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RE: Long weekend - Beach near Sydney

by Harry_Ramsden 16 May 2012

Define near. - If near means "within an hour" you are saying you want to stay at a beach actually in Sydney. Just about all of these are…
RE: Traveling solo thru Australia! looking for a specific place! help needed!

by andybox 05 February 2012

Port Stephens is the place. There are a smattering of hostels, beautiful beaches, surrounded by national park, and decent public transport…
RE: Traveling solo thru Australia! looking for a specific place! help needed!

by ranjon 03 February 2012

You're going to find that your choices will be somewhat limited to a place like Byron Bay which as Libby says isn't too close to Sydney…
RE: Help!!

by quickwalker 02 September 2011

I have been to Sydney before. My experience tells me that it's safe and easy for a single female to travel. No need to scare. Here are…
RE: help planning a 12 days trip

by quickwalker 26 August 2011

Some suggestions on Sydney. [11 Interesting Places in Sydney|http://trifter.com/asia-pacific/australia/australia-travel-guides-11-intere…
Re: Sydney - 3-4 day break out of the City with little kids

by LaurieNYC 14 August 2011

Hi - You can see my blog here for fun things we've done in the city with a 3 and 5 yr old. Sorry, can't help you too much outside of…
RE: Sydney - 3-4 day break out of the City with little kids

by ranjon 13 August 2011

Port Stephens and some sand dune sliding about might suit the 4 YO and camel rides there too. On the way you could do the Postman Boat…
RE: Australia itinerary advice

by quickwalker 10 August 2011

Suggest you check with the airline company see if you are allowed to leave at Melbourne and without additional charges. Sydney has many…
RE: free camping / where to camp between Brisbane and Sydney

by ranjon 07 August 2011

As Groo indicates, there are plenty of roadside places about and getting off the main highway to smaller towns you'll likely find many…
RE: Brisbane to Sydney - unmissables along the way?

by empressnasigoreng 05 August 2011

We saw dolphins off the coast at Crowdy Bay. that is a beautiful spot closer to Sydney. You can stay in Harrington which is also lovely.…
RE: Our Australia trip

by ranjon 29 July 2011

Though it could be plenty for some, like all trips you can always do with more time or have to plan well and prioritise what you will…
RE: Traveling Australia for 6weeks

by Ozziegiraffe 22 July 2011

Newcastle is not on the main road north, and most people travelling Sydney to Brisbane would bypass it, and head either to Port Stephens…
RE: Sydney activities

by bbsmum 19 July 2011

Thank you everyone. I should explain that after a week in Sydney we pick up a car and tour up the coast towards Brisbane, stopping at…
RE: Sydney activities

by ranjon 19 July 2011

You may get some ideas from http://www.sydney100.com/ and make the Rocks area one of your first destinations, great place for a bit of…
RE: Sydney to Brisbane

by bbsmum 16 July 2011

Thanks everyone! I have now created a rough schedule as follows: Day 1 Sydney to Port Stephens - stay overnight Day 2 Spend morning at…
RE: Sydney to Brisbane

by bude 07 July 2011

Some car rental companies (such as Avis) allow you to travel on all formed roads, which includes unsealed roads - others specify sealed…
RE: Newcastle

by ranjon 25 June 2011

" Have passed through the town " Having passed through, you ought to have found it is a bit more sizable than a town but your vibes are…
RE: Somewhere nice near Sydney in the bleak mid-winter.

by JazzyBabe 20 June 2011

Nowhere within a few hours of Sydney is going to be warm in the middle of winter. Plenty of nice seaside towns to the north but it won't…
RE: Somewhere nice near Sydney in the bleak mid-winter.

by ranjon 20 June 2011

Catch a train to Newcastle and then a bus out to Port Stephens will be about the best you can hope for, some nice sheltered beaches about,…
RE: Sydney, Solo & Weekend trip advice

by skippyj 17 June 2011

A weekend up at Port Stephens is nice and if you feel inclined go on a whale watching cruise from there.
Weather

by jomeo 09 May 2011

Hi, I'm travelling to Australia for the first time in a couple of weeks and have no idea what sort of clothes to take with me. Any advice…
RE: Family Trip Down Under

by guestfamilytravels 18 February 2011

We've been to Brisbane & Sydney but not to Melbourne yet. Brisbane is lovely - The South bank has "the streets beach" - a man made lagoon…
RE: Somewhere to visit in NSW over Easter long weekend

by lovlee 17 February 2011

If you're driving up north, Forster is a pretty nice place to visit. You can visit the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens on the way. In sayin…
Re: New to australia!

by billyaztec 19 January 2011

Head north up the F3 freeway from Sydney. In less than 2 hours you will be in Newcastle. Great people, entertainment precincts, affordable…
RE: Good places to stop on Greyhound route between Byron Bay and Sydney

by Mister0nara 05 January 2011

I wouldn't stop at Coffs or Pt Macquarie unless you have to Both are just large suburban developments by the beach - the former full…