Australian adventure travel blog for locals, visitors, and expats
Thredbo is definitely known as a ski town, I know. But have you ever thought of visiting in summer? Sure, the Snowy Mountains may not be too ‘snowy’ in summer, but Thredbo, the most popular ski town in NSW, becomes completely different in the spring and summer months, an awesome base for outdoor sports and … Read more
Have you been to Jindabyne, NSW? This small town is just outside the Snowy Mountains and is often overlooked in a rush to get to Thredbo or Perisher. I know, I’m guilty of doing the same thing, as getting to the snow is always the best thing! However, this town actually makes a great (and … Read more
Sydney is a seriously cool city, but it’s not always easy to get around. Areas like the CBD and the Inner West are well-serviced by trains, but some of the best things to see and do in Sydney are more remote. There are over 100 beaches in Sydney, probably just as many hiking trails, and … Read more
Where is Fremantle? Fremantle, Western Australia, is a seriously cool city. It’s chock full of cafes, architecture, beaches, and a quirky, relaxed vibe that makes you sort of never want to leave- a bit like a Byron Bay of Australia’s west coast. It’s also the jumping-off point for Rottnest Island, one of the most beautiful … Read more
Blue Mountains Abseiling The Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most stunning places in the world- at only an hour and a half from Sydney, it’s the perfect escape from the city for a few days. The Blue Mountains are also ancient- over 300 million years old, putting America’s Grand Canyon to shame … Read more
Hot Air Ballooning with Floating Images Do you ever have that one amazing experience you’ve wanted to do for ages, but just hadn’t had the chance? For me, it was hot air ballooning. It was hard to imagine anything more amazing than floating across the sky and looking down on the land below from one … Read more
If you live on an island, how do you get your mail delivered each day? For residents of the communities along the Hawkesbury River, the answer is by boat, of course—thanks to the help of the Riverboat Postman. Each day, they deliver the mail (and online shopping) to remote areas along the river that don’t … Read more
Feeling a bit of cabin fever and ready to get out and stretch your legs? If you’re looking for adventure, road trips, and mouth-watering regional cuisine, you couldn’t ask for a better place to explore than the state of NSW. If you’re based in Sydney, you’re probably familiar with some of the more popular day … Read more