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Discover 23 amazing Eastern Suburbs beaches in Sydney, Australia.
  • Beaches

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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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.
  • 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

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

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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Stay at Byron Bay's famous Arts Factory Lodge, a backpacker resort with tee-pees, lakeside cabins, camping and dorms in NSW Australia.
  • Sydney to Brisbane

Arts Factory Lodge Byron Bay Review: Budget Resort in the Forest!

November 21, 2019 0 Comment
If you read my recent blog post on things to do in Byron Bay, you’ll know that I stayed at the very unique Arts Factory Lodge. This popular backpacker accommodation …
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Cockatoo Island Sydney: view of Sydney Harbour and the docks from the convict precinct.
  • 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.
  • 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 places to visit in North Coast NSW beyond the main towns with these attractions in Mid-North New South Wales & Northern Rivers region.
  • Sydney to Brisbane

North Coast NSW: Small Towns & Attractions

October 09, 2019 0 Comment
North Coast NSW is packed with beautiful holiday towns on the well-travelled east coast of Australia. But it’s also home to a string of small towns and attractions that don’t …
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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

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 / 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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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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