Australia is home to some of the most extraordinary wildlife on the planet. After more than two decades exploring this country, spotting animals in their natural habitat is still one of my greatest travel pleasures. It doesn’t matter how many koalas or kangaroos I’ve seen, I still get ridiculously excited and reach for my camera! From swimming with...
I don’t know why, but as much as I love Sydney, years always seem to pass between my visits to this beautiful city. Sydney was actually the reason I wanted to move to Australia in the first place. In my early twenties, I had pictures of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge all over my bedroom walls, dreaming of the day I would finally see them for myself. As soon...
Last Updated: September 2026 During our stay in Ballina over Christmas, we drove an hour south to the picturesque town of Yamba, another delightful seaside town in northern New South Wales. Set right at the mouth of the Clarence River, Yamba is a little gem that is well worth visiting. Like Ballina and Byron Bay, Yamba is known for its beautiful beaches and great...
Last Updated: September 2026 The coastal town of Ballina is a short 30-minute drive from the famous Byron Bay. While the hipster town of Byron Bay attracts hordes of backpackers and tourists every year, Ballina is the perfect, quieter alternative. We don’t like crowds, traffic or sharing a beach with thousands of others, so Ballina was perfect for us. Basing...
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 Just under two hours west of Sydney lies one of New South Wales’ most spectacular natural destinations, the Blue Mountains. Famous for their dramatic sandstone cliffs, deep valleys, beautiful waterfalls and endless eucalyptus forests, the Blue Mountains are a paradise for nature lovers, hikers and photographers. But there’s more...