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...]
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...]
Mudgee Riverside Caravan and Tourist Park – REVIEW
By the time we arrived in Mudgee we had spent a night in a low-cost ($5) camp at Wattle Flat and then a night in Hill End. It had been hot and we were in need of a decent shower, a recharge of some batteries and I had a … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Revive the Sunday Drive
When I was a kid, going for a drive on a Sunday was a regular thing. A picnic would be packed and we would set off to explore our local area. It is a practice that we have continued over the years with our kids. If it's … [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...]
Boorowa and Murrumbateman, NSW
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 … [Read more...]
2014 Its a Wrap!
2014 It's A Wrap! It has been a busy year for both Brenden and myself with work commitments, but it has also been a busy one for our kids. They both belong to the Australian Air League and travelled to the Sunshine … [Read more...]
Dubbo Western Plains Zoo, NSW
If you are lucky enough to be visiting the Central West Region of N.S.W these holidays 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 … [Read more...]
Yamba, N.S.W
During the recent school holidays we had a short break at Yamba and let me tell you we loved it! We had heard from friends that Yamba was a really great place to visit. We had just been waiting for an opportunity to get … [Read more...]
Iandra Castle, Greenethorpe, NSW
If you are visiting Central West N.S.W you will find a wonderful hidden gem there - Mt Oriel Homestead. Or as it is known locally, Iandra Castle. And yes, it really is a castle and it just has to be seen to be … [Read more...]
