There are few things more incredible than having the good fortune to observe a sea turtle in the wild—these beautiful, graceful creatures glide through the water with ease and are one of the most iconic creatures of our oceans. I recently had the good fortune myself to go snorkelling with sea turtles at Cook Island, ... Read more The post Snorkelling With Sea Turtles at Cook Island- What’s It’s Like first appeared on The Accidental Australian. The post Snorkelling With Sea Turtles at Cook Island- What’s It’s Like appeared first on The Accidental Australian ..read more

Winter. It’s not for everyone. I love skiing and would happily spend all winter on a mountain in Thredbo if I could, but it’s not for everyone. It’s an expensive sport, requires a lot of gear and equipment, and one needs to have a high tolerance to cold and snow. Australia, which many may not ... Read more The post What to Do in Thredbo- If You Don’t Ski first appeared on The Accidental Australian. The post What to Do in Thredbo- If You Don’t Ski appeared first on The Accidental Australian ..read more

Sydney is a seriously cool city, but it’s not always easy to get around. Areas like the CBD and the Inner West are well-serviced by trains, but some of the best things to see and do in Sydney are more remote. There are over 100 beaches in Sydney, probably just as many hiking trails, and ... Read more The post Popcar Review- How to Explore Sydney’s North by Car first appeared on The Accidental Australian. The post Popcar Review- How to Explore Sydney’s North by Car appeared first on The Accidental Australian ..read more

Thredbo is definitely known as a ski town, I know. But have you ever thought of visiting in summer? Sure, the Snowy Mountains may not be too ‘snowy’ in summer, but Thredbo, the most popular ski town in NSW, becomes completely different in the spring and summer months, an awesome base for outdoor sports and ... Read more The post The Best Things to Do in Thredbo in the Summer—Yep, It’s More Than Just Skiing! first appeared on The Accidental Australian. The post The Best Things to Do in Thredbo in the Summer—Yep, It’s More Than Just Skiing! appeared first on The Accidental Australian ..read more

Have you been to Jindabyne, NSW? This small town is just outside the Snowy Mountains and is often overlooked in a rush to get to Thredbo or Perisher. I know, I’m guilty of doing the same thing, as getting to the snow is always the best thing! However, this town actually makes a great (and ... Read more The post Things to Do in Jindabyne first appeared on The Accidental Australian. The post Things to Do in Jindabyne appeared first on The Accidental Australian ..read more

If you love nature and marine life, look no further than Montague Island for your next weekend away. This small, rocky island is only nine km offshore from Narooma, but feels a million miles away. I recently visited the South Coast of NSW, where Narooma is located—it’s about a 4 ½ hour drive from Sydney, ... Read more The post Montague Island Tour Reviews: Snorkelling With Seals first appeared on The Accidental Australian. The post Montague Island Tour Reviews: Snorkelling With Seals appeared first on The Accidental Australian ..read more

Blue Mountains Abseiling The Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most stunning places in the world- at only an hour and a half from Sydney, it’s the perfect escape from the city for a few days. The Blue Mountains are also ancient- over 300 million years old, putting America’s Grand Canyon to shame ... Read more The post Blue Mountains Abseiling: High and Wild first appeared on The Accidental Australian. The post Blue Mountains Abseiling: High and Wild appeared first on The Accidental Australian ..read more