A shorter version of this article is also published on The Weekender Travel website. We amble to what is commonly called the Gosford Glyphs; along a walking track to secret treasures, it feels. There is a current debate about the Glyphs – are these Egyptian hieroglyphs authentic? One group of academics consider the 4,500-year-old Egyptian…
Author: Shelley Ann Morgan
Shelley has published a variety of online articles. With a master in special education, this has allowed her to write in the area of education, through platforms such as The Huffington Post. Being an outdoor enthusiast, she has written for The Weekender Travel and currently writes for Kombi Lifestyle. She is keen to share her knowledge and enjoys writing informative articles that help the discerning traveller prepare for road trip holidays in Australia. Shelley is the founder of Kombi Lifestyle.
A Guide to Wollombi Village and its Markets
Historic Wollombi village is just under two hours’ drive from Sydney, or a little longer if you take the scenic route on Tourist Drive 33. This postcard-perfect village with its 19th-century sandstone buildings, timber slab and corrugated iron roof cottages is not one to be missed. What better way to experience this village than when…
Music Camping Festival Fun!
This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. What? St Albans Folk Festival For more information see our article published on The Weekender Travel website. Where? St Albans village, Australia’s Central Coast (Just over an hour and a half drive’s away from Sydney) When? Each…
Peaceful Patonga – Outdoor Fun!
This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Patonga is one of the few towns on the Central Coast that retains its ‘sleepy seaside atmosphere’ (a 1.5-hour drive from Sydney). With only a few main shops in town set amongst peaceful scenic surrounds – this is…
How to Have the Best Road Trip Experience!
This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Have you ever wondered how to have the best road trip experience? The best road trip experiences are usually the ones in which you hire or buy a reliable vehicle. One of the first things people often…
The Ultimate RV and Campervan Beach Holiday!
This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Umina Beach is located on the scenic NSW Central Coast – a 1.5 hours drive from Sydney, and is locally known as being on ‘The Peninsular’ (other towns on the peninsula include, Ettalong Beach, Booker Bay, Blackwall,…
Walking Trails off Tourist Drive 33
If you’re thinking about a road trip to Wollombi or the Hunter Valley, and you’re looking to explore on foot, here are 4 of our favourite walking trails off Tourist Drive 33. These walks are a treasure trove of historical information! (Click on the titles for more information about these walks.) 1. Circuit Flat Walking…
Old Bar Beach Festival – the Best Kombi Event!
This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Do you own a VW Kombi? Or just love these iconic vehicles! Well, this event is for you! If you do own a Kombi this is the place to show off your vehicle in style. And if…
The Best Scenic Drive for Campers
This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Travel on one of Australia’s oldest roads, the Great North Road (Tourist Drive 33), and enjoy a variety of interesting and historic stopping points. We feel that this is one of the best scenic drives for campers…
Brisbane Water Oyster Festival – Ettalong Beach!
Where: Ettalong Beach – The Galleria When: November (this year Sunday 11th November) Cost: Free Parking: On the streets (but you need to be early to get a park close by) Camping: See our guide on Umina Beach The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival – one of the most popular festivals on the peninsula – was…