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’s Degree 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 is currently writing for the Weekender Travel and Kombi Lifestyle. She is keen to share her knowledge and enjoys writing informative articles that help the discerning traveller prepare for road travel and holidays in Australia. Shelley is the founder and editor in chief of Kombi Lifestyle.
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 Where? St Albans village, Australia’s Central Coast (Just over an hour and a half drive’s away from Sydney) When? Each year in April Camping On-site at the festival, St Albans village Why?…
How to Have the Best Road Trip Experience!
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 say when they haven’t had a great road trip is: “we broke down.” My first road trip experience…
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…
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…
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…
VW Kombi T-Shirt Review – A Quality T-Shirt by Cool VW Stuff!
THIS T-SHIRT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE T-Shirt Review What better way to feel a part of the Kombi Lifestyle than with high-quality clothing, such as the VW Kombi T-shirt, by Cool VW Stuff (there is a range of T-shirts for both men and women). This has become my favourite T-shirt! Every now and then you…
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, Blackwall, Woy Woy,…
An Easy Travel Picnic Blanket – by Down Under Outdoors!
When you’re travelling, you need items that are easy to carry! And items that make your travelling experience enjoyable! The Down Under Outdoors – make the perfect picnic blanket, aptly named, it’s designed in Australia for the toughest terrain. And is rated 5 stars by Amazon. It’s waterproof on one side, and warm and snugly…
Where to Eat and Shop off Tourist Drive 33
The hardest part when you’re on a road trip is knowing where you can eat or where you can shop (i.e. knowing what supplies or items you can buy) – in town you’ve never been to before! No need to worry here, we have done the hard work for you! Travelling on one of Australia’s…