A short two-hour drive north of Sydney, Newcastle is within easy access to attractions including rainforests, wilderness areas, and extensive vineyards.
It is still possible to find private, secluded coves with their own pristine beaches for the day. Beach and rainforest walks in World Heritage Wet Tropics, white water rafting, tandem skydiving, horse riding, fishing and sailing are some popular Mission Beach activities.
Two thirds of Magnetic Island is National Park with secluded but easily accessible bays and golden beaches. The Island has nearly 25 kilometres of walking tracks meandering through the protected national parks ...
Experience Mackay's beautiful beaches all within an easy drive of the city centre, friendly locals, cosy restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping centres.
The name Kiama is from the aboriginal word Kiaram-a, to which some sources give the meaning 'where the sea makes a noise'- a reference to the famous Kiama Blowhole.
Nestled in the caldera of an ancient shield volcano, the Tweed region in Northern NSW offers a wealth of holiday experiences - from lush World Heritage listed rainforests and rolling green farmland to unspoilt beaches and ocean adventures.
Long sandy beaches and colourful communities such as Burrum Heads, Howard, Toogoom and Torbanlea fringe its safe sheltered waters. Hervey Bay has also gained international recognition as one of the best locations to view a great variety of marine life especially the majestic humpback whales.
The City of Gosford covers an area of 1,028sq.kms stretching east to the Pacific Ocean, south to the Hawkesbury River, west to the Judge Dowling Ranges and north to meet Wyong Shire.
With its abundance of rainforests, coral reefs, beaches and volcanic peaks, this World Heritage-listed island is truly unique. Only 11 kilometres long, Lord Howe Island is packed with diverse plant and marine life.
Head to a surf school, catch a major surf lifesaving carnival or build a sandcastle at the many beaches running along the Gold Coast. Some of the more popular beaches are Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Currumbin and Coolangatta.
The dynamic, modern city of Gladstone basks in a sub-tropical climate with islands, waterways and beaches providing year-round boating, fishing, swimming and surfing.
The Entrance is one of the closest spots to Sydney that begins to offer a true feeling that you're removed from the busy city, with its defining great lake and clear beaches.
For those that have followed my ramblings over the years, you will know that I have a varied scuba career and now find myself tinkering on the dark side ~ learning technical diving...
For those that have followed my ramblings over the years, you will know that I have a varied scuba career and now find myself tinkering on the dark side ~ learning technical diving...