A quirky weekend stay in NSW’s Southern Highlands

A weekend on a train in the Southern Highlands  The beautiful and chilly Southern Highlands had long been calling me, so I was VERY excited to finally go down for a weekend in wombat wonderland.  For anyone looking for a unique stay in the Southern Highlands, check out these charming converted trains in Redleaf Farm,Continue reading “A quirky weekend stay in NSW’s Southern Highlands”

7 things to do in Byron Bay

Huns in the hinterland Byron Bay has a long history as one of Australia’s most cherished hippy coastal hideaways. But not being able to leave NSW has seen New South Walers flocking there in droves, making it more heaving than hideaway. Home to Cape Byron State Conservation Park and lush hinterland, Byron has a balmy,Continue reading “7 things to do in Byron Bay”

7 things to do in the Blue Mountains

Dramatic scenery, a cult-run café and cherry blossom charm. Having been on my ‘to-visit’ list for some time, this world heritage-listed wonderland with its hazy blue horizons and eccentric villages didn’t disappoint. Never-ending eucalyptus forests, vast canyons and ancient rock formations characterise the landscape of the Blue Mountains and around it are several quaint andContinue reading “7 things to do in the Blue Mountains”

Pretty Pacific Palms

Aussie state border closures mean I haven’t travelled interstate as much as I’d have liked (totes a first world problem, I’m aware), and it’s unlikely they’ll be opening any time soon. But since New South Wales itself is home to a gazillion national parks and an abundance of beautiful coastlines, NSW-dwellers are pretty spoiled forContinue reading “Pretty Pacific Palms”