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Backpacker and Travel Tips by Seasoned Backpackers
Are you planning to go travelling or backpacking for an extended period of time? Are you worried about going alone? Well then, here are some important points for you to keep in mind.   ·         Those little plastic camera film containers are great for storing things. For example, you can use these as salt and pepper holders.   ·         [...]
Whale Watching Sydney
The Humpback whales journey past Sydney coastline each year, their timetable is predictable, but not exact. Between mid May and early August they travel north to give birth and mate at this time of year they tend to swim at 4-5 knots (5-9km/h) and will have frequent down times. They may pass close by the boats [...]
Study in Sydney and NSW
Schools   Schools in Sydney and New South Wales are renowned worldwide for having high a quality curriculum and innovative teaching. Computer technology, Internet, digital and multimedia materials are a part of everyday activities so students develop as creative and independent learners.   International students learn together with Australian students in safe, friendly, multicultural classrooms. Students are encouraged [...]
Australian wine regions near Sydney
Not many cities in the world can boast of having wine growing regions on its doorstep like Sydney. A couple of hours drive north-west of the city is the world famous Hunter region. This is the oldest continuously planted region in Australia, producing acclaimed semillon, chardonnay and shiraz.   Merely an hour away from Sydney is the [...]
NSW World Heritage Sites & NSW Nature
Lord Howe Island   A remote yet accessible World Heritage-listed destination, Lord Howe Island, is the perfect place to get away from it all. This is a magical island in the Tasman Sea, which is only a two hours’ flight from Sydney or Brisbane.   Here is a place where you can revitalise, de-stress and calm your soul. [...]
Uluru – Ayres Rock Northern Territory (NT)
Ayers Rock/ Uluru is the world’s largest monolith. This Aboriginal sacred site also is the most famous natural landmark in Australia. To visit the Ayers Rock you have to come to the Kata Tjuta National Park 280 miles (450km) southwest of Alice Springs. Those visitors who wish to make the tough 1.6km ascent to the [...]
NSW Attractions
Central Coast   Merely an hour drive north of Sydney is the perfect destination for an extraordinary range of holiday and visitor attractions. Here you can enjoy Sunny, golden beaches, visit wildlife and nature reserves, the internationally famous reptile park and wineries, play golf just watch or engage yourself in various other sporting and recreation activates. [...]
Sydney activities
White water Rafting Sydney and NSW Coffs Harbour, Coffs / Mid North, New South Wales The Nymboida River is one of the classic rivers of the world, it’s dramatic granite gorges and rainforest-lined banks produce rapids renowned among whitewater enthusiasts. Rafting is undoubtedly the best way to fully appreciate the river’s stunning beauty. Sydney Golf You can [...]
Sydney Wind surfing
Probably the best place for flat-water windsurfing in Sydney is the Botany Bay. If the wind is blowing then it will definitely be blowing in Botany Bay. My personal choice is the area between the airport and Brighton Le Sands. And yeah, believe me when I say it can be pretty exciting going out near [...]
Surfing Sydney
Them Sydney backpackers who are passionate about surfing, there are plenty of popular surfing locations around Sydney where you can do just that. Actually, not many other metropolitan areas in the world can come even close to Sydney, in terms of the variety and quality of options available. Miles and miles of Pacific pounded beaches, [...]