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Alternative Sydney

Bondi Beach / North Bondi Cliffs

Some fresh ideas for spending time out in Sydney


Byron Bay - a town from another planet?

Best feet forward in Byron Bay (above); Taking in a perfect Byron Bay sunset (right); a dazzling performance at the East Coast Blues and Roots Festival (below); only the most literate come to the Byron Bay Writers' Festival (below right)

Visitors to Byron Bay, the most easterly town on the world's most easterly continent, sometimes wonder if they are still on planet earth.


Byron Bay Dreaming

Perfect surf breaks, world class food and a laidback lifestyle unlike anywhere else. It must be Byron.


Darling River Run

Darling River campsite at Kinchega / Outback mailbox

Never a dull moment on the long, dusty road which follows Australia’s largest river, even when the drought-stricken Darling is little more than a string of stagnant pools.


Dog Gone

You need a holiday - well, maybe Spot (or Fido or Tiddles) does too. Sheriden Rhodes takes a tour of some pet friendly places that have all earned a paw star rating!


Dolphin Coast - Sydney's Playground

Tourists come from as far away as Korea Japan and China to see blue nosed dolphins at Port Stephens on the coast, just north of Sydney.


Hunting down the Hunter

The wine cellar and tasting room at Robert's Restaurant, in the Hunter Valley

The Hunter Valley is Australia's first and still one of its best wine-growing regions.


Hunting for Variety

This article details the food and wine of the Hunter Valley and  also includes information on accommodation provided, local food and cuisine, and the wealth of things to do and see.


In the Footsteps of Harry Nanya

Les Taylor, of Harry Nanya Tours, plays didjeridu at the "Walls of China", in Lake Mungo National Park

Australia's legendary "Black Outlaw"


In the Mood for Love

Some getaways simply inspire romance.


Sand-sational

Whatever your inclination, there's a beach to suit your fancy. Sheriden Rhodes presents six of the best and what makes them sparkle.


Shellharbour's Golf Havens

Head south of Sydney for great games on two lovely golf courses outside Shellharbour.


Teeing off in the Hunter Valley

Evening tranquillity at the Hunter Valley Golf & Country Club

The tranquil wine region of the Hunter Valley, 160 km north of Sydney, has a trio of gourmet golf courses including a signature playground blueprinted by Greg Norman.


To Market, To Market

Pick up a unique item of clothing or headware.

Australia is home to some of the world's best country markets. From the grand dame of craft markets, to bustling farmers markets, Sheriden Rhodes takes a look.


Up, Up and Away

This article details hot-air ballooning in Australia, the facts and figures and safety issues, and  includes a breakout box on the history of ballooning.


Wal's Place

Wal's Place on the Monaro Tableland of New South Wales

Tableland retreat of an Australian artist still bears his unmistakeable imprint


 

 
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