NSW

11-Day Sydney to Uluru Road Trip Itinerary (and return)

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Sydney to Uluru Road Trip Itinerary - Feature Image

Uluru, or Ayers Rock, is one of the most iconic destinations in Australia, and while you can fly directly to Yulara airport, there is nothing like a great Australian road trip. This road trip itinerary departs from Sydney heading to Uluru through Broken Hill, visiting some of Australia’s most unique towns. It then comes back … Read more

1-Day Best of Newcastle Self-Guided Walking Tour

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Newcastle Fire and Earth Exhibition

G’day everybody. Last week, I shared my must-do things in Lake Macquarie, so I thought it only fair that I give Newcastle some love this week with my Best of Newcastle self-guided walking tour. Just in case you aren’t sure, Newcastle is located on the Hunter River about 1.5 hours north of Sydney and is … Read more

Top 6 Must-Do Things In Lake Macquarie

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Caves Beach From the Cliffs

The city of Lake Macquarie is a surprisingly big city that no one seems to know exists. Located between Newcastle and the Central Coast, about 1.5 hours from Hornsby in Sydney, Lake Macquarie is also Australia’s largest coastal salt-water lake. At 110 square kilometres, Lake Macquarie (also known as Awaba by the local Aboriginal people) … Read more

Making Cruise History in Eden on P&O Pacific Explorer

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Today was an exciting day for us. When we booked a short 3-night cruise from Sydney onboard P&O’s Pacific Explorer with a stop for a day in Eden, NSW, we had no idea how special the day was not just for the town of Eden, but also for Pacific Explorer. Our itinerary said Eden was … Read more

Where to stay in Morisset, Australia: My top 5 recommendations

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Finding a place to stay at Morisset, in the coastal city of Lake Macquarie, NSW can be a challenge. And when there isn’t a lot of choices, sometimes you miss the hidden gems. Don’t get me wrong, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some great options, but they are limited, and some of the best are … Read more

Chill’d Cafe and Bar Menu – Morriset

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The Chill'd Cafe Vegan Burger

Chill’d Cafe and Bar is a new dining venue that recently opened in Lake Macquarie. You can find it in the heart of the township of Morisset, beside Dominos where “The Sset” previously lived. This is in behind the Morisset Police Station, near Morisset Square. The location is convenient, and while street parking is limited, … Read more

Passing through Narooma, Wagonga Inlet and Bar Rock

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Bar Rock, Narooma

Recently, Wifey and I made our way down the South Coast of NSW and were blessed with some beautiful days and stunning scenery.

Wagonga Inlet, Narooma
Wagonga Inlet, Narooma

Narooma is a quiet little town situated on the southern side of Forsters Bay and the Wagonga Inlet roughly half way between Bega and Batemans Bay. North Narooma is on the northern side of the Bay and Inlet. The Princes Highway runs through the town, so if you take that route you will pass through it. The bay and inlet are a beautiful blue as you can see in the photo above and looks so inviting.

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Myall Lakes National Park – A Detour Off The Pacific Highway

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Boat in the Reeds at the Bombah Point Ferry

We regularly commute up and down the Pacific Highway, and as more towns have been bypassed it has gotten quicker. The downside? It’s easier to miss some of the special places that are off the beaten track. So, last week we decided to take a detour at the Hawks Nest exit, North of Newcastle and … Read more

Caves Beach – Lake Macquarie NSW

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Caves Beach is a beautiful sandy beach near Swansea in the coastal city of Lake Macquarie, our backyard. We’ve never actually been before because when we visited in summer, the carparks and street parking were always full. We decided to go recently though, even though it is cold and rainy Autumn. We’re so glad we … Read more

Travelling by bus in Australia on Murrays Sydney-Canberra Express Coach

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Murrays Coaches at Canberra’s Jolimont Bus Terminal

When I visited Canberra recently, I decided to go via bus instead of driving myself. and both offer express services that run from Sydney’s Central Station to Canberra’s Jolimont Centre Bus Terminal via the Sydney Airport and back. These services are meant to be three hours and thirty minutes, about the same time as driving … Read more