10 travel moments that restored our faith in humanity. Stories of kindness from life on the road.
All my friends are buying houses and having babies, yet I'm about to embark on my fourth big trip travelling. Here's how it feels to give it all up again to travel in your thirties.
All the best walks in Sydney you can do easily by public transport. Some of the journeys are a means to and end, but some are so scenic they actually add to the adventure! We’re not including any journeys which are arduous and require changing modes of transport, we’re keeping it to manageable routes, but oftentimes you will have to walk a short distance to reach the trailhead.
If you’re a fan of escaping the crowds, head for the Couranga Track in Royal National Park. This beautiful forest walk offers the chance to wander through stunning rainforest in peace and tranquility. It also links up with another of our favourite walks in the park. Here’s what to expect from the trail.
If you’re looking for a really easy bushwalk that still feels like you’ve got away into nature, then the Warriewood Wetlands and Jim Revitt Walk is a great choice. The trail is flat and well maintained and passes through some beautiful forest and wetland areas, with lots of birdlife. You can even stop for a paddle at the small waterfall. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk.
The Old Great North Road (Convict Trail) is a truly unique walk in New South Wales. It takes you through the history of the construction of the road between Sydney and the Hunter Valley, which was built by convicts in the 1830s. The trail is brought to life with signs and stories along the way. We’ll tell you all about the trail and tips to make the most of this really fascinating walk.
If you’re looking for an easy walk in Ku-ring-gai National Park that still has great views, the Bairne Track is a great choice. It’s especially lovely in the spring with lots of wildflowers, and there is great chance of seeing wallabies year round. We’ll tell you exactly what to expect on the trail.
The Mount Ku-ring-gai to Berowra walk is one of our favourite station to station walks in Sydney. It’s a fantastic bush walk with lots of variety from vegetation that feels wild and jungly to gorgeous creek views and one of the area’s best lookouts. We’re sharing how hard the track is, what the terrain is like and everything else you need to know about the trail.
The Basin and Mackerel circuit walk is one of our favourites in Ku-ring-gai. With stunning bushland, spectacular views, several calm water beaches and lots of wild wallabies, it’s a hard one to beat. We’ll tell you exactly how to do this walk, as it is not signposted as a circuit, as well as how hard it is and everything else you need to know.
