Mention motor racing and in particular the V8 Supercars to pretty much any Aussie bloke (or girl) and they will probably immediately think of Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit in Bathurst, NSW. Shortly after that they will probably ask the question Holden or Ford? From my experience you are either a supporter of one or …
Canowindra is a lovely little town located in the Central West region of NSW mid-way between Cowra and Orange. And no – it is not pronounced Can-o-windra but rather Ca-noun-dra which is a Wiradjuri (local Aboriginal people) word meaning home. It is well-known for it’s annual Hot Air Balloon Festival which is held in April …
Boorowa is a small country town located a little over 100 kilometres from Canberra in the South West Slopes region of NSW. It is one of those little towns that we have driven through countless times over the years but never really stopped in. So on our recent trip we decided to stop there and …
If you are looking for somewhere different to spend some time during the summer then why not visit the Snowy Mountains region of NSW. Summertime in the Snowy Mountains is a wonderful time of year to visit. The temperatures are often much cooler in the higher parts and we found that it can be less crowded as …
One of the things that I really love about living on the Gold Coast is that there are so many places within an hour or so’s drive that you can head off to for a weekend. So when I saw a post on Facebook advertising the Great Aussie Camp Out I thought it would be the …
One of the things we love most about the Gold Coast is how many gorgeous beaches and waterways there are to explore. When we are looking for somewhere to go for a day out we love to head south and go exploring the Tweed Coast. KINGSCLIFF AND CUDGEN CREEK Turning left at Tweed Heads will …
If you are lucky enough to be visiting the Central West Region of NSW, then you must spend a day (or two) at Dubbo Western Plains Zoo. We have managed two visits there. Once when the kids were little and once a couple of years ago when we heading home to Cowra. FREE-RANGE ANIMALS Dubbo Western …
Whether you are looking to get away for a week or just a few days Yamba on the NSW mid-north coast is a beautiful coastal town to visit. Yamba is located in the Clarence Coast area of NSW a bit over 270 kilometres south of Brisbane, making it a perfect weekend destination for Queenslanders. YAMBA …
If you are visiting Central West N.S.W there is a wonderful hidden gem there that you will definitely want to check out. Mt Oriel Homestead, or as it is known locally, Iandra Castle dates back to the late 1800s and it just has to be seen to be believed. Iandra Castle opens its doors to …
No visit to the town of Cowra, in Central West NSW is complete without taking the time to explore the beautiful Japanese Gardens. No matter what time of year you visit, they are always stunning. They really are a credit to the staff that maintain them. HISTORY During the Second World War, there was a …
Cobar is a wonderful small town in outback NSW. Located about 300 kilometres west of Dubbo, it has a population of around 5000 people. It has a rich mining heritage and is best known for its gold and copper mining operations. It is definitely worth spending a couple of days exploring the area as there …
After a few days in Lightning Ridge we headed for the outback town of Bourke. We decided to take a dirt back road that runs between Cumbora and Brewarrina instead of taking the highway to Walgett and then across to Brewarrina. It was quite possibly the roughest road we have been on in a long while so it was …
Lightning Ridge is one of those fabulously quirky towns that you just have to experience for yourself. Located in outback NSW, it is famous for the opals that are mined there. Mining relics and mullock heaps make up much of the landscape. Car Door Tours There are lots to see and do in Lightning Ridge …
If you are travelling through the Snowy Mountains region of NSW a must-see spot is the Yarrangobilly Caves. LOCATION The Yarrangobilly Caves are situated within the Kosciuszko National Park. A drive of about 77 kilometres from Tumut or if travelling from Cooma it is about 109 kilometres. YARRANGOBILLY CAVES The Yarrangobilly Caves have formed approximately 440 million …
After a week of exploring the Snowy Mountains, we headed from Thredbo to Tumut along The Alpine Way. The Alpine Way runs from Jindabyne through to Khancoban and is a steep and winding road. We also wanted to check out a couple of campgrounds along the way for future reference. TOM GROGGIN Our first stop …
If you happen to be travelling from Canberra to Cooma and you have some time to spare, then why not take a more scenic route? Rather than just going straight down the Monaro Highway, we recommend going via Bungendore and Braidwood. BUNGENDORE Bungendore was once just a small village. Now it is rapidly expanding due to its close …
Whilst staying in Cowra a good spot for a day trip is Wyangala Dam. Wyangala Dam is just a short 20-minute drive from Cowra. It is an extremely popular spot for water skiing, camping and fishing. Wyangala Dam was originally completed in 1935 by damming the Lachlan and Abercrombie Rivers. The dam now holds 1 218 000 …
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