Quick Trips
Even though we all love a good long holiday, sometimes we can only fit in a quick trip in every now and again. We’ve found some great places within a few hours of major cities around Australia that you can duck off to for a quiet weekend away.
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OrangeLocation: Orange Sydney New South WalesOrange is located about 3 ½ hours from Sydney.Surprisingly, Orange isn’t named after the citrus (in fact, apples are the name of the game here), but in honour of the Prince of Orange, who later became the King of Holland. | More
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CamdenLocation: Camden Camden SydneyJust over an hourCamdenhas the small country town feel with the added bonus of being about an hours drive from Sydney. There’s plenty of history in Camden to explore as Camden was the birthplace of the wool, wine and wheat industries. | More
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BowralLocation: Bowral Bowral Sydney New South Wales1.5hr drive from SydneyA long-time destination for holidaying Sydneysiders – in fact, it has been since the 1860s when wealthy families built grand English-style country homes to escape from the city. These days, the town is still an ideal getaway. | More
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Port Stephens, NSWLocation: Port Stephens Port Stephens Sydney New South WalesApprox 3 hoursWith miles of gorgeous white beaches, it’s no wonder whales and dolphins flock to the Port Stephens idyllic coastline. There are plenty of water activities around Port Stephens, from boat cruises to fishing. Landlubbers don’t have to... | More
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Illawarra RegionLocation: Illawarra Region Wollongong Sydney New South WalesThe beautiful Grand Pacific Drive winds its way down through the Illawarra region, just two hours south of Sydney. A stop at the 665m Sea Cliff Bridge is ideal to take in the beautiful coastal views and beyond. Thereís a... | More
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HawkesburyLocation: Hawkesbury River Hawkesbury River, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase Sydney New South Wales1hrSurrounded by national parks and just a short trip from Sydney, the Hawkesbury has rare Australian flora and fauna, as well as plenty of walks, bike rides and roads to explore the rich aboriginal and convict history of the area. From... | More