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 … [Read more...]
Coolamon, NSW
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 … [Read more...]
Cootamundra, NSW
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 … [Read more...]
Things to Do in Cowra, N.S.W
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 … [Read more...]
The Historic Villages of Sofala and Hill End, NSW
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
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 … [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 … [Read more...]
Camping at Yarrie Lake Camp Ground, NSW
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...]
Exploring 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 … [Read more...]
