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Up for a romantic getaway? We have listed the best luxury hotels in the Hunter Valley, based on facilities, location, price, reviews, and more.
If you’re a lover of fine wine, beautiful natural scenery, rolling hills, and exquisite fine dining, a long weekend in the Hunter Valley is not going to disappoint. The best part? It’s only a short drive from Sydney.
With so many things to see and do in Jervis Bay, it’s no wonder Sydney-siders love travelling to the South Coast each year for a short holiday break.
While there are many hotels to choose from in the area, Jervis Bay is also home to a great variety of camping sites and caravan parks.
We have listed the top 15 things to do in Jervis Bay and surrounds, from scenic coastal tracks and lookouts to historic lighthouses and unique rock formations.
The name Jervis Bay refers to a village as well as to a large oceanic bay on the South Coast of New South Wales. It has long been one of the most popular holiday destinations for Sydney-siders, with lots of beautiful beaches and national parks nearby to explore.
Mount Kaputar National Park is located in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, and is characterised by a dramatic volcanic landscape of steep ridges, narrow valleys, and unique rock formations.
The centrepiece of this beautiful national park is Mount Kaputar, a mountain that was once part of an active volcano, with an elevation of 1,500 metres above sea level.
We have listed the top 10 things to do in Narrabri and surrounds, from scenic walking tracks and lookouts to educational museums and unique sights.
Narrabri is a small town in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, located approximately 550 km northwest of Sydney. Surrounded by various national parks, the town is the perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts.
Crystal Shower Falls is a scenic rainforest waterfall, located in Dorrigo National Park, an hour away from Coffs Harbour and 580 kilometres north of Sydney.
The fun and exciting Wonga Walk, starting from the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, passes this very pretty waterfall.
Situated at the border between Queensland and New South Wales, Point Danger is home to the Captain Cook Memorial, a large lighthouse, in addition to a short coastal walking track that commemorates ships and lives lost during WWII.
Spend a half day in Point Danger and learn more about Australia’s history, while enjoying some of the best ocean views on the east coast.
Minyon Falls is a stunning plunge waterfall that drops more than 100 metres into a deep gorge, located in Nightcap National Park not too far away from Byron Bay.
A beautiful 7.5 km loop walk through subtropical rainforest brings visitors to a natural swimming hole at the base of the waterfall, although you don’t have to do the full loop to reach the base.
Federal Falls is a stunning waterfall in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area near the city of Orange in the Central Tablelands region.
A moderately challenging circuit walking track, starting from the Federal Falls Campground, leads to the base of this waterfall, with scenic bushland to explore along the way.
We have listed the 15 best things to do in Orange and its surrounds, from walking tracks and lookouts to wineries and waterfalls.
Orange is a town in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, located 250 km west of Sydney. The city and surrounding area are characterised by rolling hills, large vineyards, heritage buildings and national parks.