When I was invited onto the Riverboat Postman for a day out recently, I was expecting a gentle float along the Hawkesbury River watching pretty boats float past, maybe the odd sea eagle to coo at. I wasn’t expecting tales of prison breaks, spooky abandoned buildings and shipwrecks….
Sydney and NSW
20 Fun & Unusual Things to Do in Manly, Sydney
The city of Manly, a short ferry ride from the Sydney CBD, is best known for it’s long sandy beach – but, going to see the sea is not the only reason to visit Manly – here’s 20 more fun and unusual things to do in Manly, Sydney. 1. Find the Manly Wormhole It’s got …
How to Get To the Manly Wormhole
The Manly Wormhole is a pretty rock formation close to the Sydney suburb of Manly, but, if you don’t have the right directions you’ll never find it. Here’s what you need to know…
Why is This Amazing Painted House in Surry Hills, Sydney? We Wondered Too
Pink, blue, red, yellow and covered with paintings of giant people playing instruments, you definitely can’t miss this building on the edge of Surry Hills in Sydney, But if you’ve ever ridden the Light Rail between the Surry Hills and Moore Park stops, or walked/driven up South Dowling Street and wondered why there’s a huge multi-coloured house just sitting there, here’s the story.
Marulan: The Best Stop on the Sydney to Canberra Drive
Marulan is a small town roughly half way between Sydney and Canberra – but, with cute houses and a cool back story, you’re definitely going to want to check it out…
How Scary are the Q Station Ghost Tours, Sydney?
Q Station in Manly used to be the holding place for immigrants coming to Sydney – and many people died here. No wonder they run a ghost tour – but, how scary is it? We found out…
20 Fun & Unusual Things to do in Newcastle, NSW
Newcastle, NSW is located about a two-hour drive from Sydney. It’s most famous for attractions like Nobby’s Beach Lighthouse, the Art Deco Ocean Baths and the interactive Newcastle Museum – but there’s also some less well-known fun and unusual things to do in Newcastle – and as ever, we went to find them on our recent trip.
The Best Place to Swim With Dolphins Near Sydney
Did you know that dolphins are attracted to people singing? Neither did I until I got chatting to my friend and journalist Niki Waldegrave about her experience swimming with dolphins in Nelson Bay about two and a half hours drive from Sydney. Thankfully she was so thrilled with her day out with the pointy-nosed ones and Dolphin Swim Australia she said she’d write it about it for me…so, here goes.
So Cool! The Unique Tin City, Stockton Beach, NSW.
Tin City is a fantastically quirky set of tiny shacks right in the middle of Stockton Beach near Newcastle, NSW. Why are they there? That depends who you ask…
18 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Woolloomooloo, Sydney
It’s the most fun suburb in Sydney to say, and, while it might not be on the list of the top ten things to do in Sydney – with its local vibe, pretty waterfront setting and iconic pie shop, if you’re looking to explore a bit more of Sydney on your trip, you might want …