#Guest House Katoomba

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Situated in Blackheath, 14 km from Katoomba Scenic World, Rowan Brae Historic Guesthouse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is allergy-free and is set 14 km from Three Sisters Cable Car. At the guest house rooms come with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a garden view. Rowan Brae Historic Guesthouse offers some rooms that have a balcony, and each room includes a coffee machine. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The Three Sisters is 14 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Bathurst Airport, 81 km from Rowan Brae Historic Guesthouse.

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Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney, Australia

Below article is about Blue Mountains day trip, Australia and two of our editors independently research, test, and recommended the best products and service on this category.

We are Sandy and Rush and travel around the world is in our DNA. Whenever we get a break, we go to places where that create beautiful long-lasting memories and Sydney is undoubted one of the best cities that we travelled many times.  

The city of Sydney has many attractions. There are man-made and natural wonders you may be interested in. Visit Opera House and Climb Sydney Harbour bridge are the most popular man-made tourist activities in Sydney city. If you are looking for a natural sightseeing option, Blue Mountains tour is a must in your bucket list. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blue Mountains is a major attraction located to the west of Sydney CBD. A drive of 1.30 hours takes you to Katoomba where you get to see the mesmerizing views of Three Sisters Blue Mountains.

 Blue Mountains is not a new place for us. However, when planning a Blue Mountains tour from Sydney, our recommendation is to hire a tour operator with a lot of experience about what they do.  The years of experience and number of guests served, or the number of Blue Mountains tours they have conducted should be considered. That’s why we always choose Sydney Top Tours as our preferred tour operator when we visit Sydney.

 We did bucket load of things when we were in Blue Mountains, Sydney. The first was the quick stop at the Glenbrook camper ground to spot some wild kangaroos. There were around 5 to 7 Eastern Gray Kangaroos eating wet grass early in the morning. The next thing we did this tour from Sydney is to visit the Three Sisters Lookout. A selfie from the Queen Elizabeth deck was still in our memories. There were many hikes you can do at the Blue Mountains. But it depends on your physical stability. The easiest bush walk is from The Scenic World to Katoomba cascade.

 We have booked Sydney Private Tours over 3 times for our Blue Mountains tours and they never disappointed us and our friends. Every time, we received authentic and off the usual tourist path experience. Guys at Sydney Top Tours adapted to whatever information most interests you and will take you to most interesting places in the Blue Mountains such as Pulpit, Megalong Valley, etc.

Surely we are planning to visit Sydney as soon as we will be able to book our next annual leave. And do you want to know what's in our bucket list? Is wine, chocolate and cheese make a temptation? Yes, we are planning to visit the oldest wine region of Australia by a Hunter Valley Tours and do a little bit of sand 4WD by a Port Stephens tours.

Stay in touch and will write to you soon with another adventurous journey of us. Bye for now (Sandy and Rush).

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The Tanzanites Down Under

March 12 - 28, 2019

Photo credits - Thanks to all those who contributed photos to this blog post - especially Christian Pantke and Al Prior.

Well it only took me 52 years, but I finally made it to Australia. I’ve wanted to go my whole adult life, and Oz did not disappoint!

Looking back on it now, I don’t know how we did so much in so little time. Every day was utterly packed, and for good reason. Two weeks just isn’t enough time to get it all done.

The thing that struck me most is how quickly the vistas change in the space of just a few miles. Rocky coastlines, lush rain forests, sandy beaches, sprawling vineyards ... all within a short drive of the urban centers of Melbourne or Sydney. It’s almost too much to take in.

Tuesday - Arrival Day

There is one down side about any trip to Australia, of course, and that’s the getting there part.

Oh. Holy. Hell.

Dallas to Sydney is seventeen hours. Seventeen very looooong hours that for me commenced at 10 pm Dallas time on Sunday. By the time I checked into my hotel in Melbourne around noon on Tuesday, I’d essentially been awake (I don’t sleep on airplanes) something like 36 hours. Nothing to do at that point but POWER THROUGH to a respectable bedtime!

Christian & Claudia arrived shortly before I did, so Al (our host) came and collected us for a preview of the city.

The first thing I noticed about Melbourne is the varied architecture ... magnificent Victorian structures right next to modern skyscrapers right next to 1930s art deco buildings. Much like the country itself, Melbourne crams a lot of diversity into a relatively small space.

Birgitte had arrived several days earlier and was off on a driving tour, but she joined us for an early dinner at Chin Chin - one of my favorite restaurants of the whole trip.

Wednesday - Melbourne Walking Tour & Queen Vic Market

Our first full day in Melbourne was a walking tour of the Shrine of Remembrance and the Royal Botanic Gardens, both of which were stunning.

The Shrine of Remembrance was built to honor Victorians who lost their lives in World War I. It’s one of the more thoughtful and impressive monuments I’ve seen anywhere.

The Royal Botanic Gardens cover 89 acres of public space in the middle of Melbourne and rival such privately-funded botanical gardens as the Dallas Arboretum.

Dinner that night was at Queen Victoria Market, where a multitude of vendors sell their crafts and international cuisine.

Al’s girlfriend Hope and his - now our - friend Kellie joined us for dinner, which was a little of this and a little of that.

I was introduced to a delicious Australian dessert called pavlova, which I highly recommend trying next time you’re down under.

Christian bought himself a Crocodile Dundee hat (as one does).

Thursday - 12 Apostles & Rain Forest #1

Our first road trip took us about three hours southwest of Melbourne to The Twelve Apostles, a spectacular section of eroded shoreline near Port Campbell that forms 12(ish) stacks that somehow came to be known as the apostles.

Birgitte decided to get up close & personal with the apostles in the front seat of a helicopter!

On the ride back to Melbourne, we drove along the Great Ocean Road, stopping in Lorne for a glass of wine, and a little further on, a stroll through the rain forest.

Friday - Wine Day

Friday was our first of several wine tastings, this one on the Mornington Peninsula. I was surprised at how many wineries there are, and I was particularly surprised at how GOOD Australian wine is, given that the only Australian labels we know of in the US are Barefoot and Yellow Tail (which incidentally can hardly be found in Australia)!

The drive back to Melbourne took us to Dromana for a stroll along Safety Beach.

This was also my first introduction to beach boxes - tiny little empty huts along the beach with no electricity or running water that people pay upwards of AUD $100k for. (And I totally get it, given the setting!)

Saturday Morning - Prahran Market

For our final morning in Melbourne, we started at Prahran Market, where I would be myself every Saturday morning if I lived in Melbourne. It’s basically Central Market on steroids. I’ve never seen anything like it. Fresh vegetables, meat, seafood, and prepared dishes as far as you can see.

We met up with the Melbourne crew for brunch at Gramercy Social before heading to the airport for a quick flight to Sydney.

Saturday Evening - First Night in Sydney

Like Melbourne, Sydney is very much a walking city. The evidence of this can be found on my iPhone, which registered in excess of 25,000 steps on just one day. I even lost a couple of pounds on this trip despite eating many meals that looked much like the one pictured above.

So as in Melbourne, day one was a walking day. Sydney is all about Queen Victoria, for whom the state is named. Victorian influences can be found everywhere - in the architecture, the street names, and the monuments.

Dinner that night was at Phillip’s Foote, a former Sailor’s bar, where one goes to cook one’s own steak on the barbie.

After dinner, we walked down to Sydney Harbor, where the postcard photos I’d seen since I was a child came to life. It was an especially poignant evening to be there, as the horrific shootings at Christchurch had happened just the day before, so the Opera House was illuminated with a silver fern, a national symbol of New Zealand.

As if on cue, the fireworks started the moment we arrived.

Sunday - A Good Day to Be Indoors!

Almost as an afterthought, I purchased a poncho just before I left Dallas. On Sunday, I was VERY glad to have done so! The skies opened up in the morning and it rained virtually the entire day.

So what better day to do museum and cathedral tours? We started at The Australian Museum, which is more or less a natural history museum, then walked through St. Mary’s Cathedral, and finally The Art Gallery of New South Wales.

I enjoyed the Australian Museum, but St. Mary’s and the Art Gallery of NSW were my favorites.

I especially enjoyed the aboriginal exhibit, created by artists from Australia’s indigenous community.

Another favorite was this painting called Holiday Sketch at Coogee (1888). Saro pointed it out because she knew we’d be standing in more or less the same spot a couple of days later.

And sure enough ...

The sun never really came out that day, but the rain let up enough to enjoy walking around and gawking at the incredible trees found all over Sydney, which look like they would be more at home in a sculpture museum than a city park.

Monday - Alarming Start to a Great Day

Nothing like waking up to a fire alarm! No need for panic, it turns out. One of our fellow hotel guests decided to do a little laundry and hang it from the fire sprinkler. (What could go wrong??) Turns out - the sprinkler system can flood the elevator shaft and cause the hotel staff to have to relocate EVERY SINGLE GUEST to a nearby hotel.

Evacuations and relocations notwithstanding, Monday was a good day. We did a nice walking tour, taking in more of the architecture and public spaces.

Monday night was opera night! A highlight of the trip, to be sure! The performance was Salome. It was - in a word - GRAPHIC. (And also a bit different than depicted in my childhood Sunday School lessons.) I thoroughly enjoyed it, though, if only for the venue.

Tuesday - Beach Walk & Bridge Climb

On Tuesday, I logged 24,962 steps (not including the 1,400+ steps it took me to walk up and down the Sydney Harbor Bridge).

The day started with a long and scenic coastal walk from Coogee Beach up to Bondi. In just a few miles, you come across one sandy beach after another ensconced in craggy, rocky shorelines.

Another HUGE highlight of the trip was climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Radka and I were supposed to do it together, but she had to cancel her trip at the last minute because her mum was ill and died just a few days before our trip. They were on my mind the whole time, though, and they climbed with me in spirit.

The bridge climb was FANTASTIC! Don’t go to Sydney without doing it! It’s not cheap, and it takes several hours of your time, but it’s well worth it. The views are incredible, and the tour guides tell great stories about the history of the bridge.

Wednesday - Wildlife Park & Blue Mountains

Wednesday was another road trip.

First we visited the Featherdale Wildlife Park.

From there we Headed up to Katoomba for a visit to the Blue Mountains.

I was again astounded by the panorama and the fact that you could go from mountaintop to rain forest in under two minutes.

Thursday - More Wine Tastings & Nelson Bay

Another road trip - this time up to Nelson Bay, with a stop at Tyrell’s Wines.

Friday - Last Night in Sydney

We got back from Port Nelson on Friday and enjoyed a final, casual night in Sydney. We started out at The Glemore Hotel for happy hour. This is a great place to see a bat show, notable because the bats are the size of ... I don’t know ... CONDORS ... as opposed to the bats we get in Texas, which are essentially the size of sparrows.

For dinner, Al took us to Myung Jan for Korean BBQ, which incidentally is NOTHING like Texas BBQ (just so you know).

Saturday - Farewell to Sydney

We started the day at Paddington Market, a great place to buy textiles and souvenirs.

We said goodbye to Birgitte, who had to get back to real life, and Christian and Claudia, who were moving on to Tasmania.

Then there were three.

Al, Hope, and I took a ferry to the iconic Manly Beach for a lazy last afternoon in Sydney.

Apparently there’s a VW bus club that meets at Manly, which only made the place even cooler.

Dinner Saturday night was cocktails and hamburgers at a crazy-loud joint in Newtown called Mary’s, which at various points in its history was a Greek sporting club, a women’s sanctuary, a Masonic hall and an STD clinic.

Sunday through Tuesday - Port Douglas

Sunday afternoon we flew to Cairns, then rented a car and drove down to Port Douglas, a quaint little beach-side community which is also a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

The main reason for going to Port Douglas was to go SCUBA DIVING!! I spent many hours getting my PADI certification for this very reason, and the experience was everything I’d hoped it would be! What a perfect capstone to an unbelievable trip!

Wednesday and Thursday - Final Goodbyes

Wednesday we drove back to Cairns for lunch, then I flew back to Sydney for one night before my return flight to Dallas.

Thursday afternoon I got on my SIXTH Qantas plane in less than three weeks. I have no idea what happened to the previous sixteen days. I just know they went really fast.

This was one of the greatest adventures of my life - one that would never have happened if it weren’t for the IBM Corporate Service Corps. I remain astounded at all the ways that my CSC experience has changed my life, and I look forward to all the reunions yet to come.

As for this one - many thanks to those and shared it with me and those who made it happen - Saro Yeo and Alastair Prior.

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PLACES TO VISIT IN NEW SOUTH WALES

New South Wales is full of exotic destinations and has loads of fun things to do. It is geographically the most diverse state in Australia. Explore the amazing range of stunning places to visit in New South Wales. To know more about a holiday in New South Wales, simply visit Exotic Lifestyles. Sydney Sydney, marvellously hung around its brilliant harbour and shorelines, has visual wow factor like couple of different urban areas. It is also called as harbour city. Sydney Air Port is well connected with worldwide global hub. From Air Port it takes hardly 20 minutes by taxi or by railway to reach Sydney city. Regional train and coach services depart from central station to many destinations around NSW. Sydney is famous for the following and you must not miss any one.

1 Sydney Opera House.

2 Sydney Harbour Bridge.

3 Bondi Beach.

4 Secret Harbour Beaches.

5 Byron Bay. (Avail domestic flight from Sydney to Ballina Air Port).

6 Cultural Events like visits to museums, art galleries, theatres, cinemas and monuments of historical importance.

7 Sophisticated dinning at grand hotels, restaurants and eateries.

8 Discover inner city neighbourhood of ports and Surry Hills.

9 See the life and events at beaches like water sports, surfing, yachting etc.

10 Taronga Zooand Wild Life Sydney Zoo.

Sydney, the capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's biggest urban areas, is best known for its harbour front Sydney Opera House, with an unmistakable sail-like plan. Gigantic Darling Harbour and the littler Circular Quay port are centre points of waterside life. There is angled Harbour Bridge and Royal Botanic Garden close-by. Sydney Tower is open air stage and the Skywalk offers 360-degree perspectives of the city and rural areas.

Sydney Aquarium, Taronga Zoo and Wildlife Sydney Zoo protect creatures like koalas, kangaroos, sharks and snakes. Pyrmont Sydney Fish Market is the largest working fish market in southern hemisphere. It is the home of Australia's best sea food. It has a working fish closeout and eateries serving the day's catch. There are multicultural eating openings everywhere throughout the city, incorporating into Haymarket's Chinatown and the eateries serving the Italian people group in Leichhardt. A ship ride through the harbour is a piece of the involvement in visiting external Sydney goals like Bondi and Manly Beaches - both prominent for surfing. This seems to be the best and economical way to explore.

Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains are mountainous region and mountain ranges are located in NSW. The region boarders Sydney's metropolitan area. Geologically it is situated in Sydney basin. The Greater Blue Mountains Area has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in the year 2000. Blue Mountains area includes theGovernment area of city of Blue Mountains. The hotels, guest houses and lodges have been spread on Blue Mountains. These ranges are rugged and were earlier considered as impassable.

The following are the tourists attractions:-

1 The edge cinema offers the tourists the panoramic view of Blue Mountains.

2 The giant stairways walking track which runs down a cliff into Jamison Valley near Three Sisters, a rock formation each above 900 metres. This site is 50 kilometres North West of Sydney. The giant stairway is made of 800 steps of steel &stone.The Tourists can take approximately 2 hours to climb but can return by railway which Descends 415 metres thru sand stone cliffs via a rock tunnel. Return by cable car.

3 The Toy And Railway Museum at Leura.

4 Valley Height Locomotive Depot -A Heritage Museum

5 Katoomba Scenic Railway which is used for tourists but originally it was part of Katoomba mining tramways.

The popular way to visit Blue Mountain is by coach.

The Blue Mountains is an Australian feature. The slate-hued fog that gives the mountains their name originates from a fine fog of oil oozed by the colossal eucalypts that frame a thick shade over the scene of profound, regularly out of reach valleys and etched sandstone outcrops. It is known as emotional landscape and it envelops soak bluffs, eucalyptus woods, cascades and towns specked with guesthouses.Katoomba, a noteworthy town in the territory which fringes Blue Mountains National Park and its bushwalking trails. Different towns incorporate Leura, known for its greenery enclosures and chic vibe. The site of the Corridor of Oakswere planted by progressive Australian Prime Ministers. Regular attractions in the territory extend from layered Wentworth Falls to the enlightened Jenolan Caves, loaded up with stalactites, stalagmites and underground streams. The Blue Mountains - named for the eucalyptus cloudiness over them - additionally envelop Wollemi National Park, known for its wild waterways and uncommon Wollemi pine. The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mt. Tomah highlights a case of this tree alongside a few outlandish animal varieties. Blue Moutains is a home for atleast 400 species of animals and a good source for hunting.

Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a beach front town in the south eastern Australian territory of New South Wales. It's a mainstream occasion goal, known for its shorelines, surfing and scuba jumping destinations. Cape Byron State Conservation Park is on a headland with a beacon. Among June and November, humpback whales can be spotted from headland perspectives, for example, the Captain Cook Lookout.

A string of sandy shorelines extends both north and south of the headland. Fundamental Beach is prominent for swimming and swimming. Clarkes Beach has positive conditions for water sports and figuring out how to surf. There are outstanding surf breaks at The Wreck, The Pass, Wategos Beach and Cozy Corner. Manta beams and ocean turtles can be found in their regular territory at the Julian Rocks Marine Reserve. Experience organizations offer skydiving, tourist ballooning, gyrocopter, bushwalking and hang skimming trips. Around the local area, Jonson Street is a famous nightlife region with shops, eateries and bars.

Hunter Valley

The Hunter Valley, north of Sydney in New South Wales, is one of Australia's significant wine locales, with a social history going back to the mid 1800s. Referred to for varietals, for example, Semillon and Shiraz. It is home to various wineries, including widely acclaimed brands and family-run boutique activities. Most are found in south of the Hunter River and offer basement entryway wine samplings and vineyard visits.

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Day Tours worth Trying In Sydney

Sydney is an extremely prevalent city in Australia and it happens to be an exceptionally famous spot for travelers and guests from varying backgrounds. In the event that you are one of the individuals who wish to appreciate the city in multi day, at that point day visits may be exactly what you need a sample, all things considered, There are such a large number of visit administrators in the excellent city and day visits offered here will take you to happen to the best zones including the acclaimed Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Royal Botanical Gardens where you can appreciate perspectives on the Sydney Opera House. There is simply such a great amount to see and appreciate in this city and the day visit bundle you pick will figure out what zones you get the opportunity to visit. The Port Stephens Dolphin visit – This day visit simply like the name recommends is ideal for the individuals who love dolphins and marine natural life all in all at the prominent Port Stephens Dolphins. Most bundles will likewise incorporate a visit to the Australian reptile Park and Stockton Bight wild where you can attempt sand boarding. It is among the best Sydney day visits you can pick. The Blue Mountains visit – The Blue Mountains is certainly an absolute necessity visit while in Sydney and this day visit will guarantee you appreciate the absolute best of the extraordinary mountains. Additionally incorporated into the visit is a visit to the celebrated supernatural Three Sisters Rocks where native dreamtime legends rule the holy site. Different territories that can be secured amid the visit incorporate rainforest footpaths, Katoomba and Megalong Valley just as Featherdale Wildlife Park where Australian exemplary natural life can be delighted in. The Jenolan Caves visit – This Sydney touring visit will take you through Leura, Wentworth, Lawson and Blaxland townships just as Katoomba which is the home of the Blue Mountains. You will love the Grand Arch, situated in Jenolan Caves, which happens to be the primary feature of the visit and is home to limestone natural hollows that are gamed over the world. You likewise stand the opportunity to appreciate the grand Blue Lake and the Chifley, royal or Lucas caverns amid your day visit. The Caves House is an absolute necessity visit as it holds incredible importance having been an occasion retreat for the wealthy in the city back in 1920s. The Hunter Valley visit – It is the best for the individuals who wish to investigate Hunter Valley wineries, towns, and towns and appreciate some fine food from here. You can make sure to visit Wollombi the notable township just as the Lindemans Winery that has world notoriety joined to it on this Sydney day visit. In the Hunter Resort, you can know the intricate details of a winery and have a tasty lunch together with fine wines. Different territories that could be incorporated into your visit are Hunter Valley patio nurseries and Hunter Valley basements. Generally, this is a definitive day visit in Sydney for wine darlings. The individuals who love high end food will likewise discover the visit stunning. Australia day visits are stunning for the individuals who have restricted time to appreciate what the nation brings to the table. The www.lokshatours.com touring offers you a quick encounter of the best spots of the city. For more information, contact www.lokshatours.com

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What To Do With 7 Days In New South Wales

The southeastern state of New South Wales in Australia is famous for its charming coastal cities, breathtaking islands and a plethora of national parks. The jewel of the state is its capital, Sydney, with the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge showcasing the beauty of this port city.

Inland you’ll find the jagged Blue Mountains, endless rainforests and typical outback towns that you’d expect to find away from the coast in Australia. New South Wales has long been one of the first stops for backpackers and travellers because so many land in Sydney to begin their Australian adventures.

In this article we’re going to help you plan a 7 day trip to New South Wales with ideas of where to stay, what to see, where to eat and what not to miss. Let’s do it!

See Also: How To Get a Working Visa in Australia

2 Days In Sydney

We’ll start the 7 day itinerary in New South Wales with 2 quick nights in the capital. Obviously you’re going to want to head out and see the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, but there are a few lesser known places of interest while you’re here.

To get a little off track, consider doing a pub crawl in Surry Hills. If you do, don’t miss the Button Bar, a total hole in the wall joint with an extensive booze list including superb whiskeys. For an attraction that few Sydneysiders know about, check out Paddington Reservoir Gardens. These are below street level and they combine the steel and brick structures of modern historical industrial development with beautiful garden design.

Also, to get a nice view of the Sydney Opera House, I recommend heading out to the Pylon Lookout Point for a gorgeous panoramic of the entire harbour.

See Also: Planning a Road Trip in Australia

1 Day In The Blue Mountains

A trip to New South Wales wouldn’t be complete without a day out in the Blue Mountains. Just over 90 minutes west of Sydney, this rugged mountain range is known for breathtakingly dramatic scenery, dense eucalyptus forests, charming villages, gardens and waterfalls. You could easily spend days exploring this massive region, but a day trip will suffice on this 7 day NSW itinerary.

To get out here you can take your rental car, or you can hire a tour company from Sydney. There are plenty available for day trips to the Blue Mountains and many of them will also include a river cruise or gondola ride in the park.

Whatever trip you decide to take to the Blue Mountains, make sure you visit Katoomba town and the Katoomba Waterfall. Here you can learn all about the Aboriginal History in the Blue Mountains and the legend of the world famous Three Sisters rock formation.

2 Nights In Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s prime winemaking regions with over a hundred wineries dotting the picturesque landscape near the coast. Here you can hike through ancient rainforest, visit tumbling waterfalls and witness an amazing diversity of wildlife.

You can also visit Wollemi National Park which is one of the largest in New South Wales. Home to the beautiful Wollemi pine tree, the national park offers wonderful rock climbing, hiking, canoeing and bushwalking opportunities.

I recommend basing yourself on the coast and exploring inland each day from here. Caves Coastal Beachside Hotel is a funky set of accommodations that’s quite close to Hunter Valley. 18 individual beach suites are nestled right under the dunes and only accessed by Hamptons style timber boardwalks.

These places are so funky that they are worthy of a stop. Plus for the next few days Luxury Escapes is running an incredible offer on them.

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For a limited time you can indulge in beachfront luxury amid the dunes of Caves Beach on New South Wales’ beautiful coastline, just 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney. Enjoy a two-night romantic getaway in a Beach Suite with ocean views, a daily breakfast pack, welcome cocktails on arrival, complimentary pizza and late midday checkout for two adults for just $399. That’s nearly half the regular price!

While you’re at the Caves Coastal Beachside Hotel, I recommend visiting Hunter Valley, but also organizing whale watching, scuba diving, hiking and other activities along the coast. There is plenty to keep you busy for a couple of days.

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1 Day In Outback NSW

Get ready for a harsh and desolate land, scattered with sacred aboriginal sites and boasting a haunting natural beauty. The topography here is fascinating. Nestled between the arid wastelands to the west and the rainy coastal east, the ground here erupts with spectacular rock peaks and domes, all the result of ancient volcanic activity.

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Here you can hunt for opals in the mining towns of Lightning Ridge and White Cliffs, or explore the rich history of Dubbo. You can spend your time in the more balmy lower lying regions or high in the snow dressed mountains.

Wherever you choose to visit in the Outback of New South Wales, you’ll be astonished by the eerie calm and the desolate beauty that has dran outback explorers for centuries.

1 Day in Lord Howe Island

Easily one of the most naturally blessed destinations in New South Wales, Lord Lowe has always been one of my favourite places to escape and seek some sunshine and nature. Engulfed by the world’s southernmost coral reef, this breathtaking island can only house a maximum 400 guests at a time, making it feel a little VIP.

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Because over 60% of the island is protected, it makes for an excellent birding destination, as well as a place to explore an astonishingly rich diversity of flora and fauna. The Lord Howe Island Marine Park also protects the coral reefs that lie just offshore of the island, which provides visitors with fantastic snorkeling and diving opportunities.

The island itself is listed as a World Heritage site and makes for the perfect place for surfing, kayaking, cycling and hiking. To get here you’ll have to take a 2.5 hour flight from Sydney or Brisbane, so many visitors choose to stay longer than 1 day. At the very least you should fly in early in the morning, and return to Sydney the next day late in the afternoon.

Draw This Itinerary Out

Trying to fit all of this into 7 days would be very difficult, but it’s doable. If you’re able to double this into a 14 day itinerary then I would highly recommend it. Spend twice as much time in each place, or add new stops like Norfolk Island, the South Coast and Byron Bay.

Most New South Walers and travellers to this region will tell you that 7 days isn’t nearly enough, but if that’s all the time you have to explore then this itinerary should do well for you. Make sure to rent a car so that you have the freedom to explore and you don’t waste your time waiting for buses and day tours.

Dislaimer: This article was written by a guest author and was brought to you by Luxury Escapes, who offer amazing discounts on luxurious accommodations all over the world, allowing even backpackers to enjoy some luxury from time to time.

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So, I went (drove) to Sydney last year and kept wanting to showcase some of the highlights of my trip at Sydney. For those who don’t live in Australia, Sydney is one of the most heavily populated cities next to Brisbane and Canberra!!!

So lets go!

TOP THINGS TO DO

Walk Sydney’s famous Bondi to Coogee coastal trail This photogenic six kilometre (3.7 mile) walking track will take you through scenic Eastern Sydney beaches, including , Tamarama, Bronte, Clovelly, and, finally, Coogee Beach. The trail begins at Bondi Icebergs pool, winds past Aboriginal rock carvings at Marks Park, and offers plenty of opportunities for a swim along the way. At the end of your walk, enjoy lunch at seaside eatery Coogee Pavilion – its rooftop boasts beautiful 270 degree views. Every October the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk plays host to the free  exhibition, with 520,000 visitors viewing 100 unique sculptures by artists from around the world. Express buses operate from Bondi and Coogee to the city centre.

Get up close and personal to the animals at the zoo Visit the animals at  with their incredible waterside address just 12 minutes ferry ride north from Circular Quay. Taronga Zoo houses more than 4,000 animals from various exotic and native species, including gorillas, tigers, leopards, chimpanzees, giraffes, Australian sea lions, kangaroos and koalas. Once you’ve been up close with the animals, experience the wildlife from a new perspective by tackling the treetop Wild Ropes – more than 60 high rope challenges over four courses, including zip-lines, rope climbs and suspended bridges. For the ultimate sleepover, book the Roar & Snore experience, allowing you to stay overnight at the zoo, sleeping in luxury safari-style tents.

Spend the day at the Sydney Opera House There are many ways you can experience what the Sydney Opera House has to offer. A masterpiece of 20th-century architecture, the Sydney Opera House in Circular Quay hosts more than 40 performances each week. Book tickets to ’s latest show and tick this truly iconic Sydney experience off your bucket list. If what happens off-stage intrigues you, sign up for a two-hour , which takes guests behind-the-scenes into the exclusive domain of performers, with a full cooked breakfast in the green room. Tours operate daily at 7am. To cap it all off, dine overlooking the harbour at Peter Gilmore’s restaurant  – one of the  according to Gourmet Traveller critic Pat Nourse.

Climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge  Nicknamed “The Coathanger” and dating back to 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia’s grandest engineering feats. Visitors are free to walk or cycle across this vast structure, but book a  for the opportunity to scale to the summit and enjoy unbeatable panoramic views. Expeditions will take you high into its arches before reaching its peak, 134 metres (440 feet) above sea level. No special climbing skills are required, and there are various sessions throughout the day, including at twilight and dawn.

Dine at the innovative restaurants Sydneysiders take their food seriously, with many of Australia’s most awarded and innovative restaurants found here. Dine at  to sample beautiful, natural produce such as wild blacklip abalone, Murry cod and chef Peter Gilmore’s celebrated dessert, the Snow Egg. Also in the city centre,  sophisticated five or nine course tasting menu with matching wines has been applauded by the world’s best chefs and critics. For a more laidback affair, head to  which serves modern Cantonese cuisine (its Peking duck is legendary) at its French colonial space on Bridge Street. Or head to the inner-city neighbourhood of Potts Point, a 10 minute drive from the centre of Sydney, to dine at hip restaurants including ,  and .

Ride the ferry to Manly, on Sydney’s north side, is renowned for surf breaks, scenic walks and laidback cafés. A half-hour ferry ride from Circular Quay, a trip to Manly is the perfect family day out. Join an  snorkelling tour to discover more than 200 fish species, including the famous Blue Groper, in the calm, clear waters off Manly’s Shelly Beach; or test your balance stand up paddle boarding, available for hire from the Manly Kayak Centre. Enjoy fish and chips from one of the countless takeouts, or sit down at the charming  – the cinnamon bun pudding is delicious. Make a weekend of it and stay overnight at , which is located just steps from the beach.

Camp on Cockatoo Island Spend a night on , in the middle of Sydney Harbour, and wake up to one of the world’s greatest views. You can bring your own tent or book a ‘glamping’ package to leave it up to the experts, with beds, lanterns and toiletries included. Campers have access to hot showers and a communal camp kitchen, but if you’d rather not cook, barbecue and breakfast packs can also be ordered.

Take in the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains Famous for its rock formation known as the Three Sisters – along with quaint hotels and charming townships — the location is just under a two hour drive from Sydney. Here you can discover one million hectares (2.5 million acres) of tall forests, sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and bushland, either mountain biking, abseiling or on foot.  For a unique perspective, head to Scenic World in Katoomba, home to a cableway, a walkway over the rainforest canopy and a glass bottom skyway.

  Wanderlust: Sydney So, I went (drove) to Sydney last year and kept wanting to showcase some of the highlights of my trip at Sydney.

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Nepean sports activities dome nevertheless closed, four days after deflating

The dome is used for a number of sports, together with indoor football, rugby, lacrosse and closing frisbee.

Dave Louden turned into hitting golf balls on the time of the deflation. He advised CBC News Monday that there has been unexpectedly a “quite dramatic” rip within the dome’s seam, observed by the roof beginning proper up. Blue Mountains Journey – Blue Mountains Accommodation, NSW

The Blue Mountains, simply 2 hrs from Sydney, is an area of the extensive desolate tract, romantic and peaceful Accommodation, excellent eating, indulgent buying, awe-inspiring caves and staggering countrywide parks. With several lookouts, you may enjoy the fashionable scenic perspectives of towering escarpments and plummeting waterfalls. The begin of the Blue Mountains includes the lovely villages of Lapstone, Blaxland, Glenbrook, Springwood, and Lawson. This place functions lovable waterfalls, swimming holes, countrywide park walks and artwork & craft galleries. At the far reaches of the Blue Mountains, Lithgow & Oberon offers the gateway to the wonders of latest South Wales Explorer United states of America and hosts the Jenolan Caves and Kanangra Walls.

Our extensive range of Blue Mountains Lodging helps you to explore all of the vicinity has to provide: From bushwalking and horse using, to abseiling and rock sports; from vineyards to culinary delights; from artwork galleries, to stunning surroundings and locations of Aboriginal cultural significance. We’ve the Blue Mountains expensive hotels, bed and breakfasts, retreats, health spas, self-catering residences, and guest houses to suit every budget and holiday need.

Whether or not taking a bushwalk or the Scenic Skyway cable vehicle, our Blue Mountains Accommodation is an exceptional base for exploring the breathtaking natural splendor of the vicinity, specifically the Jamison Valley, which incorporates the 3 Sisters, Katoomba Falls, and Mount Solitary. The rugged pristine surroundings can also be enjoyed and liked by taking a paddle wheeler cruise along the scenic Nepean gorge or an abseiling or journey tour inside the Jenolan Caves. Our Blue Mountains Accommodation, cottages, and vacation houses also make a perfect base for appreciating the artwork and subculture of the area: from antique centers to arts and crafts presentations; from the Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum, to Casey’s vineyard, which specializes in cool weather wine.

The pioneering spirit of the excellent land can be preferred on the Megalong Australian History Centre, which is a celebration of Australian rural life where you may learn how to crack a whip, muster, milk a cow and shear a sheep. The Zig Zag Railway is likewise a beautiful monument to the pioneering spirit. Built in the 1860s to enable tourists to be taken to Sydney from the Blue Mountains, the railway become seemed as one of the engineering wonders of the Victorian age. Our Blue Mountains Lodging acts as a fantastic base for exploring the region’s rich Aboriginal cultural history. The history behind the 3 Sisters rock formation is explained by way of Aboriginal Dreamtime myth of 3 sisters of the Katoomba tribe who fell in love with 3 brothers of the neighboring Nepean tribe. The unions, where became now not approved below tribal regulation, and so while a tribal battle broke out a witchdoctor turned the Three sisters to stone so that you can shield them. The spell changed into unable to be reversed after the witch doctor became killed and the rock formations of the Three Sisters stand as a reminder of the struggle to destiny generations.

Our Blue Mountains Lodging is high-quality for enjoying one of the place’s diverse festivals: From the party of the alternate of seasons in past due June, the Iciness Magic Competition; to celebrations of track, the Blue Mountains tune Pageant featuring folks, roots and blues and the Kowmung music Festival, which features chamber music and jazz in uncommon venues like limestone caves and farm animals sheds.

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West Ottawa – The Metropolis’s Trendiest Vicinity to Stay Transportation

The West Give up is without problems reachable through bus via the Transitway – OC Transpo routes 95, 96 and ninety-seven all pass through Lincoln Fields station (close to Richmond and Carling). In case you’re renting an Ottawa rental near Lincoln Fields, you are right beside one of the major transit hubs within the Metropolis, as the station connects dozens of local and citywide buses in a single handy location. If you have your very own automobile, both the Queensway and the Ottawa River Limited-access highway are simply minutes away, quick connecting you to the relaxation of the City.

major shopping Centres

If you’re searching for an apartment for rent in Westboro or Nepean, you will be happy to recognize that those neighborhoods are bustling with several purchasing opportunities. In addition to the many small impartial stores (which includes several out of doors sports shops), there are numerous large purchasing centers in the area, which include Bayshore buying Centre. A Three-degree mall containing greater than a hundred and fifty shops and services, it’s far preferably positioned simply off Dual carriageway 417. You should also take a look at out Carlingwood shopping Centre, which includes more than 125 stores and services with plenty of unfastened parking.

Different West Ottawa shops consist of Lincoln Fields purchasing Centre (which incorporates a Wal-Mart and a Loeb), Pinecrest purchasing Centre (with the famous IKEA keep overlooking the Queensway), College Square (a favorite destination for Algonquin College college students and people with condo rentals near Baseline and Woodroffe) and Westgate shopping Centre (presenting a totally useful 24-hour Customers Drug Mart).

Faculties

A Paramount Homes West Ottawa condo is perfect for college students attending Algonquin University, as our Maples residences are within on foot distance of the faculty and our Greenbank, Carling Park and Wellington residences can speedily get you to campus by using the bus. And for those with young families, West Ottawa additionally has over 20 public essential Colleges, 9 Catholic elementary Colleges, five public high Faculties and a pair of Catholic high Colleges.

Museums and art Centres

For those residing in a Nepean condominium and looking to research a little bit more approximately the history in their community, the Nepean Museum (16 Rowley Road), which is domestic to numerous antiques (such as a few over 100 years old), is the precise afternoon getaway.

For the outdoor sports activities fanatic, head over to the Canadian Ski Museum (200-1960 Scott Street). Based in 1971, it is the largest public collection of skiing memorabilia in Canada, housing over 6,000 snapshots and ski gadget courting back over 150 years.

Theatre-lovers will want to test out the Centrepointe Theatre (one zero one Centrepointe Drive). This 1,000-seat theater is the home of numerous first-rate nearby performing companies, which include Orpheus Musical Theatre Society, Savoy Society, and Les Petits Ballets.

fairs

West Ottawa is thought for its many fairs – and In case you’re living in a Westboro condominium constructing, you’ll find yourself proper in the middle of the excitement. each yr, the Ottawa folks Pageant takes over Britannia Park, showcasing Canada’s people traditions thru tune, dance, storytelling and crafts.

WestFest, Ottawa’s most up-to-date huge-scale Pageant, is a diverse 3-day birthday celebration that includes tune, visual arts, dance, spoken phrase and overall performance artwork right within the heart of Westboro along Richmond Road. It functions numerous concert events by way of pinnacle-level artists and is unfastened for the majority.

Different Points of interest

If physical activity is more your issue, and you’re looking at a condo for lease in Nepean, you can’t cross incorrectly by way of spending an afternoon at the Nepean Sportsplex (1701 Woodroffe Street). This huge facility incorporates the whole lot you want to revel in a recreation of baseball, hockey, soccer, basketball, curling, soccer, squash, lawn bowling and lots extra! The Sportsplex additionally offers a host of tremendous packages for children and seniors.

along the Ottawa River is the beautiful Westboro Seaside, that’s run through the Metropolis of Ottawa and has been a venue for public swimming for the reason that early 1920s. The Seaside, that is surrounded via hiking and cycling trails, additionally, consists of a spot for canoe and kayak leases as well as a café entire with patio and kitchen.

Britannia Park is a picnicker’s paradise, with numerous tables scattered On the grass and plenty of bushes to offer color on the one’s warm sunny days. There are play structures and a swing set for kids to play on, and it is an extraordinary Vicinity to go swimming or windsurfing, as there may be a lifeguard on duty from mid-June via to Labour Day. additionally in the Park is the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, a banquet corridor and community center that holds as much as 300 humans for special occasions.

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