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Enjoy a Sydney day trip to car-free Dangar Island in the Hawkesbury River. Relax on Bradleys Beach, eat at Dangar Island Cafe and hike through the forest.
  • Trips From Sydney

Visit Dangar Island: Sydney’s Best-Kept Secret

November 12, 2018 0 Comment
With waterside houses hidden behind the trees, stunning views in all directions across the Hawkesbury River and peaceful, car-free roads where locals move their goods using wheelbarrows, it’s hard to …
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Discover the best things to do in the Hunter Valley NSW, including wine tours, walks, Hunter Valley Gardens & accommodation.
  • Sydney to Brisbane / Trips From Sydney

Guide to the Hunter Valley: Gardens, Walks & Wine

October 11, 2018 0 Comment
With vineyard-dotted hillsides, cute historical villages and surrounding national parks, the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales is a beautiful destination for a weekend away from Sydney. While wine …
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Escape the city with these 10 best weekend getaways from Sydney. Includes city breaks, lazy beach destinations and walking weekends in New South Wales.
  • Trips From Sydney

10 Best Weekend Getaways from Sydney

September 27, 2018 0 Comment
For those of us lucky enough to live in Sydney, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to amazing nearby holiday destinations. The wealth of both inland and coastal scenery …
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Amazing day trips from Sydney.
  • Trips From Sydney

10 Scenic Day Trips from Sydney

September 19, 2018 0 Comment
One of the best things about living in Sydney is the amount of beautiful places to visit in the surrounding areas of NSW. No matter what time of year it …
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The best things to do in Wollongong Australia on a weekend trip from Sydney. Discover Wollongong beaches, botanic gardens, restaurants and more.
  • Melbourne to Sydney / Trips From Sydney

Things to Do in Wollongong on a Weekend Trip from Sydney

August 14, 2018 0 Comment
Just 90 minutes south of Sydney, nestled on a narrow strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the leafy Illawarra escarpment, Wollongong not only has the infrastructure you’d expect …
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Discover the ultimate highlights of the Grand Pacific Drive through the Illawarra region of NSW. Admire the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, hike to breath-taking viewpoints and relax at a choice of picturesque seaside suburbs such as Austinmer and Thirroul on this memorable drive from Sydney to Wollongong.
  • Melbourne to Sydney / Trips From Sydney

Exploring the Grand Pacific Drive via Sea Cliff Bridge

May 01, 2018 0 Comment
Stretching 140km from the Royal National Park all the way down to Kiama, the Grand Pacific Drive is a slower but more scenic alternative to the motorway if you’re heading …
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Enjoy a nature-filled trip to The Entrance in Central Coast NSW, Australia, just 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney. Discover amazing beaches, including Shelly Beach and Bateau Bay, short coastal walks and the best places to see from Avoca Beach up to Norah Head.
  • Sydney to Brisbane / Trips From Sydney

How to Spend a Weekend at The Entrance, Central Coast NSW

April 03, 2018 0 Comment
If the Sydney hustle and bustle is getting too much, the picturesque coastal town of The Entrance up at Central Coast NSW makes an ideal destination for a weekend away. …
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A guide on what to see and do around Umina Beach, Central Coast NSW. Explore beautiful beaches, quirky weekend markets and Bouddi National Park camping and hiking. The perfect short trip from Sydney, Australia.
  • Sydney to Brisbane / Trips From Sydney

What to See at Umina Beach & the Woy Woy Peninsula, Central Coast NSW

January 30, 2018 0 Comment
With beautiful lakes, unspoilt national parks and miles of beautiful coastline, the Central Coast of New South Wales is an ideal Australian holiday destination for those who enjoy nature. While …
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Guide to Wattamolla Beach in the Royal National Park, Australia. Enjoy a great day trip from Sydney, NSW at this beautiful beach that is easily accessible by car and has toilets, picnic tables, barbecues, access to the Royal Coast Track, a waterfall and the Wattamolla Lagoon. Just a 15-minute drive from Audley cafe and visitor centre.
  • Beaches / Melbourne to Sydney / Trips From Sydney

Guide to Wattamolla Beach in the Royal National Park

November 09, 2017 0 Comment
Just an hour south of Sydney CBD, across the water at Port Hacking, lies the Royal National Park, home to the famous Coast Track that runs all the way from …
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Guide to Jervis Bay beaches from Huskisson to Hyams Beach, including the amazing White Sands Walk, maps, and useful information such as parking, cafes, picnic areas and toilet locations!
  • Melbourne to Sydney / Trips From Sydney

Jervis Bay Beaches Guide: Hyams Beach to Huskisson & the White Sands Walk

September 26, 2017 0 Comment
With water so clear you can watch your toes wiggle, a natural backdrop of greenery, and sand so white you need your sunglasses, Jervis Bay beaches are some of the best …
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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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