mount...
Last Updated: October 2026 After almost a year without travelling, we were desperate to get back on the road. So when Victoria finally lifted its travel restrictions in 2020, we wasted absolutely no time. In fact, we left Melbourne at 6 am, just six hours and one minute after restrictions ended! Yes, we were that desperate for a getaway! Our destination was...
Last Updated: October 2026 Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges is one of Victoria’s loveliest destinations for a weekend getaway. With charming historic villages, beautiful gardens, scenic hiking trails and excellent cool-climate wineries, there’s plenty to discover in this picturesque region. We spent many weekends exploring the...
Last Updated: October 2026 After living in Victoria for 14 years, we’d never even heard of the small Gippsland town of Yarram. That all changed in 2020, when we discovered that this sleepy country town was undergoing an incredible transformation, thanks to a wonderful initiative by the local community. Like many towns across Gippsland, Yarram had experienced a...
Last Updated: October 2026 If you’re planning a trip to Victoria and love being outdoors, the beautiful Gippsland Lakes should definitely be on your list. Located in East Gippsland, around three to four hours’ drive from Melbourne, this stunning region is the perfect place to escape the city and enjoy some time by the water. Covering approximately 354...