The Rocks is Sydney’s historic district full of quaint old sandstone buildings, Sydney’s oldest pubs and a fantastic harbour view – but while searching out history is one of the best things to do in The Rocks, it’s not all you’ll find there. Check out our local’s guide to 21 other fun things to do in The Rocks.
Why Hiring A Clearyak Kayak is a Goat Island Must-Do
Goat Island is a marine reserve about 85km north of Auckland. It’s also home to New Zealand’s first clear bottom kayaks known as a Clearyak. Watching fishies while getting some exercise sounded awesome so we hopped in the car for the short 70-minute ride from Auckland to Goat Island ready to paddle.
Don’t Miss the Putaruru Blue Spring, New Zealand – It’s Stunning
About a two and a half hour drive from Auckland on New Zealand’s North Island is the Putaruru Blue Spring. A pool and river so pretty it looks like a swimming pool for fairies. Here’s everything you need to know to discover it yourself including how to get from Auckland to the Blue Spring.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout – Amazing Views for $19
Every day hundreds of people pay a three-figure sum for the amazing experience of climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but, if your budget or stomach for heights, don’t stretch to that there’s a cheaper, less terrifying alternative, The Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout.
Surprises at San Kamphaeng Hot Springs, Chiang Mai
Looking for a fun day trip from Chiang Mai? Try San Kamphaeng Hot Springs. About 40km from the city you can soak your feet and boil eggs in the hot springs.
The Best Cheap Eats in Bangkok: Our Favourite Spots
There are a lot of cheap places to eat in Bangkok. Not all of them are good – but after visiting Bangkok so many times we’ve found a few that are.
Oh Hey WA – How to Find Perth’s Coolest Sights
If you’re considering the Oh Hey WA tour in Perth, but wondering if it’s the right tour for you we can help – without (hopefully) spoiling any surprises.. One of the (many) highlights of my recent trip was a walking tour of Perth by a lady called Adie at Oh Hey WA tours… we searched …
The Ghostly Secret of The Tea Cosy Cafe, Sydney
When the sight of balls of wool outside The Tea Cosy cafe in Sydney’s The Rocks drew me inside, I wasn’t expecting to write a haunted Sydney themed post – I was expecting to have a scone and maybe start myself a scarf, but once inside things took a spookier turn. Admittedly, when you first …
Did You Know There’s a David Bowie Mural in Sydney?
David Bowie lived in Sydney for a while and there’s a lot of Bowie sights you can visit in the city – including a David Bowie mural, some filming locations – and his favourite pub!
I Cooked with Poo in Bangkok!…And You Should Too
Cooking With Poo might be the Bangkok cooking course with the strangest name – but it also has a very serious aim. Here’s why it should be the cooking course you choose in Bangkok.