13 fantastic day trips & weekend getaways from Sydney

brooke brisbineJuly 29, 2019

From beach bums and bushwalkers to foodies and history buffs, Sydney is a lively, sparkling metropolis with a seemingly infinite number of activities for every ...

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Multi-day trekking in Sydney’s Blue Mountains: Everything you need to know about hiking the Six Foot Track

brooke brisbineApril 26, 2019

Spanning 45km of the Blue Mountains National Park from Jenolan Caves to Katoomba, the Six Foot Track was constructed in 1884 as a horse route between the two c...

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Six Foot Track (day 3): Cox River to Explorers Tree

brooke brisbineApril 26, 2019

The third and final day of our Six Foot Track adventures takes us through misty Megalong Valley and the lush rainforests leading up to Explorers Tree in Katoom...

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Six Foot Track (day 2): Black Range to Cox River

brooke brisbineApril 25, 2019

Our second day on the trail, although not terribly scenic in and of itself, proves to be our most eventful day yet as we travel 24km between Black Range and Co...

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Six Foot Track (day 1): Jenolan Caves to Black Range

brooke brisbineApril 24, 2019

This Easter Long Weekend (or at least after spending Friday working on my thesis for about 14 uninterrupted hours), I decided to get outdoors, clear my head, a...

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What to do in Tasmania: 30 amazing adventures on Australia’s island state

brooke brisbineMarch 24, 2019

For lovers of both sub-alpine and coastal bushwalking, amazing local food and wines, secluded beaches, and charming cities, Tassie really does have it all. This...

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A complete guide to hiking Tasmania’s Three Capes Track

brooke brisbineFebruary 15, 2019

Tasmania's newest and most innovative walk, the Three Capes Track seeks to take hikers on a journey, seamlessly infusing unrivalled comfort and context into the...

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Three Capes Track (day 4): Retakunna to Fortescue Bay via Cape Huay

brooke brisbineFebruary 4, 2019

Winding along a pleasantly shaded forest trail before emerging once more onto the dramatic sea cliffs, our fourth and final day of the Three Capes Track certain...

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Three Capes Track (day 3): Munro to Retakunna via Cape Pillar

brooke brisbineFebruary 3, 2019

Leading out to the end of Cape Pillar for unparalleled views of Tasman Island and the dramatic dolerite coastline, our third day on the Three Capes Track has us...

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Three Capes Track (day 2): Surveyors to Munro via Arthur’s Peak

brooke brisbineFebruary 2, 2019

After a relaxed first day on the Three Capes Track, we are all eager for what promises to be another spectacularly scenic walk up and over Arthur's Peak, throug...

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Three Capes Track (day 1): Denmans Cove to Surveyors

brooke brisbineFebruary 1, 2019

Our first day on Tasmania's newest (and, dare I say, most breathtaking!) multi-day hike begins in the early afternoon with a scenic cruise along the capes and a...

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Pirates Bay & Eaglehawk Neck: Driving the Tasman Peninsula

brooke brisbineJanuary 30, 2019

Easily enjoyed as a day trip from Hobart or a series of interesting stops on the way to Port Arthur Historic Site, the Tasman Peninsula is one of the state’s m...

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Cape Queen Elizabeth: Discovering the incredible Bruny Island Arch

brooke brisbineJanuary 29, 2019

Wind-whipped and delicately chiseled over thousands of years into intriguing geometric patterns, the layered cliffs and jagged rocks at Miles Beach were eventua...

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Top 5 most beautiful spots to explore in Tasmania’s Bay of Fires

brooke brisbineJanuary 26, 2019

Widely regarded as one of Australia's most awe-inspiring landscapes, the Bay of Fires occupies a 50km stretch of Tasmania's east coast, enticing visitors with d...

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Wineglass Bay: Hiking the Hazards Circuit in Freycinet National Park

brooke brisbineJanuary 24, 2019

Hundreds of people walk up to Wineglass Bay Lookout every day to see Tasmania's most beautiful beach from above, but surprisingly few people continue onwards to...

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