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…
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.
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!
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 nature and a seaside village at its best! If you’re looking for some outdoor fun, there are numerous…
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!
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 come across a product that is…
The Ultimate RV and Campervan Beach Holiday!
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, Pearl Beach and Patonga). Umina Beach is the ultimate spot for a fun and relaxing holiday by the…
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…
The Perfect Small Picnic Blanket That Fits into Your Pocket – the Matador!
The best trips away are the ones that allow you to jump out of your vehicle and explore an area by foot. Whether it’s a picnic at a festival, an outdoor show, the beach, parks or bushland – the discerning traveller doesn’t need to worry about carrying extra weight in a bag or backpack anymore,…
A Guide to Wollombi Village and its Markets
Historical 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…