Wollongong, located 90 minutes’ drive south of Sydney, is a great place for a getaway if you’re looking for beautiful beaches, unusual adventures, and an adrenaline rush or two. Here’s how to spend a weekend in the city – from a beach with an Olympic-sized saltwater pool, to a Buddhist temple where you can take a meditation course, to a hair-raising helicopter ride over the … [Read more...] about How To Spend a Weekend in Wollongong
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How to Road Trip from Sydney to Wollongong
The direct route from Sydney to Wollongong is around 85 kilometres long and takes about 90 minutes. It’s an easy drive, if you’re keen to head straight to Wollongong for a weekender. However, for a more interesting adventure, turn your next journey from Sydney to Wollongong into a road trip. There are loads of reasons to stop along the way – from the … [Read more...] about How to Road Trip from Sydney to Wollongong
3 unmissable road trips from Wollongong
Wollongong – known to locals as the ‘Gong – is a large, laidback coastal town 90 minutes’ drive south of Sydney. With 17 beaches, a spectacular escarpment as its backdrop, friendly cafes and colourful art studios, it’s an ideal spot for a weekend escape. But, if you’ve extra days up your sleeve, or you’re looking for new adventures, then consider taking a road trip or two … [Read more...] about 3 unmissable road trips from Wollongong
The best road trips for the Christmas season
Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year, and summer in Australia is a glorious time to explore with any number of Christmas road trips. Time off from the daily grind, weeks spent with friends and family, hot summer days and balmy nights. Throw in a sunkissed glow, lazy afternoons on the beach and a few cold bevvies and you’ve got the recipe for the perfect … [Read more...] about The best road trips for the Christmas season
The Grand Pacific Drive Itinerary
The name says it all. The Grand Pacific Drive is considered one of the most spectacular drives in Australia for good reason. What lies ahead are 240 kilometres of pure scenic views of coastline, rainforest, national park, historic villages and iconic marvels natural and man-made. Because we want you to have everything you need for a truly epic road trip along this incredible … [Read more...] about The Grand Pacific Drive Itinerary
5 Queen’s Birthday long weekend road-trips to start planning now
Your bags are packed, you’ve got your playlists ready, and you have three glorious days ahead of you to head off on an adventure down the open road... As Aussies, there are few things we love more than fun long weekend trips, and there’s no better way to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday weekend than with the classic road trip. If you’re looking for long weekend trip ideas, we’ve … [Read more...] about 5 Queen’s Birthday long weekend road-trips to start planning now
Where to road trip with kids this Easter long weekend
Easter weekend is just around the corner, and many families will take this fantastic opportunity to pack the car and head away for an unforgettable Easter long weekend road trip. Perhaps you might even be doing your part for fire and flood affected communities and filling an esky! If you’re still deciding on what to do for Easter 2022, here are a few tips for travelling with … [Read more...] about Where to road trip with kids this Easter long weekend
