My Favourite Escapes in New South Wales

I’ve lived in Sydney for almost two years and still visit regularly as I have family down there. My experiences can help you find fun things to do in New South Wales for a great adventure, or just for a nice weekend. Use the map and the form below to browse my articles about New South Wales.

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Top things to do in Yamba, where we always stop on the NSW North Coast

Snorkelling in Byron Bay: the best spots to see turtles

Tips to explore the spectacular Dee Why to Curl Curl coastal walk (Sydney Northern Beaches)

Tips for scuba diving Shelly Beach (Manly) in Cabbage Tree Reserve

11 fun things to do in Manly (Sydney) for nature lovers

Coffs Harbour: diving South Solitary Island

Scuba diving The Steps (Sydney): superb sea dragons and seahorses

Manly to Spit Bridge walk: the best walk from Sydney CBD for nature lovers

Exploring Sydney Harbour on a kayak: Manly North Harbour

Why you should visit Broken Head Beach next time you’re in Byron Bay

Things to do in Camden Haven, a hidden gem between Brisbane and Sydney

Why we keep coming back to Nelson Bay for scuba diving

NSW Central Coast: things to do for nature lovers on a weekend getaway

Tips to dive Tweed Heads, a shore dive near the Gold Coast

Blue Mountains self-drive itinerary: day trip and overnight trip ideas

Are the Blue Mountains Wentworth Falls walks worth it?

Shark Island, Port Stephens: learn from our experience to plan your visit

Three Sisters, Echo Point: overrated or must-see when visiting the Blue Mountains?

A special kayak adventure near Coffs Harbour with the Gumbaynggirr people

Pulpit Rock (Blackheath): the best lookout in the Blue Mountains

Is scuba diving the Solitary Islands on Australia’s East Coast worth it?

Things to do in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park on a leisurely day trip

The 5 best Byron Bay waterfalls to take a break from the coast

Our Brisbane to Sydney road trip itinerary and tips for nature lovers

A nature lover’s guide to things to do in Nimbin and Byron Bay Hinterland

Fun things to do in Nelson Bay and Port Stephens for nature lovers

Swimming with seals: our Narooma and Barunguba (Montague Island) experience

Scuba diving Australia: the best scuba diving sites on the East Coast

Royal National Park: what to do in Australia’s #1 National park

South West Rocks: diving with big sharks and rays through a cave

Crowdy Bay NP: the most remarkable short hike on Australia’s East Coast?

The Waterfall Way: inland itinerary from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane

Hiking Mount Kosciuszko in summer: five important tips

Three-day road trip circuit from Brisbane to South West Rocks

Border Ranges National Park: camping and hiking in a captivating forest

Why Fingal Head Beach and Dreamtime Beach are a perfect afternoon escape

Bondi Beach vs Manly Beach: what’s the best beach in Sydney (Australia)?

A romantic and peaceful banana farm stay near Byron Bay

Pylon Lookout vs Bridge Climb: how to best experience Sydney Harbour Bridge?

Sydney vs Brisbane: which one is the best city in Australia?

Canyoning in the Blue Mountains: the best way to experience the wilderness

Scuba diving Byron Bay: Why we loved Julian Rocks Marine Reserve

See Sydney in a new light during the Vivid Festival

Jenolan Caves: a weekend trip to explore some of the oldest known caves on Earth

Mount Warning hike: important things to know before going