Up and down the NSW coast is an abundance of pristine beaches, lush landscapes and waves. Here are our favourite places close to Sydney to take advantage of weekend surf getaways from Sydney. The Farm, Killalea – 2 hours South Sunset beers on the grass overlooking the Farm The Farm at Killalea is voted our easiest weekend away. At only 2 hours south of Sydney, it’s the perfect 2 day weekend trip away. The camping ground is lush with good facilities, an easy drive to the beach and the waves are great. Where to stay Book a camping spot or cabin at the Killalea Reserve Holiday Park. Where to ..read more

Tucked away on the Koonyum Range mountain the Nightcap National Park, (one of Australia’s largest subtropical rainforests), you’ll find Blackbird Byron Bay. Completely surrounded by nature, this is a place where you can ‘escape to yourself’. The tranquility, native wildlife and lush flora and fauna will allow you to completely unwind and reconnect with nature. Purposefully designed to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and even busy Byron Bay, this eco-luxe oasis nourishes the mind, body and soul. While it may feel remote, and look like something out of Morocco, it’s only a 12 minute dr ..read more

A tear-dropped island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, speckled with palm trees and turquoise water lapping at her shore. Grinning locals, spicy curries, waves crashing, tropical air lightly kissing skin and an abundance of adventure. The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is quickly becoming known as a surfers haven, paired with a rich culture and exotic foods. Sri Lanka boasts white sand beaches with clear turquoise waters, ideal for surfing and beach going. It’s also home to wildlife national parks famous for elephant safaris, trekking and tea fields open to taste the flavours of Ceylon. The ..read more

Burleigh Heads, Australia Burleigh can be found on QLD’s Gold Coast on the east coast of Australia. Situated just shy of the famous Surfer’s Paradise, Burleigh is untouched by tourist conglomerates, hefty prices or crowds. It is an Aussie’s local secret to unwind and getaway by the ocean. A buzzing little town with hip cafes, bars, restaurants, fruit shops, boutique stores and of course – waves. This town is a must see during an East Coast road trip or a short weekend away. Surf’s Up with Elation Swimwear ELATION is a sustainable and ethically produced swimwear label designed in Australia and ..read more

For all its craziness, unknown and wild adventure, Bali is my ultimate happy place. It’s affordable to live like a Queen, the movement of organic, plant based and vegan food completely resets your system, strangers soon become best friends, someone from every corner of the world resides there and of course, the surf is epic. Uluwatu is located on the Bukit Peninsula is the southern part of the island. For all you ladies wanting adventure and a taste of ‘the land of lefts’, you can’t go wrong in this area. Here are a few of my favourite places to sleep, eat and surf to give you the best chance ..read more

Palm tree speckled islands, 28 degree turquoise water, white sand beaches and rustic charm. These are some of the things to expect when traveling to the Mentawais. The Mentawais is a remote archipelago in the middle of the Indian Ocean, part of Indonesia. Due to it’s remoteness, it is not the easiest place to get to. However they say, the greater the effort, the greater the reward. And low and behold, once we made the effort, a beautiful beachfront resort waited upon our arrival. The effort was worth it.  How to describe a destination which transcends you free from your own world? Glass ..read more

We’re lucky enough to reside on Manly Beach, chasing waves, dipping in and out of the salt, and exploring a plethora of coves and nature walks. We want those visiting to experience what it’s like to be a local here, and not a tourist. So we created a Manly Travel Guide, complete with our favourite adventures including where to surf and snorkel, the best local walking tracks, secluded beach locations, and places to drink, dine, dance, sleep and shop. Gearing up for an early morning surfShop this style Ginger Rose Hightops $58.00 Select options Ginger Rose Bralette $5 ..read more

As Sydney creeps up to 30°C and beyond, the entire city flocks to the coastline to cool themselves in the ocean. Beaches become crowded, the traffic is unbearable and the parking places a nice dent in the wallet. Fortunately, there are a few beaches to escape the summer crowds, hidden away where only the locals reside. Here are my personal favourites. Chinamans Beach, Mosman I am bias on this one. It is the beach where I grew up, with our family home a 5 minute walk away. I frequented this beach as a kid with my dad. We played in the sand dunes and walked around the rocks to the ..read more