Category Archives: New South Wales

Return to Sydney

Posted on May 3, 2018 by kenwehner

27 – 28 April 2018 The perfect way to end our trip to the Blue Mountains was a day in Sydney. We had such a good time here over the holidays, we were excited to visit again. Sydney is a … Continue reading →

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Bathurst – The Daytona of Australia

Posted on May 2, 2018 by kenwehner

25 April 2018 In our effort to absorb Aussie sport my son and I were immediately interested in Supercars, Australia’s premier auto racing series. Having come from North Carolina, the birthplace of NASCAR, stock car racing is one of our … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains NP – Blackheath

Posted on May 1, 2018 by kenwehner

23 – 26 April 2018 The Village of Blackheath is the entrance to several nice hikes and lookouts. The star of the day was a 6.3 km, 2 hour hike of the Grand Canyon Loop Track. The trail is rated … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains NP – Katoomba

Posted on April 30, 2018 by kenwehner

23 – 26 April 2018 Three Sisters Katoomba is the Blue Mountains’ center of tourism and your best option for food and supplies. We spent the majority of two days there along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. The first day … Continue reading →

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Blue Mountains NP – Wentworth Falls

Posted on April 29, 2018 by kenwehner

23 – 26 April 2018 If you Google Australia’s top attractions, Blue Mountains National Park is likely to make the list. The Blue Mountains are west of Sydney and easily accessed from Australia’s largest city making them a popular tourist … Continue reading →

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Princes Highway – Part 2

Posted on January 13, 2018 by kenwehner

5 & 6 January 2018 After a slow-paced first day on the Princes Highway, it was time to make some distance. We drove from Nowra to Bairnsdale. Despite spending most of the day in the car, we found a few … Continue reading →

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Princes Highway – Part 1

Posted on January 12, 2018 by kenwehner

4 January 2018 With a successful 3 week visit of Sydney in our rearview mirror, it was time to embark on our trip to Melbourne. The shortest route from Sydney to Melbourne is the Hume Highway, but where’s the fun … Continue reading →

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Sydney: Opera House – Part 2

Posted on January 8, 2018 by kenwehner

25 December 2017 – 3 January 2018 The Opera House is an intriguing form. Here are a few more from the second half of our Sydney visit including a tour of the inside.  

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Sydney: Inner Sydney – Part 3

Posted on January 7, 2018 by kenwehner

17 December 2017 – 3 January 2018 Here are some random pictures from Sydney’s central business district.

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Sydney: Inner Sydney – Part 2

Posted on January 7, 2018 by kenwehner

17 December 2017 – 3 January 2018 Sydney has several major parklands that were established early in the City’s planning. Hyde Park – 40 acre public parkland, oldest in Australia. Named after London’s Hyde Park. Royal Botanical Gardens – 74 … Continue reading →

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