Whether it’s for a day visit or a weekend away, Goulburn City in the Southern Tablelands has so much to offer. It’s around a 2.5 hour drive from Sydney and just over an hour from Canberra, the Australian Capital Territory. Goulburn is one of our favourite pit stops every time we head to the Southern Highlands. There are heaps of things to do and see.
Life in Australia is slowly getting back to pre-pandemic normality with domestic and international travel high on the agenda. The first cruise ship after two years of Covid restrictions has sailed away, airports are getting back to the madding crowds, hotels, bars and restaurants are filling up once more. Good news for hospitality, tourism and local businesses alike.
One of our favourite weekend destinations is The Entrance on the Central Coast of NSW. It’s an easy drive from Sydney, around an hour and 30 minutes. It’s a picturesque sea side town with lots of wonderful activities to offer both on land and on the water.
Sydney ferries offer unrivalled flexibility and convenience for Sydney-siders and visitors alike. Definitely a must do while in this beautiful Harbour city is catch a ferry or two. There are nine ferry services from Circular Quay, the main ferry terminal in Sydney. It’s also the hub for buses, trains, the new light rail and taxi/ride share options, all ready to take you to the metropolis and beyond. Around the Quay, you’ll find plenty of restaurants, iconic pubs and the famous landmarks of Sydney, The Rocks, Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to name a few. The exciting new Barrangaroo foreshore and precinct is also close by and well worth visiting.
Coogee Beach is one my favourite beaches in the Eastern part of Sydney. It’s less crowded compared to Bondi Beach, easy to reach by public transport with plenty of parking. There are lots of things to do, a perfect destination for everyone! Dotted with top notch restaurants, cafe, pubs, shops and parks making it an ideal day out.
Bondi Beach is one of the most iconic beaches in Australia located in eastern Sydney. If you’ve visited Sydney before and missed out on a trip to Bondi Beach, then your visit was incomplete. It’s world-renown must do! A go-to beach for a stroll, picnic, swimming, surfing, dining and shopping. Getting there is easy, accessible by public transport from the city, direct bus or a combination of train to Bondi Junction and bus to Bondi Beach.
Want a great spot to enjoy a walk, swim, picnic and even a cuppa with views that’s not too far from Sydney? Then make a trip out to idyllic Kurnell, a suburb located in the Southern part of Sydney, less than an hours drive from the City. Driving is the best way to get there although it can be reached by public transport from Central Station. Catch a train to Cronulla, a day out all by it’s self, then a bus to Kurnell. We love this place, being away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
A trip to one of the many wineries is a must if you visit Bordeaux, not only for wine tasting but also the opportunity to soak in the breathtaking views that have stood the test of time. Our second day in Bordeaux was a trip to Saint-Émilion, a Unesco World Heritage Site!
We’ve finally ticked off Paste Thai Food Australia restaurant on our restaurant bucket list to check out, we made it! Located in Mittagong an hour or so drive from Sydney. Making a day trip or a weekend away in the Southern Highlands is the best option so you can enjoy the attractions, food and wine this historic town has to offer. For us, it was a full day trip visiting Goulburn first then dinner on the way back.
“TAGAY!” (Cheers) – stand on a street corner in the Philippines during a town fiesta, celebration or special occasion and you will likely hear people pouring out a glass or two and shouting this out as they toast their glasses. Part of Filipino culture, the tradition of tagayan (circle of drinking peers), today, is something that shows camaraderie and friendship among friends who are having a good time.
We have sailed with Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas a number of years ago for a 7 day cruise from Singapore to Hong Kong visiting Vietnam (Nah Trang) and Thailand (Pattaya and Chabang) and we loved it. As first time cruisers our expectations were all met hands down! We were impressed with our room and service, dining, entertainment and activities and shows onboard, never a dull moment.
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