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Jindabyne

View over Lake Jindabyne

Jindabyne is the gateway to the snowfields of the southern Kosciuszko National Park – Perisher, Charlotte’s Pass, Blue Cow, Smiggin Holes, Guthega and Thredbo.

We arrived in Jindabyne the week before the official opening of the 2011 ski season. In previous years we had passed through Jindabyne on the way to the snowfields without giving it much thought. However, after staying a few days we discovered that it is a very pleasant town.

At this time of year there is an influx of young people looking for jobs for the ski season. Everyone we come across is incredibly friendly, enthusiastic and helpful. (more…)

By Admin|2025-03-15T16:38:49+11:00July 6th, 2011|Categories: Australia, Jindabyne, New South Wales|0 Comments

Sydney to Broken Hill via the Murray River

Sydney – Goulburn – Crookwell – Cootamundra – Echuca – Swan Hill – Mildura – Wentworth – Broken Hill – Silverton – Dubbo – Sydney

An area of NSW that we didn’t know well was the Murray River and Broken Hill region so we did a driving trip along the Murray River, out to Broken Hill, returning to Sydney via Dubbo.

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By Admin|2025-03-18T17:00:15+11:00July 1st, 2011|Categories: Australia, Broken Hill, Echuca, New South Wales, Silverton, Sydney to Broken Hill via the Murray River, Victoria, Wentworth|0 Comments

Day Trip from Sydney to Wollongong via Royal National Park and the Seacliff Bridge

One of our favourite day trips from Sydney is the drive south via the Royal National Park, through the towns of Stanwell Park, Austinmer and Thirroul to North Wollongong. A highlight of the trip is the Sea Cliff Bridge and the spectacular coastal views.

Leaving Sydney we drive out past the airport, following the signs to Rockdale/Wollongong. Just beyond the airport, there are good views over Botany Bay from along the Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands. The foreshore of Botany Bay has been landscaped in recent years to provide a walking/cycling track and grassed areas for picnicking.

Royal National Park
Once through the southern suburbs of Sydney take the turnoff to the Royal National Park. Established in 1879, it is Australia’s oldest national park and covers an area of 132 sq kms. The Royal National Park was the second national park to be established in the world, after Yellowstone in USA.

The Royal National Park is the beginning of what is known as the Grand Pacific Drive – from Sydney to Wollongong and beyond.

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By Admin|2025-03-18T16:56:59+11:00July 1st, 2011|Categories: Australia, New South Wales, Wollongong|0 Comments

Jervis Bay – Weekend Trip from Sydney

Sydney – Kiama – Gerringong – Gerroa – Berry – Huskisson – Kangaroo Valley – Burrawang – Bowral – Sydney

We left Sydney on a Saturday morning, hoping to stay a night in Huskisson. The plan was to explore the coast between Sydney and Jervis Bay over the next two days. It was what we call in our family ‘a flash tour’ – touching on many places in a short time, with a view to going back to where we liked the best.

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By Admin|2025-03-15T16:30:01+11:00June 2nd, 2011|Categories: Australia, Huskisson, Jervis Bay, New South Wales|1 Comment

Knysna

Photos of Knysna

Knysna is one of the prettiest places you will visit in South Africa. Located approximately five hours drive from Cape Town, Knysna is on the Garden Route, about half way between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. The closest airport is George.

Knysna is set on a beautiful lagoon with the sea on one side and the mountains on the other.

We are regular travellers to Knysna and stay with family in Belvidere, just outside of Knysna, but there are plenty of wonderful places to stay in and around Knysna. We would recommend bed & breakfast accommodation and there are lots of good quality places to choose from. Leisure Island is a pretty place to stay. On the Heads you will have spectacular views over Knysna or on Thesen Island or the Waterfront you are quite close to town. If you want to stay at Belvidere have a look at Belvidere Manor and cottages.

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By Admin|2018-08-27T15:41:07+10:00June 2nd, 2011|Categories: Knysna, South Africa|0 Comments

Venice, Italy

Visiting Venice is like visiting a living museum. Its beautiful setting, its abundance of artworks and architecture and its maze of streets and canals make it a unique experience.

We arrived by train into Santa Lucia station and were able to change money, buy a snack and get a map from the Tourist Information Office – all within the station building. Going out the main doors and down the steps took us to a large pedestrian area – to the beginning of the Grand Canal – the main thoroughfare of Venice.

From the station we took a Vaporetto (water bus) towards the San Zaccaria stop, just near St Marks Square. This trip down the Grand Canal was a wonderful introduction to Venice. (more…)

By Admin|2025-03-18T15:04:34+11:00January 31st, 2010|Categories: Europe, Italy|1 Comment

Golden Pass Line from Montreux to Lucerne, Switzerland

A Train Journey on the Golden Pass Line: Montreux to Lucerne

After a short stay in Paris we wanted to make our way across to Venice via Switzerland and enjoy the scenery along the way.

Our ‘accommodation guru’ came up with a great plan. We would travel by train from Paris to Montreux (on Lake Geneva) then take the Golden Pass Line through to Lucerne where we would spend two nights and one day, before continuing by train onto Venice.

The Golden Pass Line is a spectacular rail trip with views of Swiss villages, rivers, lakes, forests and mountains. Because of the changes in rail gauge along the route, the Golden Pass Line involves taking three different trains.

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By Admin|2025-03-18T15:28:03+11:00January 31st, 2010|Categories: Europe, Switzerland|0 Comments

Lucerne for One Day

In January 2010 we spent two nights and one day in Lucerne in mid-winter on our way between Paris and Venice.

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By Admin|2018-08-27T15:41:07+10:00January 28th, 2010|Categories: Europe, Switzerland|0 Comments

New York City in Winter

New York City

Winter is a good time to visit New York City. It is the quietest season when it is less crowded, there are no queues, hotel prices are reduced and the city looks beautiful when it snows.

We spent a week in New York City in January 2010. If travelling at that time of year, if possible we recommend arriving before 10 January so that you can see the Christmas lights throughout the city (on this trip we missed them but had loved seeing them on a previous visit).

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By Admin|2025-03-17T17:29:20+11:00January 12th, 2010|Categories: New York City, USA|0 Comments

Banff and Lake Louise, Canada

Banff

On a trip to the US in December 2009/January 2010 we decided to include a visit to Canada. First stop was one day in Vancouver and then four days in the Banff and Lake Louise area.

Some of our party were keen to ski so Banff was a good place to make our base. After a couple of weeks on the road, we were looking forward to five nights in the one place, the chance to rent self-catering accommodation and enjoy some home-cooked meals.

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By Admin|2025-03-18T12:58:02+11:00January 8th, 2010|Categories: Banff & Lake Louise, Canada|0 Comments