Colder months have set in Down Under, it’s that time of the year when we love to go up the mountains for fresh air, hikes, and dinner in front of an open fire. So we packed our bags for the weekend and set off, this time we’ve included a visit to Scenic World in Katoomba.
Step into a world of refined grandeur, where history comes alive and the whispers of the past echo through every corridor. Nestled in the heart of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, this heritage-listed hotel stands as a testament to an era long gone, inviting guests to indulge in the timeless allure of a bygone era. Since its doors opened in 1883, this enchanting establishment has captivated visitors with its unparalleled elegance, luxury, and charm.
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.
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.
Australia’s most sophisticated celebration of food, friends and fine wine, Le Dîner en Blanc is returning to Sydney (12 Nov) and Canberra (26 Nov) this November 2022 at two new secret locations.
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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