C overing more than a million hectares, the Greater Blue Mountains Area of New South Wales is one of Australia’s most spectacular national parks, offering an extensive network of walking and mountain-biking trails that take in scenic lookouts, sandstone escarpments … Continue reading →
Australia has been providing its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with delicious bush tucker for tens of thousands of years. More recently, native ingredients such as lemon myrtle, wattleseed, rosella and warrigal greens have been making their mark on modern … Continue reading →
Discover outdoor activities, stunning beaches and lots of family fun with these five kid-friendly road trips across New South Wales. Greater Blue Mountains Drive Where? Sydney–Katoomba–Jenolan Caves You’ve got: 2 days Its close proximity to Sydney, and its cable cars, caves and cafés, make the Greater Blue Mountains Drive a perfect weekend getaway for … Continue reading →
Golden beaches, postcard-perfect ocean pools, a busy harbour and intriguing history make New South Wales’ second-largest city, Newcastle, a favourite travel destination just 170km north of Sydney. It’s also the gateway to some of the state’s best wines, 50km northwest … Continue reading →
Sydney is undoubtably one of the world’s most beautiful cities, blessed with scores of beaches, a show-stopping harbour and architecturally arresting buildings. The city centre sits on the south bank of Sydney Harbour, its landmark attractions including the Sydney Opera … Continue reading →
There’s no bad time of year to eat oysters across New South Wales — they regularly take home awards for their creaminess and flavour. But August is the prime time to sample this coveted mollusc, with Sydney rock and Pacific oysters both at their … Continue reading →
With interstate travel as unpredictable as ever, there’s been no better time to rediscover the incredible sights in our very own backyards. Escape the cold this winter with Ovolo Hotels thanks to their latest myriad of local-loving offers designed exclusively for Brisbane and Canberra, from the experience-driven Staycay Your Way, to perk-filled Friends With Benefits (For Real). Whatever … Continue reading →
Spend AUD $500 or more and receive Ovolo’s Box of Wonder. Full. to experience Ovolo at home. Your dream getaway may not be a reality right now, but that does not mean we can’t plan ahead and the antidote to relieve the wanderlust we are all … Continue reading →
Dreaming about an adventure? From scuba diving amid dazzling reefs to biking down mountains, and multi-day hikes to learning to ski, there’s an adventure activity for everyone in New South Wales. Here are just 12 ways to get a … Continue reading →
Ready to dream about discovering secret waterfalls, Aboriginal rock art and historic caves twinkling with glow worms? You’ll find something intriguing at every turn on these wilderness trails near Sydney. Enjoy the royal treatment Just 50 minutes’ drive south of central Sydney, the Royal National Park‘s rugged … Continue reading →
You don’t have to travel to the outback to encounter Aboriginal culture — there are plenty of ways to connect with Australia’s First Peoples right here in Sydney. Connect with an ancient people Australia’s Aboriginal people are custodians of the oldest living culture on Earth, as Dreamtime SouthernX‘s Aunty Margret Campbell will … Continue reading →
There’s no end to the list of incredible experiences available in NSW. From stargazing in a dark sky park, to hiking through a snowy wonderland, surrounded by gum trees, to tasting exceptional wine with the friendliest winemakers – let … Continue reading →
There is lots to look forward to for the return to Victoria, Australia’s smallest mainland state, which has a range of new offerings for guests to enjoy. New luxury cabins on Phillip Island, known for its incredible little penguin … Continue reading →
From May to November, thousands of whales migrate along the New South Wales coast from Antarctica to the South Pacific and back again. From Tweed Heads in the north to Eden in the south, you can observe the ‘Humpback Highway’ from lookouts on land (see the Wild About Whales website to find the best vantage points), or hop … Continue reading →
When it’s time for some self-care, there’s nothing quite as rejuvenating as being pampered at a luxury day spa. The finest spas in Sydney offer a range of treatments designed to soothe your soul in opulent surroundings. Here’s just a taste of the options. City sanctuary Rejuvenation is a … Continue reading →
Luxury accommodation will soon be available on Victoria’s Silo Art Trail as Visit Victoria launches Silo Art Hotel – a street-art themed popup hotel located at Sea Lake in Northwest Victoria. The limited time activation will see three beautifully re-imagined shipping containers by Contained pop … Continue reading →
The Tasmanian government will offer incentives of up to $1,000 to local car owners to rent out their vehicles to visiting tourists. With tourist footfall increasing, there is a serious lack of hire cars available after hire companies sold off … Continue reading →
A guided multi-activity wildlife adventure exploring the iconic Murray River and Riverland Ramsar Wetland of International Significance is the latest addition to Australian Wildlife Journeys collective. Part of the Murray River Trails portfolio launched by Tony & Susie Sharley in … Continue reading →
Intrepid Travel, the world’s leading sustainable tour operator, has introduced a new range of tours called Intrepid Premium. The collection of tours is designed to appeal to discerning travellers, featuring hand-picked accommodations, private transportation, train journeys and an array … Continue reading →
As the UK lockdown continues, Phillip Island Nature Parks’ little penguins have been keeping viewers entertained with Live Penguin TV, but seeing incredible nature and wildlife is not the only thing to get excited about for when we can travel … Continue reading →
