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…
Author: Shelley Ann Morgan
Shelley has published a variety of online articles. With a master's 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.
Gosford Glyphs, Walking Track to Secret Treasures!
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…
The Road Less Travelled to Byron Bay
Enjoy one of Australia’s most iconic road trips, Sydney to Byron Bay. Explore beautiful destinations and travel to quaint historic towns; discover hidden gems on The Road Less Travelled to Byron Bay. Take the coastal route to explore a variety of picture-perfect beaches and the inland route for gorgeous country landscapes, better still combine both…
A Weekend in the Blue Mountains – Road-Trip Guide
This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Wondering where to go for a fun-filled road-trip weekend? The Blue Mountains offers a myriad of things to do, however, you won’t be able to see everything on one trip, but you’ll be able to see the…
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…
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…
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…
Hiking, Snake Encounter Tale, a True Account!
We are browsing through a plethora of online guides, deciding on what trail would be a fun short day trek. And reach a conclusion that to explore the Mooney Mooney Nature Walk – with its suspension bridge and variety of landscapes, and an abundance of flora and fauna – would be perfect for a hiking…