Mudgee, in Central West NSW, may be well known for it’s wineries. But just a short drive out of town, you can step back in time by visiting the historic villages of Kandos, Rylstone and Gulgong. These three villages are all just a short drive out of Mudgee and perfect for a day trip. The …
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 history, other than they were old gold mining towns. What we found, were two …
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 small pubs are doing it tough and really rely on us …
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 northeast until we hit the New England Highway at Scone and then started on our way north. But …
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 atmosphere and the many historic buildings that make up the bulk of the village, businesses and …
UPDATED: MARCH 22, 2021 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 deserved. LOCATION Mudgee is about 270 kilometres north-west of Sydney. …
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 this lovely town has to offer. There are now vineyards and olive groves as …
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 take ourselves for a drive. LOCATION Condobolin (affectionately known as Condo) is …
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 of things to do. AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM If you have …
After 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. GUNNEDAH Gunnedah is an hours drive north of Coonabarabran. As we drove into town we saw a sign pointing to a lookout so we …
A little over mid-way between Tamworth and Gunnedah in northern New South Wales, you will find Lake Keepit Dam. We had heard lots about what a great spot it was so we thought this was the perfect opportunity to check it out. Lake Keepit, (also known as Keepit Dam) is the main water supply for households …
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 thought we would have a look around both places. WEE WAA Wee Waa is a small …
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 Nakadoo Farm Stay and knew I was on a winner. NAKADOO Located just on the outskirts of Coonamble in western New South Wales, Nakadoo is …
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 first place that people think of visiting, but as we discovered, this area has a …
One of the things we love most about travelling around in this beautiful country of ours, is finding awesome spots to camp. Located about 30 kilometres from Narrabri on the northern fringes of the Pilliga State Forest, Yarrie Lake is one of those spots. It is an absolute hidden gem! Yarrie Lake is a three …
If you are travelling along the Newell Highway just a few kilometres north of the township of Parkes in Central West NSW you will glimpse something quite unexpected through the trees. It is the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope, better known as The Dish. Parkes is a well established town with a population of around 12,000 …
Where did you live when you were a kid growing up? Do you still live in the same area or have you moved far away? For me I grew up on a farm not far from the tiny village of Binda on the Southern Tablelands of NSW. I moved away from there when I was …
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