Newcastle is one of the best cities on the east coast of Australia. From a bustling industrial-style city to ominous cliff faces, beautiful untouched bushland and some of the best beaches in the world Newcastle seems to have it all. If you’re new to the area or just visiting one of the things you’re sure …
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When it comes to your adventures, whether it be backpacking, hiking, camping or just general traveling having a high-quality camera is essential for creating memories and looking back on the trip. Professional grade cameras allow you to capture these memories in almost any terrain and also give you the ability to work in many different …
Located on the cusp of the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie Olney State Forest is one of the best locations for free camping north of Sydney. The Watagan Mountain region is a beautiful area in the Central Coast hinterlands which makes up of several state forests as well as the Watagan National Park. Olney State …
Whether you’re looking at ultralight hiking, thru-hiking for days, weeks, or even months, or are just looking at some day hikes, something that might be on your mind is “How will I power my phone?” The obvious answer here for a day hike is to charge before you leave. However, if your phone is your …
If you’re interested in hiking, camping, boating, or anything which gets you off the beaten track a little bit, safety should be top of your top priority. In Australia particularly it’s easy for accidents to happen. Especially in areas out of reception ranges. Whilst first aid kits and snake bite kits are essential, another thing …
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Located only 1 hour north of Sydney the Central Coast is known for its picturesque beaches, dramatic cliff faces, and its laid-back lifestyle. For those used to a busy life, the Central Coast offers a sense of relief to those looking for a slower lifestyle. Part of the charm of the area is the eco-friendly …
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NSW is home to some of the best and most diverse national parks in Australia. Whether you’re looking for a coastal walk, rainforests, waterfalls, rugged mountains, or the desert NSW seems to have it all. In NSW alone there are over 800 national parks and reserves, PLUS state parks and conservation areas. This means NSW …
Seeing the Blue Mountains just west of Sydney is high on any hikers or travelers’ bucket lists. However, due to this the Blue Mountains hiking trails are densely populated so the chances of getting a look out for yourself are low. However, with research and avoiding popular areas like Wentworth Falls, Katoomba, Blackheath, and Leura, …
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Central Coast Australia isn’t known for its mountains, if anything it’s probably known for its lack of mountains. Overall, compared to many other places around Sydney the Central Coast is very flat and lacks the enormous structures needed. However, with this being said, this does not mean that the Central Coast lacks hiking trails or …
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Mount Wondabyne is the tallest point on the Central Coast and offers views across hundreds of km of valleys, mountains, and across the Hawkesbury River. Standing at 251m this Mount Wondabyne offers 360′ views which are unique to mountains near Sydney as they are often obstructed. Located in the Brisbane Water National Park, this Mount …
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