The Five Lands Walk is an annual walking event that takes place every June, at the time of the winter solstice in Australia. It’s a 10km cultural, spiritual and physical journey covering five major beach villages along the Central Coast, starting at MacMasters Beach, migrating through Copacabana Beach, Avoca Beach and North Avoca Beach before ending at Terrigal Beach. The 5 Lands Walk is a spiritual ceremony created to welcome the coming of warmer seasons and longer days. It’s also the time of the year when the humpback whales migrate north. The humpback whale is the totem of the Da ..read more

Caz and I both grew up an hour north of Sydney and visited the city countless times as kids, and now with our own children, we’ve discovered there are even more things to do in Sydney with kids. It’s a city that keeps on giving, and you’ll never run out of things to do, even though we keep going back to our favorite spots. The beautiful Bondi to Coogee coastal walk Sydney is one of the world’s top tourist destinations for a reason and whether you have toddlers or pre-teens, you’ll find there’s something for everyone in this city. If this is your first time visiting Sydney and you’re not sure w ..read more

Growing up in New South Wales, we were blessed to have been surrounded by some beautiful beaches and endless opportunities to admire the Pacific Ocean. After spending 18 months road tripping Australia, we can now confirm that the beaches in New South Wales, are definitely the best. I’ve been to most of the best beaches in NSW, so coming up with a list of my favourite beaches is never easy. We are spoilt for choice on the east coast and there is a beach for everyone whether you are looking for a family friendly beach or to go surfing, swimming, walking, fishing, snorkeling, diving or even four ..read more

One of the reasons why we love Sydney is because it’s surrounded by pristine, beautiful beaches. One of our favorite beaches is Palm Beach in Sydney. Each time I step foot off the ferry onto Palm Beach, I feel like I’ve arrived home. It might be because I watched it every evening on TV as a child, because it’s the setting of the fictitious official home of Summer Bay on Australia’s best loved soapie, Home and Away. Palm Beach is more than just a setting though. It has such a feel-good energy that beckons me to come back time and time again. But if you’ve never visited Palm Beach before, and n ..read more

We love rural, small towns for their laid-back lifestyle and warm hospitality. Australia is not short of them, too. Despite being a small town, there are plenty of things to do in Mudgee, New South Wales, which is known for its wine production, historic buildings, and vibrant community spirit. Mudgee. | Credit: Destination NSW Why, oh why, did we wait 40 years to visit Mudgee? We grew up only 4 hours away, but it wasn’t until our 18-month road trip around Australia that we made the effort to go. Well, let me just say Mudgee, as wine regions go, you’re a great alternative to the Hunter Valley ..read more

Most people think that nothing interesting exists on the western side of the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales, but I’m here to tell you that this is far from the truth. As it turns out, there are a number of things to do in Coonamble and the surrounding region. This small town is known as the gateway to The Pilliga Forest, and is also nestled in a convenient location to reach the Macquarie Marshes and Warrumbungle National Park. Warrumbungle NP | Credit: Destination NSW As well as exploring this iconic forest that’s known across the country for its rugged landscape, Coonamble boasts Aus ..read more

If you’re looking for a destination that’s famous for its gourmet wineries, award-winning restaurants, and picturesque rolling countryside views, then head to the town of Orange in New South Wales. Despite being a small town of less than 50,000 residents, there are plenty of things to do in Orange. It’s location in the Central Tablelands, with an altitude of over 863 meters, means its the perfect destination for the great outdoors. Orange is also known as “Australia’s Colour City,” not just by because of its strange name but because of the vibrant nature colors it exhibits in Autumn, adding an ..read more

If you’re looking for a great experience to have in Hunter Valley, then look no further than a hot air balloon flight. Hot air balloon flights over Hunter Valley are a great way to get spectacular views of the region, as well as have a memorable way to remember your trip. As the sun rises, you’ll soar above the picturesque vineyards and farmland, marveling at the stunning scenery below. What’s more is that The Hunter Valley is renowned for its premiere wines, and what better place to sip on a cool glass of champagne than with a champagne breakfast from the vantage point of a hot air balloon? T ..read more

Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo is one of the most famous zoos in Australia, known for its open-range exhibits that not only allow you to get up close and personal with a diverse range of animals, but also allows animals to roam freely without feeling caged. As animal lovers, and parents of children who love animals, we are always conscious of whether or not a zoo will be a worthwhile activitity. Normally, we find it hard to get up for a trip to the zoo. After spending five months in Africa, including safaris at some of the top game parks and reserves like Kruger National Park in South Af ..read more

I took Kalyra for a daddy and daughter weekend getaway to Bathurst in New South Wales, and what a pleasant surprise that trip turned out to be. I thought it was just a town for motor racing or going to University, but it turns out there are plenty of things to do in Bathurst NSW that make it possibly the perfect country getaway with kids, or even just for couples! Bathurst is so pretty in the Fall Once you escape the madness of Sydney’s traffic, it’s an easy three hour drive away, and your reward is a vibrant and charming city centre (we caught the last of the autumn colours) and a surrounding ..read more