We recently opted to take the road less travelled, which enabled us to visit the historic villages of Sofala and Hill End in Central West NSW. Although we had heard of both of these places we knew very little about their … [Read more...]
Deepwater Inn, NSW – Country Pub Camping at it’s Finest!
There are a growing number of small rural pubs and clubs that are allowing caravanners and even campers to set up in their back yards. In most cases this is free if you just spend a few dollars in the pub. Many of these … [Read more...]
7 Towns to Visit in North West NSW
One thing we absolutely love about travelling is finding awesome, out of the way towns to visit. After staying for a few nights in Mudgee it was time to start making our way back towards the Gold Coast. We headed … [Read more...]
The Historic Village of Carcoar, NSW
Just off the Mid Western Highway about 50 kilometres south west of Bathurst, you will find the historic village of Carcoar. A visit to Carcoar is like stepping back in time to some extent. It has a quiet, sleepy … [Read more...]
A Taste of Mudgee Region Wineries
The Mudgee Region in Mid Western NSW would have to be one of the best areas that we have visited in quite some time. Best known for it's many wineries, we soon discovered that the reputation these wineries have, is well … [Read more...]
Things to do in Young, NSW
Young is a rural town located in the heart of the Hilltops Region of NSW. Located just under a two hour drive from Canberra, it is probably best known for the cherries it produces. But don’t think that cherries is all … [Read more...]
Condobolin – The Heart of NSW
We are house-sitting in Cowra for a week and this has given us the perfect excuse to do some exploring around the wider area. It has been a good number of years since our last visit to Condobolin so we thought we would … [Read more...]
Darling Harbour, Sydney
On my recent trip to Sydney, I spent most of my time around the Darling Harbour area. I love this area of Sydney as it has so much to offer. It is central to everything, has fantastic views, great places to eat and loads … [Read more...]
Currumbin Valley and Tomewin Mountain, Queensland
We are so lucky to live here on the Gold Coast as there is always somewhere beckoning to be explored. The Currumbin Valley and Tomewin Mountain was one of those areas that we had not got around to visiting. As we are … [Read more...]
Gunnedah and Tamworth, NSW
After several days of exploring the area around Coonamble and Coonabarabran, we decided to take a detour on the way home and go via Gunnedah and Tamworth, with an overnight stop at Lake Keepit. We thoroughly enjoyed … [Read more...]
Wee Waa and Pilliga – On the Edge of the Outback
After a couple of awesome days exploring the Narrabri area and camping at Yarrie Lake, it was time to make our way towards Coonamble and our farm stay - Nakadoo. As we were travelling through Wee Waa and Pilliga, we … [Read more...]
Nakadoo Farm Stay – Coonamble, NSW
Whenever we are planning a trip somewhere new, I like to keep my eye open for some different places to stay. Just prior to our recent trip I stumbled across a farm stay called Nakadoo and knew I was on a … [Read more...]
Narrabri, NSW – Things to See and Do
Narrabri, NSW is a rural town of about 8000 people located on the Newell Highway approximately 560 kilometres north west of Sydney. It is a farming region well known for its cotton and grain crops. It may not be the … [Read more...]
Yarrie Lake Camp Ground, NSW – REVIEW
One of the things we love most about travelling around in this beautiful country of ours, is finding awesome spots to camp. (And sharing them with you!) Located about 30 kilometres from Narrabri on the northern fringes … [Read more...]
Home Town Hotspots
Your home town doesn't always have to be where you were born. It can be where you have lived the longest or somewhere that you have some kind of permanent tie to. I generally consider Cowra as my home town, as it's where … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things To Do On A Gold Coast Long Weekend
The Gold Coast Show is on this coming weekend so Friday is a Public Holiday. Yay! A long weekend is perfect for getting away if you can. But if that's not possible, here are my Top 5 Things To Do On A Gold Coast Long … [Read more...]
Free or Low Cost Sydney
It has been a few years since we have been to Sydney. At the time our kids were only little. We didn't have much money and the Monorail was still operating. But we still found heaps to do. So here is my guide to free or … [Read more...]
