Koorawatha Falls – A Hidden Gem of the Central West

Koorawatha Falls

Just a short drive off the Olympic Highway at Koorawatha, a tiny village in Central West NSW you will find the picturesque Koorawatha Falls. These falls are well known to locals of the area, but not so well known to passers-by. They are most definitely at their best when there has been some considerable rainfall. …

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The Wonderful Town of Coolamon, NSW

Coolamon Railway

After six days of free camping at Bethungra Dam, we were getting low on water so we thought we would head into Wagga Wagga for a couple of days. On a whim, I decided to jump on WikiCamps and see what else was around the area and I came across Coolamon Caravan Park. The reviews …

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Exploring Lovely Cootamundra, NSW

Bethungra Rail Sprial

Cootamundra is a small rural town located on the edge of the Riverina region of NSW. It is an easy two-hour drive north-west of Canberra and we reckon it’s the perfect spot to base yourself for a few days and explore all the region has to offer. We were lucky enough to spend almost a …

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Things to Do in Cowra, N.S.W

Cowra NSW - Welcome to Cowra

Cowra is a small rural town located in the Central West region of N.S.W. It is a little over a four hour drive west of Sydney, so it is a great spot for a weekend getaway.  Situated on the banks of the Lachlan River, Cowra is in the heart of Wiradjuri country. The area was …

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The Historic Villages of Sofala and Hill End, NSW

The Historic Villages of Sofala and Hill End - Royal Hotel, Hill End

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 …

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7 Towns to Visit in North West NSW

7 Towns to Visit in North West NSW - Cranky Rock Recreation Reserve

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 …

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The Historic Village of Carcoar, NSW

Historic Village Carcoar - Stoke Museum

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 …

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A Taste of Mudgee Region Wineries

Grape Vines 1

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. …

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Things to do in Young, NSW

Young Railway Station and Visitor Information Centre

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 …

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Darling Harbour, Sydney – Things to See and Do

darling harbour sydney by night

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 …

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Nakadoo Farm Stay – Coonamble, NSW

Nakadoo Farm Stay

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 …

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Narrabri, NSW – Things to See and Do

Sawn Rocks near Narrabri

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 …

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Camping at Yarrie Lake Camp Ground, NSW

Peaceful Lake

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 …

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Revive the Sunday Drive

Revive the Sunday Drive - Mt Warning

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 not something you do often with your family, …

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Home Town Hotspots to Love

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 connection to. I generally consider Cowra as my home town, as it’s where I lived for 15 years before moving to the Gold Coast. So, I thought …

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Exploring Boorowa and Murrumbateman, NSW

Murrumbateman Winery 1

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 …

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Exciting Dubbo Western Plains Zoo, NSW

Dubbo Zoo Zebras

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 …

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