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Discover 23 amazing Eastern Suburbs beaches in Sydney, Australia.
  • Beaches / New South Wales

23 Eastern Suburbs Beaches in Sydney: Bondi Beach & Beyond

November 27, 2020 0 Comment
One of the biggest perks of Sydney life is being able to enjoy the long, meandering expanse of coastline. While Bondi Beach has worldwide fame and a bustling atmosphere, there’s actually …
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Discover the best things to do in Bathurst NSW (reached by car or train from Sydney). See heritage buildings, Orange wineries & quirky Sofala.
  • New South Wales / Trips From Sydney

Things to Do in Bathurst NSW: Australia’s Oldest Inland Settlement

October 02, 2020 0 Comment
Situated 200km west of Sydney and established in 1815, Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement. While the city is best known for the Bathurst 1000 car race, you’ll find plenty …
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A guide to nine beautiful Blue Mountains lookouts in Katoomba, Leura, Wentworth Falls & Blackheath, including Echo Point lookout and the Three Sisters rock formation. Make the most of your day trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains, Australia.
  • New South Wales / Trips From Sydney

12 Beautiful Blue Mountains Lookouts & How to Find Them

August 04, 2020 0 Comment
A trip to Blue Mountains National Park should be on everyone’s Sydney bucket-list. And no trip is complete without stopping to admire some of the breathtakingly beautiful Blue Mountains lookouts. …
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A guide to the fabulous Mardi Gras Sydney, a festival highlighting more than just LGBTQI rights for 40 years. Including Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras history, tips on attending the parade and what to expect.
  • Lifestyle / New South Wales

Mardi Gras Sydney Guide: LGBTQI Festival Celebrations!

January 20, 2020 0 Comment
Mardi Gras Sydney is one of Australia’s most popular celebrations, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world. While the colourful three-hour Mardi Gras parade along Oxford …
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The top things to do in Brighton-Le-Sands, near Sydney airport. Discover waterside restaurants & cafes, a quiet beach, safe swimming area & walk/cycle path.
  • Beaches / New South Wales

Brighton-Le-Sands Guide: Visit the Mediterranean without Leaving Sydney!

November 28, 2019 0 Comment
With calm, clear water, soft white sand and choice of international restaurants, Brighton-Le-Sands down in the south of Sydney is a fantastic spot for a day out, or even a …
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Cockatoo Island Sydney: view of Sydney Harbour and the docks from the convict precinct.
  • New South Wales / Trips From Sydney

Cockatoo Island Sydney: Convicts, Camping & History

November 01, 2019 0 Comment
Situated in the vibrant blue waters of Sydney Harbour, the crumbling, abandoned buildings of UNESCO World-Heritage listed Cockatoo Island are in stark contrast to their glittering backdrop. Once a gruesome …
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Sculpture by the Sea exhibition at Sydney's Tamarama Beach.
  • New South Wales / Walks

Bondi to Coogee Walk & Sculpture by the Sea

October 18, 2019 0 Comment
No trip to Sydney would be complete without doing the famously beautiful Bondi to Coogee walk! If you happen to visit during late October or early November, you’ll also be …
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Discover the best suburbs in Sydney: recommendations from a house sitter who's had almost 100 house sits in Sydney.
  • Lifestyle / New South Wales

Best Suburbs in Sydney: House Sitter’s Top 15

October 02, 2019 0 Comment
After three years of house sitting in Sydney (I will be stopping in a few months!), I’ve experienced life first hand in almost 50 areas of the city! I thought …
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Discover what to see and do in Kurnell, Sydney. See Captain Cook's landing place, hike in Kamay Botany Bay Park, whale watch and see the sunset from Bonna Point.
  • Beaches / New South Wales / Trips From Sydney

Kurnell Day Trip Guide: Sydney History, Hikes & Beaches

September 25, 2019 0 Comment
The first time I visited Kurnell (to hike in Kamay Botany Bay National Park) I’ll admit I thought it was an odd little place! You have to drive all the …
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Beautiful views on the Cronulla Beach Walk in Sydney (the suburb where YouTuber Sarah Stevenson of Sarah's Day lives)!
  • New South Wales / Walks

Cronulla Beach Walk: Sydney’s Paradise Peninsula

September 18, 2019 0 Comment
If you’re itching to get outside and explore Sydney’s beautiful coastline but want to venture beyond the busy tourist tracks, you’ll love Cronulla Beach Walk! I’ve lived in Sydney for …
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About Me
~TRAVEL OR MOVE TO AUSTRALIA~

Hi, I’m Lisa Bull, a Brit living in Sydney and founder of Australian expat blog Dreaming of Down Under. I’ve lived in Australia as a student, a backpacker and now a permanent resident, and I’ve travelled almost the entire coastline. I started Dreaming of Down Under to help you travel or move to Australia, and to share the amazing places I’ve discovered living in  Sydney. Read more about me here!

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