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…
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Road Trip to Kangaroo Valley
Described as Australis’s most beautiful valley, with magnificent and scenic country landscapes – Kangaroo Valley and the winding roads to it is a must-do experience. Heading from Sydney, enjoy sites that offer peacefulness, fun and adventure! Here are some unique gems to explore on this fantastic road-trip holiday! Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, check sites…
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…
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…
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…