Wollongong may offer the standard tourist attractions – museum, art gallery, botanic gardens – but it does boast something very different in the Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist complex in the so... [ more]
published 23/02/2010
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On the 6th of February, the 8th annual Berry Food & Wine Showcase will be held in the southern NSW town of Berry.
This will arguably be the standout event of the long-running Berry Show, which will... [ more]
published 01/02/2010
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Delve into the Jenolan Nettle Caves, which have been open since 2006 after a hiatus of 74 years.
You can explore the trail using a digital handset in a self-guided tour. The device allows you to l... [ more]
published 27/01/2010
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Set over 28 luscious hectares, the elevated Mt Tomah Botanic Garden is a cool-climate wonderland.
Mt Tomah, the cousin of the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Mt Annan Botanic Garden, is mainly home t... [ more]
published 26/01/2010
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If you’re in need of a bit of sweetening up this weekend, why not take a trip to Leura in the Blue Mountains where The Candy Store is sure to satisfy those sugar cravings.
First opened in 1990, The... [ more]
published 23/12/2009
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Having been an Aboriginal fishing ground, a convict prison, a quarry, an industrial school, a girls’ reformatory and a naval dockyard, Cockatoo Island is these days said to be “Australia’s most unusua... [ more]
published 17/11/2009
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Located in the waterfront bushland of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is one of Sydney's smallest suburb called Cottage Point. This small settlement overlooks the junction of Cowan Water River and Coa... [ more]
published 27/10/2009
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Spring has sprung! It's time to get some fresh air into your lungs after the long winter and wake up and smell the roses, literally. And there's no better place to enjoy the spring flora than at the B... [ more]
published 13/10/2009
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Palm Beach is located in the northermost suburb of Sydney and is famous for its combination of beaches and bushlands. The easiest way to reach Palm Beach is either by car, which takes about an hour fr... [ more]
published 13/10/2009
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From the 10th to the 13th of September, Mt Penang Parklands will be awash with floral displays, landscaped gardens and helpful exhibitions, as the 23rd Australian Springtime Flora Festival comes to bl... [ more]
published 09/09/2009
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Bobbin Head is part of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, which stretches gloriously from the western shores of Pittwater as far as the Hawkesbury River.
The word ‘Bobbin’ comes from the Aborigin... [ more]
published 18/08/2009
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So, you've had a long, hard week and you want to spend the day relaxing. But how? The answer is to head to a slice of paradise known as Garie Beach.
Situated in the Royal National Park, Garie is a ... [ more]
published 14/08/2009
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For anybody looking to improve their fitness, enjoy a little fresh air and savour some classically beautiful Australian scenery, there could be few better ways to do it than the 26 kilometre Coast Wal... [ more]
published 04/08/2009
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Whether you're looking to experience a leisurely daytrip or a relaxing weekend, Windsor makes an attractive destination.
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Countryside
The wonderful thing about Windsor is that it seems ... [ more]
published 30/07/2009
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Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory will arrive in Hunter Valley this coming weekend on August 1-2 to celebrate all things chocolate as part of the Hunter Valley Gardens Chocolate Festival.
Due... [ more]
published 27/07/2009
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Situated just to the north of Sydney, Wisemans Ferry makes a lovely place to pass a relaxing day.
The historic community takes its name from Solomon Wiseman, the ex-convict who had the land granted... [ more]
published 24/07/2009
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Wattamolla is a popular weekend retreat, thanks to its bushwalking, picnic tables, swimming hole, taps, toilets and large carpark.
Situated in the Royal National Park, Wattamolla is one of the land... [ more]
published 16/07/2009
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While budgets might be tight, there's still loads to see and do for next to nothing - less that a cup of coffee in fact. For $2.50 per person, a Family Funday Sunday ticket will have you tripping on t... [ more]
published 14/07/2009
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Boasting more than 4000 native plants spread amongst over 400 hectares of hills and lakes, the Mt Annan Botanic Garden is one of Sydney’s hidden gems.
This gorgeous, serene setting is a place for m... [ more]
published 09/07/2009
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We all know that Sydney is the most beautiful city in the world, but you might be amazed to discover the splendour to be found just to the south.
For a relaxing yet stimulating weekend that you wil... [ more]
published 07/07/2009
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So it seems that winter is upon us. While you might prefer to stick your head under the doona in denial, the Blue Mountains Winter Magic festival might be just the thing to get you in the mood.
W... [ more]
published 15/06/2009
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The Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum is hosting its annual Wine & Jazz Festival this Saturday the 16th of May from 1pm until 4pm.
Tickets cost $28 and include admission to the fantastic gallery an... [ more]
published 13/05/2009
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Red Hands Cave is one of the finest examples of aboriginal rock art in the Blue Mountains or the Sydney area. The best guess is that the hand stencils were created from 500 to 1600 years ago.
The ... [ more]
published 08/05/2009
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The round trip via ferry from Palm Beach to Bobbin Head is one of the most picturesque in the Sydney Region.
It takes in the full grandeur of the Hawkebury River, a series of waterways even more sp... [ more]
published 09/04/2009
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The National Pass Walk runs along a cliff near Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains and is one of the best one-day walks I've ever done around Sydney.
The highlight of the National Pass is the ser... [ more]
published 06/04/2009
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