Waterfall Springs Retreat & Wildlife Sanctuary is a romantic luxury escape and a sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitating wallabies and kangaroos. Located an hour and a half from Sydney in the Central Coast, about 30 minutes from Gosford, lies this beautiful adults only relaxing retreat. Set in Kulnura, it offers luxury boutique styled accommodation with barbecue facilities, a garden, a pool and a shared lounge. Waterfall Springs Retreat and Wildlife Sanctuary is nestled amongst 33 acres of serene and quintessentially Australian bushland and the property’s name is derived from the four waterfalls that are on the bush track surrounding it. The retreat can host up to four couples at a time. Aside from the glamping tent they property has two suites and one apartment. Each suite opens up to the outdoors with garden views from the freestanding bathtubs big enough for two and has a gas fire to add to the cosy atmosphere. A gas log fire place in every suite only adds to the ambience of each room. The bedding and linen is of the highest quality and so comfortable. I had the best nights sleep since leaving the Irish countryside several years ago. The only think…
South Australia is the perfect place for a road trip and the most underrated state in my opinion. From the stunning coastline of the Eyre Peninsula’s, multiple award winning wine regions, the wildlife of Kangaroo Island, and the red hues of the South Australia outback, the diversity on offer in this state is second to none. The state is known as the rock pool state and I will show you why later in this blog. It is a huge state with a lot of it being outback, you could spend weeks travelling around and discovering hidden beaches, national parks and heading off road. We only had ten days to explore this state and squeeze in the top sights to see in South Australia. HOW LONG TO GO FOR? You could spend a few months as I said travelling around and exploring the coast line, inland and the outback. A month is a decent amount of time and most travellers would get to see the majority of the state. You can break it up into two one week holidays exploring different areas or jam pack the highlights (in our opinion) in 10 days. CAMPER VAN OR CAR? You can see…
Kangaroo Island is the modern day Noah’s Arc located off the south east coast of South Australia. It is one of the world’s greatest nature destinations abundant with wildlife, native bushland and marine life. The island has 509 km of coastline and is 155km from East to West. You definitely need longer than you think. The island os much bigger than expected and some of the roads unsealed which slows down travel time. It is not advisable to drive at night, dusk or dawn due to the high numbers of wildlife. Driving through the island you will see a lot of road kill which is so sad so please respect the animals habitat and don’t drive at night. There is a lot to see on this amazing island and there are not enough adjectives to describe just how magical it is. HOW TO GET THERE By sea: The ferry leaves from Cape Jervis, about a 2 hour drive south of Adelaide. Kangaroo Island SeaLink’s vehicle and passenger ferry service operates daily (except Christmas Day) between Cape Jervis and Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island. The ferry takes just 45 minutes and you can bring your…
Western Australia is an enormous land mass, bigger than any European country and if it was its own country, it would be the 10th largest in the world. The sheer size of the state and long stretches without anything at all except desert for hundreds of miles, may put some travellers off visiting it. But don’t let the mammoth drives discourage you from visiting this beautiful area as you will be handsomely rewarded with beautiful vineyards and artisan food down south, pristine beaches with no-one in sight for miles along WA’s 12,500 km of coastline, red desert meeting the glistening blue sea, unforgettable sunsets, gorges and waterfalls in the National Parks and an abundance of marine life in the Indian Ocean. WA has a carefree spirit about it that’s free from the baggage and busyness of the east coast. It is also rich in Aboriginal culture that is far more apparent than any other part of Australia. You could spend months travelling up the coast and inland to explore the outback but we managed to fit what are considered the highlights of WA into a month long trip. The best way…
Byron Bay, located on the north east of NSW is the epitany of chill and laid back. It is well known for it hippy vibes, surfing paradise, boho boutiques, vegan cafes and a place where shoes are optional. Byron manages to combine the carefree finesse of the 60’s with modern day cool. There is something for everyone here from joining the local surfers at the legendary breaks or disappear into the hinterland in search of quaint towns and artesian food. Byron stole my heart on my first visit, I loved it so much so I booked to return a month later before I had even left. The minute you arrive you are hit with holiday feels and a sense of calm. Byron has been THE place for Sydneysiders to visit when interstate and international travel was off the cards so it has become a lot busier in recent times but despite the extra traffic, it has retained it’s charming small town feel. There is so much to do here, you won’t be short of activities to keep you busy. But it’s also a perfect place to chill, enjoy great food and do nothing…
Escaping to nature, detoxing from our hectic, digital lifestyles and discovering nature whilst staying in comfort is what Tiny Away is all about. Sometimes all we want is a getaway, and a true break from all the distractions, hustle and busyness of our general lives. Tiny Away was a perfect way to spend quality time together with nothing to do bar enjoy nature, cook and listen to the birds chirping, without the interference of the sound of others or traffic. The Tiny Away we stayed in was located just a five minute drive outside of Berry, a very quaint town in Shoalhaven region of the New South Wales. It’s a perfect location for a quick night away from Sydney being only a 2 hour drive south of the city and a ten minute drive to Seven Mile Beach National Park. True Colours Tiny House The tiny house we stayed in was called True Colours, located on 5 acres and surrounded with animals such as horses, dogs, chickens, and a cat, a veggie garden, and fruit trees. The property is an equine assisted therapy centre. We were honoured to be the first guests to stay in this gorgeous home…
The North and Central Coast of New South Wales is beautiful with so many gorgeous, empty beaches that go on for miles (literally, one of them 31 km long), rainforest, pristine National Parks, mountains and dotted with cute, quaint seaside towns. I took a road trip up the coast, North of Sydney and finishing up in Byron Bay. I wasn’t sure what to expect although I had heard of the beautiful expansive beaches and quieter towns where people are friendlier and things move at a less hectic pace. I would highly recommend a road trip up the coast, stopping to explore the beaches, National Parks, sunrises, hikes and quaint cafes. Central Coast Long Jetty Named appropriately for its three extremely long jetties, this once sleepy town has been dubbed the “Newtown fo the Central Coast” and has been gaining attention and fast becoming the Central Coasts hippest destination. With plenty of cool eateries, unique boho boutiques, sleek bars and pretty jetties, it is perfect for a lunch stop off or a day out from Sydney. Things to do: Enjoy a walk along the jetties and the Foreshore walk. They are even more beautiful at sunset. 2…